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Nov 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM Post #1,623 of 2,609
Spectacular! What exposure did you use for the low lite shots?
 
Nov 18, 2013 at 9:25 PM Post #1,625 of 2,609
Thank-you, this is an amp to be experienced to appreciate.
Pics taken with Canon T2 + kit telephoto lense on tripod - 6 second exposure time
Rectifier tubes are those currently shipped with amp by Craig: 6D22S
 
Nov 18, 2013 at 9:27 PM Post #1,626 of 2,609
It looks fantastic Bob, Congrats!
 
Nov 18, 2013 at 9:40 PM Post #1,627 of 2,609
Amazing photos Bob! I could never take any tube glow pics worth a darn-my garbage cell phone wasn't up to task. I hope that the Zana is living up to your expectations Bob-I sure miss mine as it's still the best audio-related piece of equipment I've ever owned or heard. Enjoy!
 
-Daniel
 
Nov 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM Post #1,628 of 2,609
Daniel, from your description I knew this was a special amp. I was not prepared for how special it is to experience in person, over a longer time frame than meets permit. With the V800 (thank-you) and HD800 or T90 I find myself losing track of time, frequently. I cannot believe how real the Columbia recordings in my collection sound, especially those recorded at 30th St studio by either Frank Laico or Fred Plaut as engineers.
 
Nov 19, 2013 at 2:48 PM Post #1,629 of 2,609
May have to look into the Sylvania 6SL7 brown base.  I currently use a KEN RAD VT229 or a Tung Sol 6SU7GT black glass/brown base in my 6SL7 output EC amp based on impressions from the ZD tube rolling thread.  
 
Nov 19, 2013 at 2:58 PM Post #1,630 of 2,609
I personally didn't like the tung sol blackglass/round plate NOS that I had. It was excellent for say, soft female vocals, but had weak dynamics, and poor transparency compared to evan a Brimar or better yet the Sophia Electric I had. Granted-those were the only tubes I rolled-and I'm sure there's much better out there too.
 
-Daniel
 
Nov 20, 2013 at 1:03 PM Post #1,631 of 2,609
dubstep girl said:
   
the sophia 6sl7 sounded extremely good with HD 800 
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bourneperfect said:
  I personally didn't like the tung sol blackglass/round plate NOS that I had. It was excellent for say, soft female vocals, but had weak dynamics, and poor transparency compared to evan a Brimar or better yet the Sophia Electric I had. Granted-those were the only tubes I rolled-and I'm sure there's much better out there too.
 
-Daniel
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Thank-you both. Have ordered Sophia 6SL7, hopefully to try this weekend. -AB
 
Nov 25, 2013 at 4:15 PM Post #1,632 of 2,609
bourneperfect said:
  I personally didn't like the tung sol blackglass/round plate NOS that I had. It was excellent for say, soft female vocals, but had weak dynamics, and poor transparency compared to evan a Brimar or better yet the Sophia Electric I had. Granted-those were the only tubes I rolled-and I'm sure there's much better out there too.
 
-Daniel
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I wasn't thrilled with the Tung Sol blackglass either.  Muddied the sound up, Brimar is better in my book too.
 
Nov 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM Post #1,633 of 2,609
If you like the Brimar Dallan-you might really like the Sophia. I never went back to the Brimar after getting the S.E. The bass impact and quantity was much better than the Brimar, and the dynamics, clarity, and soundstage increased too.My one complaint was that the bass was a little too much at times, and covered up a bit of the lower mids imo. That said-it was the first tube that allowed me to fully enjoy the ZDSE/HD800 with rock/pop. My .02.
 
-Daniel
 
Nov 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM Post #1,634 of 2,609
bourneperfect said:
  If you like the Brimar Dallan-you might really like the Sophia. I never went back to the Brimar after getting the S.E. The bass impact and quantity was much better than the Brimar, and the dynamics, clarity, and soundstage increased too.My one complaint was that the bass was a little too much at times, and covered up a bit of the lower mids imo. That said-it was the first tube that allowed me to fully enjoy the ZDSE/HD800 with rock/pop. My .02.
 
-Daniel
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+1 !!   Have been listening with the Sohpia 6SL7. It is as you say Daniel, thank-you. This is definitely a keeper. Original Santana (not remastered) Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen really rocks the ears.
 
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