LinuxmasterD
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Anyone on Psvanes UK? Amazon has them for around $60 each, or $99 matched pair, the latter with Prime. It says Hi-Fi series, I'm very tempted
I've also recently purchased the Darkvoice 336se and will be recieving my HD6xx's in march. I've been going after some tubes on eBay and have found that they all are quite different. I have been using a Ratheon CK 6080 with a Admiral (G.E.) 6SN7GT and it sounded very good. I just recieved a new tube 15min ago, Best I've heard yet. A Tung-Sol 6AS7GT Black Glass Round Plate. Cost and Arm and a Leg but man what a sweet tube. I'm listening to it now and as it warms up it keeps getting richer and fuller. I have a 5998 on the way to put with it next week. Also not cheap but from what I've read here one of the best Tubes you can buy for the DV. Tubes cost more than the Amp lol. Oh well its all about the music right. This is my current setup: iMac-OL DAC (usb version)-Darkvoice 336se (Ratheon CK6080/Tung-Sol 6AS7GT Round Plate)- Monolith M1060 Headphones. Listening to Linsey Sterling "Shatter Me" album as I type and am loving it!
I have used many tubes in my DV amp. If you really like bass I find that most 6080 tubes will provide that amply. I would suggest that you give the 6F8G a try. I prefer the dark shaded RCA that can be seen in the attached photo. You will notice that there is an adapter plug in the photo - you will need that adapter plug to make the 6F8G work in the dark voice. In addition, I find the 6080 tube will normally run hot - hot enough to heat up the chassis of the amp. The 6F8G runs considerably cooler and has a really sweet sound. I have recently given up my DV for a Bottlehead. I believe the Bottlehead is a better sounding amp, although, not by much.
Best, JS
I still have many - about 50 - tubes. Many will work in the Crack. Most will work with an adapter. There are some that I would sell if you have interest. Best, JSThanks for the recommendations. Any good suggestions on the specific 6080 tubes that you have used personally? Also, you mentioned you just ditched your DV, did you also let go of all of the tubes?
I read 6080 tubes have a wide soundstage. Me personally found GE tubes to have narrow soundstage, at least in the rear slot, driver/power tube? And as of now my widest is a NOS Sylvania Philco 6AS7G (mid to late 50's). I have a cheap JAN NOS Sylvania Philips 6080 ($15)coming in end of this week, so hoping the reports are true. Might have to grab the Mullard made ones if this tube doesnt do it, but cheapest one I've found so far go for $100.Looking for some suggestions.
Currently running my Darkvoice 336se with a Sylvania Jan 6SN7WGTA up front and a black base GE 6AS7G in the rear and listen exclusively with my Beyerdynamic T1v2's. While I enjoy the sound, the bass tends to feel inside my head and can be fatiguing particularly with music that has synth in it. Any suggestions with tubes that may open up the sound, especially with respect with the bass?
Everybody here loves the Tung Sol 7236.My new home for my 6sn7 mouse ears collection arrived today, but I need a recommendation for a replacement for the stock 6as7. So far love the sound though.
Thanks for the tip, will be on the lookout. BTW, how's the 6sn7 hunting going?Everybody here loves the Tung Sol 7236.
Very good thanks, have a Westinghouse 6SN7GTB upper D getter (50's) coming in, highly recommended by a member here. Have a Shuguang CV181-Z (Mint condition) I'll let go for the right price if anyone is interested. PM me.Thanks for the tip, will be on the lookout. BTW, how's the 6sn7 hunting going?