Silver audiophile cables cost more than a thick silver necklace... 🤯

Very nice idea! I used something similar, but that looks better 😁

The cayin ha-3a is such a nice little amp.. Tried many tubes but this combo is killer: Mullard 6v6g stcc wd arrow and Mullard 12au7 10m

Thanks for the clarification. I just removed because of the power tubes, but found a workaround to put it with larger screws. For now: Mullard 6v6g stcc wd arrow and Mullard 12au7 10m

Is the faraday cage connected to ground? Anybody did see it internally? Thanks ☺️

Interesting. Which mullard did you choose? I am using Mullard 12au7 10m and the sound is just another league compared to any other 12au7 I've ever tried. I don't know how they would compare to e80cc's. I still can't understand how these tubes work in the circuit, given the v and amps. One last...

I am with you both, I found in this forum a few people who helped me a lot in my starting journey of tubes. And as you mentioned, I was also a SS amp guy, just for the feeling I didn't want to "lose" a sound I was loving from a set of tubes. This all started with the Feliks echo, where I was...

Ok, so it seems I got it right. Thank you very much! ☺️

I have a question guys/girls. I ended ultimately using auteur pads with my AO. But something I am not very confident with is that is the correct pad for left and right. With caldera, both stock and thick pads, the Closing stitched are near the cable connection. However with some other pads it's...

Try Mullard 12au7 10m with mullard 6v6g kt61 st shape or Mazda 6v6gt. Another amazing combo. If you want a cheaper option go for Mullard 6v6gt t shape with tungsram 12au7. The latest shouldn't be much more than 200$. The first option is my golden and I have spare for my entire life. Since I got...

I do have the auteur pads and they have become my favorite with ao. The universe are also very fun, but overall, the auteur give me a bit more soundstage, relaxed treable and yet very nice bass. I was in the same boat some time ago. Long story short. Yes, the caldera is much better for...

Didn't know the ha-3a could get e80cc. Don't they have higher gain and different plate resistance?

It's amazing. Didn't know we had little particles accelerators at home 🤯

I didn't know vacuum tubes could glow blue, so I asked ChatGPT.: Vacuum tubes glow blue due to a phenomenon called Cherenkov radiation. When high-speed electrons pass through a vacuum, they can exceed the speed of light in that medium, emitting blue light as a result. This effect is commonly...

You don't necessarily need aegis for good bass. Place good tubes in a well made amp and the thing can get veeery impressive. I agree that AO can surprise many with the right amp or tubes, but also data doesn't lie, and AC has greater subbass. I got the AO thinking uniquely in their expansive...

Any suggestions for ac stabilized cables? I've got a few. I'm wondering if getting a pure silver with single ended or getting another pure copper se too. Ty!

Perf. Added caldera suede and bokeh suede too. Thanks everyone ☺️

I asume caldera suedes and caldera suedes perf are the same? Because I just asked for an order upgrade and I wouldn't like to mess too much with support.

Hello everyone. I couldn't resist and went for the ac purpuratus. Sorry for not having done a proper research, but I am a bit short on time. So I have a question for pads. I currently ordered with: Installed Pads: Caldera Lambskin Thin, perforated Included Pads: Bokeh Hybrid, perforated I...

All sorted out. My mistake 🤣

So it's not a the stock mesh? How come it came with it installed?

I didn't hear the mm500 myself but I've been told they sound good, although the best of them is the build quality. I don't think atrium open is the most "clarity/detail" zmf headphone, but it definitely doesn't get short at it. It's a very musical headphone. Very easy to enjoy. I have the LCD-X...

I know it may looks overwhelming at the beginning. But I was in there a few months ago. And people from this forum helped me with useful information on the right direction and my curiosity did the rest. I am pretty sure you will also enjoy the journey of tubes. It's a part of history that makes...

Yes, these. They are lacking measurements of the actual tubes. Try to message them and ask about gain (Mu) and current of plates (mA). For instance, a listing for a Tungsram which is same type of tube provides: Ia1 Ia2 S1 S2 mA mA mA/V mA/V ECC82 11.0...

I usually get them on ebay. The version is pretty straight forward. These are e88cc Amperex bugle boy or e88cc Tungsram. You may also find them by 6922 Amperex Bugle boy or Tungsram. Obviously there are measurements and different types like o getter, d getter (more expensive ones for the bugle...