I just installed some new tubes (well, new to me old tubes that came with the amp from the previous seller) and I noticed something on on power on.
I’m running a pair or NOS GE JAN 5670s with adapters for preamp (I bought those) and some Philips Heerlen taller tubes with different adapters in the other 8 slots.
On power on some of the Philips tubes flare up with orange color briefly like this:
That lasts less than a second, and then they go to their normal glow where only the tips of the rods are glowing
Is this something I need to worry about or is it normal some tubes will do that?
I’ve also noticed the new tubes run a lot cooler than the stock tubes. With the stock tubes I could hold my hand over the amp and feel the heat radiating out, or touch the casing over the transformer and it would feel warm.
With these tubes there’s virtually no heat radiating and the case over the transformer is cool.
I’ve also noticed the new tubes run a lot cooler than the stock tubes. With the stock tubes I could hold my hand over the amp and feel the heat radiating out, or touch the casing over the transformer and it would feel warm.
With these tubes there’s virtually no heat radiating and the case over the transformer is cool.
I tried the GE 5670s as preamp tubes for the stock 6N6P power tubes first, and I thought they did a good job of adding a little more bass and slam. Adding the Philips power tubes has really made the amp much more neutral, or at least much less warm/dark. That’s a big plus with the Verite Closed, maybe a step back for the Auteur.
I’m halfway tempted to buy another 8 GE 5670s and see how it sounds just running those in all slots. They’re pretty affordable at the moment.
I just installed some new tubes (well, new to me old tubes that came with the amp from the previous seller) and I noticed something on on power on.
I’m running a pair or NOS GE JAN 5670s with adapters for preamp (I bought those) and some Philips Heerlen taller tubes with different adapters in the other 8 slots.
On power on some of the Philips tubes flare up with orange color briefly like this:
That lasts less than a second, and then they go to their normal glow where only the tips of the rods are glowing
Is this something I need to worry about or is it normal some tubes will do that?
I switched out my SMSL SU-9 for a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 feeding the Folkvangr and it’s a major improvement, there’s some insane synergy there, just ridiculously wide soundstage and precise imaging, and I’m hearing all sorts of bits of songs I hadn’t before.
I also got my Focal Elexes back (well really Elears with Elex pads, but I believe it was determined the only difference between the two was the pads to begin with) (thanks @LuthierJeff for the prompt and affordable repair) and they have great Synergy with the FV.
I wasn’t sure if they would since they’re more of a mid-impedance rather than high-impedance can, but I’m really digging the pairing tonight.
I tried the GE 5670s as preamp tubes for the stock 6N6P power tubes first, and I thought they did a good job of adding a little more bass and slam. Adding the Philips power tubes has really made the amp much more neutral, or at least much less warm/dark. That’s a big plus with the Verite Closed, maybe a step back for the Auteur.
I’m halfway tempted to buy another 8 GE 5670s and see how it sounds just running those in all slots. They’re pretty affordable at the moment.
I switched out my SMSL SU-9 for a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 feeding the Folkvangr and it’s a major improvement, there’s some insane synergy there, just ridiculously wide soundstage and precise imaging, and I’m hearing all sorts of bits of songs I hadn’t before.
I also got my Focal Elexes back (well really Elears with Elex pads, but I believe it was determined the only difference between the two was the pads to begin with) (thanks @LuthierJeff for the prompt and affordable repair) and they have great Synergy with the FV.
I wasn’t sure if they would since they’re more of a mid-impedance rather than high-impedance can, but I’m really digging the pairing tonight.
I think your post has pushed me over the edge. I’ve been really happy with my BF2, but now I’ve started thinking a Yggy may be a cost effective way to improve my system.
Admittedly, I’m talking “cost effective” in the realm of high end audio.
I think your post has pushed me over the edge. I’ve been really happy with my BF2, but now I’ve started thinking a Yggy may be a cost effective way to improve my system.
Admittedly, I’m talking “cost effective” in the realm of high end audio.
I stopped thinking about DAC upgrades once I got the Yggy. Amplification, transducers, and tubes change. No desire or thoughts of changing Yggy. I find the OG pairs extremely well with the FV.
They’re certainly worth trying, and the GE JAN 5670s plus adapters are cheap online.
I ended up ordering a full 10 Western Electric WE396A NOS tubes because I found a good deal and I’ve heard so much about them. I’ve heard those are more tube-y and romantic sounding, so they’ll be a contrast to my current tubes, but variety is the spice of life and all.
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