Sweet sound of tubes

bikerboy
bikerboy Posts: 1,211
edited May 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi,
I found the combo of the airplane wing 6201 (12at7) tubes and the silver DIY rca interconnects sounds sooo good I cant imagine anything topping them. I have been tube swapping and keep putting the airplane wing tubes back in. I have found the "golden ratio" that Cardas talks about in his website works great in my room as far as speaker placement goes. Done most everything on the hardware side, now need to work on room acoustics. Nivana is close, but not there yet. Keep thinking about the $250 VH Audio v-caps to put in the Toshiba.
Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2007
    Bikerboy,

    Could you elaborate more about the tubes. I am looking to replace the Chinese 12AT7 tubes in my ASL's.

    Thanks,

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2007
    That's awesome. It's amazing how the little things make a big difference.
    Jake
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited May 2007
    Hi,
    I guess the best way to describe the tubes compared to others is that the detail is better in the cymbals, upper guitar notes and the decay is right. Symblance? is very minimal, only on some recordings. Bass and mid bass is tight deep and as low as any of the other tubes. Imaging is very good almost scary at times. Many times I think that someone has come in the room and said something to me but no one is there. Its just the music. The tubes are called airplane wing because the plate is bent into a airfoil like shape. The IC made with the HQ silver made a big difference in the sound.
    Scott- I have many pairs of 12at7 and 12au7 tubes. Let me know what you need and I can let you know if any will work for you.
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Bikerboy,

    I am new to the tube thing. I just bought a pair of groove tubes 12AT7 from a guitar shop and put them in and they seem to be a little better in the high end. Just looking for suggestions so I don't buy a handful of tubes I don't like. My gear is not that fancy.

    Thanks

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Schwingding
    Schwingding Posts: 363
    edited May 2007
    Scott I agree that the Mullard groove tubes are an excellent replacement for the AT7.
    HT/music rig
    Panasonic PX60U 50" plasma
    Yamaha 5990 AVR
    Onix SP3 tube amp
    bunch of Outlaw 2200 monoblocks
    DUAL SVS PB12+/2 subs :eek:
    Denon 3910 DVD/SACD/DVD-A
    DirecTV HR10-250 DVR
    Onix Strata Mini mains
    Mirage OM10 surrounds
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk SC80 rear surrounds
    Samsung BDP1000 blu-ray player

    Bedroom rig
    Jolida SJ302a tube amp
    Denon 2910 universal player
    Onix Ref 1 monitors
    Velodyne minivee
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2007
    Scott, did you try those RCA's I sent you?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Russ, I never received any tubes. I just figured you got to busy with all the things you do in the audio community. When did you send them?

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2007
    Heck no, I sent them out, let me dig up the Fedex Tracking. Were you the one with the EL84's for the headamp also? Or was that someone else?

    I think I sent them out, did I? Man, if I didn't, I'll get them out pronto. Speak up!!!!
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    I was just looking to initially replace the stock Chinese 12AT7 in my ASL mono blocks. I am currently powering my RTA 11t's with the mono blocks now.

    Thanks,

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2007
    Pm me your addy AGAIN , I'll box them right now. I swear I sent them out, but who knows.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    PM sent.

    Thanks,

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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