Let’s see some Tube Glow!
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Yes, that's correct and those are EL34 tubes behind them for size comparison.
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845 or bust!
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mhardy6647 wrote: »845 or bust!
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ARC VT60 sounding fabulous driving a pair of Monitor 12’s
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That is gnarly!!
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Is tube blow blue or bliss?
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Those old globe style 866 tubes from the 1920's sure do light up better than the later 866a version.
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A couple of Raytheon windmill getters and a Raytheon black plate 12ax7 in the signal path.
Ear candy
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mercury vapor...
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mhardy6647 wrote: »mercury vapor...
Old globe 866, these old ones seem to have a better glow, as I'm using them with a tube preamp, not much current draw. -
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Pass B1 w/Korg dual Triode tube.
https://www.firstwatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/art_diy_nutube_preamp.pdf
https://www.firstwatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/art_nutube.pdf
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul! -
whoops... ne'er mind.
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ModWright Analog Bridge
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Trying out the camera on the new iPhone …
Looking good! What kind of KT88s are you running? Such a smooth sounding power tube!
Edit: Wait a sec, I guess those are actually KT120s?! My bad!
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I remember when this kit was being introduced. I was intrigued by it and really wanted to build one. I remember signing up to be notified when they were available, but never got an email. How does it sound?Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination. -
Good eye! They are Tung-Sol KT120s.
I will probably give some KT88s a try next, though.. Hear good things about Genalex.
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I remember when this kit was being introduced. I was intrigued by it and really wanted to build one. I remember signing up to be notified when they were available, but never got an email. How does it sound?
Superb. It's amazing what a few parts implemented correctly can sound like. Simple circuits always sound better.
The ambient retrieval, open and transparent are all excellent. The NuTube adds just enough warmth and adds to already excellent dimensional information. It's super quiet too.
If you want less 2nd harmonic you can adjust the voltage to the cathode with the two trim pots.
FYI, the kits are back in stock as of today. It's been a long wait.
The only area I see that can make a pretty big improvement is the volume pot. A standard ALPs is included which does a good job. But to take the unit another level I'm getting a TKD shunt type volume pot.
This is in my office rig running a pair of Pass ACA mono's in parallel configuration. Since it's more near field and lower volume listening an excellent tracking volume pot is essential.
Speakers are Polk Audio R200's and they have never sounded better!
I didn't build this one, I bought it assembled from a great seller.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul! -
Good eye! They are Tung-Sol KT120s.
I will probably give some KT88s a try next, though.. Hear good things about Genalex.
I recently picked up a quad of GoldLion and also JJ KT88s for my Cayin Jazz 90 integrated. Will let you know how they are once I try them. -
Some old friends from Great Britain have come to visit for Christmas.
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Nice XF2 Mullards! Score!
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I don't have any tube glow, but I sure could use some tub glue.
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I don't have any tube glow, but I sure could use some tub glue.
Try a little calk. That should do the trick.See my profile for list of gear. -
Had a tube go bad so I'm doing some rolling!
Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Schiit Valhalla 2
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
