I bought it used, but I was told it has improvements from the v1, but before Justin switched to the 9-pin input. I'm using an adapter for the 12ax7. Ah, for some reason I thought the Bigger Ben was a pentode configuration. My mistake.

I'm using a Mogwai SE v1.5 (12ax7 + KT66) with Horning speakers and love it. No issues or problems and everything sounds natural and exciting. I've tried lots of different types and brands of tubes, and of the four or five different types of output tubes, I like the KT66 the best. I have...

Sorry, it's been a busy month. It is a Amperex 1961 Shortplate Bugleboy specifically. However, I did get some Phillips Miniwatt Redtip (hospital grade) tubes that I do like better, which have a richer and more refined sound without losing the detail. I also tried some other high-end tubes, but...

For those who are still or ever searching for the promised magic sound of high-end audio that is completely amazing, here are some of my ways of getting everything I can out of a system. I seem to be cursed with hearing every single 'flaw' in music playback and in every part of the frequency...

He told me he doesn't have sales because then people learn to just wait for the expected sale.

Everything was quick and honest. I highly recommend Stylish as a great seller.

I just sold my TT2, as there was no point in listening to it anymore since I got the Merason Frerot. It, with the matching linear power supply, costs just over what the Qutest does.

I just did some comparisons between using the XLR->RCA cables vs RCA->RCA cables between the Hugo and Ovation. The differences are quite significant, and I'd agree with Chord to the extent that I hear some distortion, which is disappointing. In that statement you posted, they don't describe...

I posted a review of the Kenzie Ovation over on the Summit-Fi board a few days ago because I thought it should have representation there: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/review-of-ampsandsound-kenzie-ovation-mogwai-se-ayon-ha-3-mkii-and-merason-fr%C3%A9rot-dac.962911/ With the right tubes, it...

While there are a few threads for AmpsAndSound amps in the Full-size Amps section of Head-Fi, I felt each of these components deserve to be represented here in Summit-Fi. In order to make more sense, I'll do this review in chronological order. And sorry up front if you feel I'm too verbose...

A question for you with amps that take the 6SL7 natively: Are there any other tubes besides the 6SL7 and it's direct equivalents that can be safely used without adapters? For example 6SN7 or 6BL7's or anything else? Thanks.

Great seller! Quick and willing to work with you on purchase and payment method.

Regarding frequency plots and EQ'ing. While I know little about interpreting plots compared to real-world listening, I find I am very sensitive to frequency imbalances. Since I got them, I kept hoping burn-in would let them 'open up' more -- thinking they needed some more air on top -- not...

If these are new headphones, you need to give them 200-300 hours of use to open up fully. But even then, they are definitely not bright headphones.

I received my camphor burls (with a medium-dark stain) and the upgraded copper cable three weeks ago, and just wanted to post my thoughts, as I believe my experience is a bit unique. And of course your experience will almost surely be different than mine. I'm using my PC to play CD-ripped and...

Has anyone here compared this to the Campfire Atlas? If so, what are the differences? Thanks.

I've tried contacting Effect directly a few days ago, but no response yet, so I'll ask my question here. I haven't see any way to specify a cable length on either the dealership websites or EA's website. Is there only one size for all?

All that gear? The TT2 is quite small, and the Off-Ramp is smaller. You can't even see them on my desk with all my monitors, keyboards, laptops, etc. But yeah, they don't care. I used to have a SinglePower Extreme and the MAD HD-250 prominantly on my desk for years. No one said a word...

Thoughts and impressions after a few weeks of use. I bought this with the intent to use at work, as I'm able to listen much more often at work than at home. And I wanted something with less harsh highs than what I was using. I have about 30,000 ripped and downloaded audio files on my Windows...

Ha! Just got that notice as well, and I placed my order on Friday.

I have a Campfire Atlas, and the Symbio W Peel's (Medium) sounded the best of a variety of tips I tried. Thankfully they were also the most comfortable! However, I got to wondering about the bore (sound tube) of the tips. It just comes straight out. Yet I knew sound propagates more naturally...

@jamato8, Could you please describe the sound compared to some of the SS outputs of your digital sources. I'm currently listening to my CA Atlas via the headphone jack of my Empirical modified Benchmark Dac1 -- which sounds better than my HD-250 tube amp. (The HD-250 sounded better with my...

Yeah, I have speakers that this could drive, but can't imagine not using my 45-based amps for that purpose.

Wish they had a headphone only version without the input selection, output selection, and speaker output -- overall much simpler wiring -- for ~$700 cheaper. :ksc75smile: It would seem like an easy option to build and offer. Just a wish.