On my amp (Schiit Lyr 3) I would say that they are more similar than different. I do like the look of the WE6SN7 Plus, though. Also keep in mind that my experiences on the Lyr 3 may or may not translate to your Freya. (However, I did use the CV181-T MkII in my Saga for a long time and I enjoyed...

I liked it. I listened to the red album first, and I didn't notice a big change between the red and blue album - except that the tracks on the red album are older and recording technology was simpler at that time, so maybe that could have something to do with it?

Good point! I've given up trying to predict amp/tube (or amp/headphone) synergy. The only way to figure out what works well is to try it, IMHO.

I generally start listening to the tube right away. I have noticed that it gets a bit getter after a couple of hours, but I don't really notice huge changes after that. Basically, my experience is that if I like a tube from the beginning it gets better with use, but if I don't like a tube (too...

If you'd like to try a new-production tube I would recommend a Psvane. I've had good experience with their tubes. A couple of favorites are the CV181-T MkII, the 6SN7-SE 'Tennis Ball' and the UK-6SN7. From what I've read Psvane was started by a few of the folks working at Shuguang, and then a...

Very interesting article - thanks for sharing! One thing that I've noticed is that when I attend a regular hifi show I am one of the younger attendees, but when I attend CanJam I am one of the older attendees. I prefer the CanJam scene - there's a lot more energy and enthusiasm.

To my ears the HD 660 S2 pair really well with the Schiit Lyr 3 amp. Very nice synergy - the midrange is especially captivating to my ears. I was listening to 2023 remix of The Beatles Blue album last night and although I was initially skeptical, I have to say the new mix is very tastefully done...

150,000 posts over 10,000 pages - wow! Signal-to-noise ratio: variable. Entertainment factor: high. Conclusion: I've enjoyed the ride since Jason's first very post. Here's hoping for many more!

I have both of those tubes and to my ears the Psvane CV181-T MkII is a very nice tube indeed - one of my favorites. The sound of the WE6SN7Plus reminds me of the Psvane tube. The treble on the Linlai E-6SN7 has an unpleasantly sharp edge to my ears, but I'm very treble sensitive so YMMV.

New acquisition: Shuguang WE6SN7Plus. No idea about the background of this tube, but it certainly looks interesting. Sounds good too.

New acquisition: Shuguang WE6SN7Plus. I have no idea about the background of this tube - Did Western Electric used to make 6SN7s? What does 'Plus' mean? But it certainly looks interesting and so far it sounds good too.

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But what about Eva Green and Michelle Yeoh?

I'm not sure if it's a good idea to feed the amp 36V when it's rated for 30V. I would use the included power supply if you have it.

One of my all-time favorite amplifier-headphone combos is the Liquid Platinum with the ZMF Aeolus. Lovely musicality through and through.