Ultron 5 Well… If it’s just surge protector, I’d recommend separating the amp from the rest just because you don’t want to overload the circuit, but to be sure you might want to consult an electrician Whether SS or tube, you should give the amp its own dedicated plug as a best practice IMO.

Ultron 5 I do use one but it’s really a basic one as I have lots of computer HW in the same room so just making sure it’s filtering with all that electrical noise inducing HW in the same area, and it’s more about filtering than insuring against power sag or surges. I’ve had it hooked to a higher...

Ultron 5 Sorry did not mean to imply you must/should change out your DAC. As I mentioned your gear looks to be fine. Just wanted to throw out options for you to keep in mind. Early in this thread, there were posts with people using both the DACs you own, you can refer back on. If you so choose...

Been on a tube finding mission after a little hiatus from doing this, and will probably cut myself off after the final tubes I've sourced arrive mentioned in my previous post the Silver Plate Mazda made 12Au7W/6189's Still enjoying them but I came across these different than what I see others...

Betula Once again a great post, right on the mark, and very very similar to how I view this hobby. Appreciate your posts ALWAYS, and again Thank You for the kind words. Yes for tubes R2R DAC just seems to be the way to go for me,.. for now. I'm trying to see if moving up to the latest Holo...

Ultron 5 You have some very nice gear in your chain, and the right frame of mind/attitude that your opinion is the only one that matters to you! (great way to look at gear in this hobby, as the best judge is you) Much of the gear you have I have either looked at previously, or auditioned via...

Ultron 5 Easiest way to explain it, is it’s a way to personalize the sound. Tube rolling is a way to fine tune/adjust the sound to your liking. This is what I and others here commenting about tubes, are trying to do, and why we change (roll) tubes to find combinations we like and provide the...

Betula! Well said and could not AGREE with you MORE! Bravo!

Yanec Bravo - Nicely said Agree because in this hobby everyone hears differently and what is so great about this hobby of higher end audio, there is something (dap, dac, etc) for everyone that meets their needs, it just isn't always the same for any 2 individuals. That doesn't make either party...

I think I've finally found a set of 12AU7's that will give my stash of E80cc/6085's a run for the money Was able to find and successfully get a matched pair of Mazda 12AU7WA/6189 Silver (chrome) Plate Triple Mica's at a reasonable price. Probably because the ones I got are made by Mazda, but...

Andy Just following up Did reset the 2 settings to what you showed above. (I forgot I initially changed them to off since I needed to use the google store SW immediately and did not wait for the device to do its scan) After doing the complete "power off" via the switch on the back, and if left...

latte06 Your welcome Recently sold off my N8ii as it was just sitting after getting a N30LE, but it is still a great DAP No longer have access to my friends Triailli as he sold his IEM's off so can't give you my own impressions of the combo, but if memory serves me correctly it was a very nice...

Gggggas Less about the tube type, and more about the manufacture and sound you’re looking for to choose between the 6V6 model tubes. The “G” is the shoulder tube large coke bottle shape. The GT, GTA, and GTY are all the smaller straight sided tubes. Some think there is sound difference...

Betula Look forward to reading your thoughts once you get them in. I’ve found some Mazda manufactured 12AU7/6189 Triple Mica Silver Plates, another new nice find Triple Mica 12AU7 and a new set of 6085(E80CC) tubes and all are inbound. Will share once all burnt in and have a chance to really...

Djentbat Glad you like the pairing. Definitely one of my favorite power tubes and bring out the changes the preamp tube I swap in. Just a great blank canvas for the 12AU7/E80cc tube rolling I’ve been doing. Enjoy