considering parting with my H5 in favour of an Icon HP8.
seems a more flexible unit being otc.
dont suppose anyone has had both to compare?
seems a more flexible unit being otc.
dont suppose anyone has had both to compare?
Eufonika (Valve amps from Poland)
andrewchoppa
500+ Head-Fier
No but my eufonika h32m is otc from wieslaw andvits wonderful and plays beautifully with all my cans. Food for thought......
roderickvd
100+ Head-Fier
Also not a direct fan of the Icon HP8 when I look at it from a value-for-money perspective:
Point-to-point wiring is done OK but components aren't the boutique kind that I would want to see for that kind of money.
Have not tried the hybrid Eufonika yet, but its MOSFET output stage should be pretty great... if you'd consider a solid-state output stage.
Point-to-point wiring is done OK but components aren't the boutique kind that I would want to see for that kind of money.
Have not tried the hybrid Eufonika yet, but its MOSFET output stage should be pretty great... if you'd consider a solid-state output stage.
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i already have a great hybrid, the G1217 Project Ember.
it may be small but it packs a punch
it may be small but it packs a punch
LobalWarming
500+ Head-Fier
Or you could build your own Traffo-House for the H5. Much easier to build than I described.
You will be trading some immediacy and detail with the HP8 vs H5. And tube rolling flexibility. Probably best to keep the H5. And just add the HP8 to the collection. After all we're here to help you spend your money.
droptables
New Head-Fier
I have the h5 and the Cayin ha-3a. Both are amazing amps for different reasons and different headphones. Not the same amp as you are looking at but I wouldn’t disregard the h5. I think it competes with the Cayin. It all depends on what tubes you roll. IMO.
mvneufeld
100+ Head-Fier
I have an H5 Miflex for my ZMFs and was using a Garage1217 Solstice for my Hifiman Arya planars, but after building LobalWarming's Traffo-House I've retired the Solstice. The Ayra is stunningly good with the H5 + Traffo-House. Kinda wish someone else would build one and chime in here... They're cheap, and easy enough to make. 
JackarlTwo
100+ Head-Fier
Using an RCA 6SN7GTB (red letters) now and that made the sound even better. Great bass, warm and rich mid-range. What a great amp.
putting this up for sale , just a heads up before it goes on classifieds
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JackarlTwo
100+ Head-Fier
Today I'm rolling 6080 Mullard dated 1974 week 27 and Apos 6SN7 Select. Rich, lush mids, tighter bass and bigger soundstage. Very good combo imo.
Hello I have just ordered the H5KPCU model, I am new to tube amps, could you guys give me some recommendations for NOS (or modern) tubes that are good for music but not too expensive? My headphones are Beyer's DT990 PRO 250 ohm.
g0ldl10n
500+ Head-Fier
@LobalWarming has given recommendations many times - I feel like he is about to take time out to type out these messages again, lol.. I will link his previous posts for you in regards to this question/topic to save him some time!
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/eufonika-valve-amps-from-poland.909833/post-17840600
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/eufonika-valve-amps-from-poland.909833/post-17914729
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/eufonika-valve-amps-from-poland.909833/post-17852227
Thank you so much! Forgot to mention that I am from EU but I will take a look at these huge posts, there is a lot of information
LobalWarming
500+ Head-Fier
Thanks! I typed all that?! But what about the Twins, 6C5/6J5, L63, EC90, M8080, CV133, EC92?
Do you also know of some affordable tubes that are closer to my home country?Thanks! I typed all that?! But what about the Twins, 6C5/6J5, L63, EC90, M8080, CV133, EC92?
German, Russian, Polish or in EU overall? I am planning to listen on "stock" tubes for quite awhile but since I have zero tubes in my collection I wanted to get some affordable ones
I did see quite a few british ones I might get in your recommendations but shipping prices are a bit steep haha
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