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2/8/13 at 4:42pm

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2/8/13 at 5:48pm

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2/8/13 at 7:11pm
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2/8/13 at 9:05pm
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post #5240 of 7423
2/8/13 at 9:49pm

 Sifting through 350 pages can be a bit tedious and tiresome... Can someone tell me, simply, what are great tubes for excellent bass and soundstage (if that's truly possible). There is a nauseating amount of information when it comes to tube selection and I'm looking to start somewhere, albeit basic. It'd be for my HE-400s (incoming LCD2.2's as well). I love EDM, metal, and everything in between, so essentially seeking an all arounder that has a warm, syrupy sound signature that compliments ortho's (moreso than a SS amp).

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2/8/13 at 10:05pm
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 Sifting through 350 pages can be a bit tedious and tiresome... Can someone tell me, simply, what are great tubes for excellent bass and soundstage (if that's truly possible). There is a nauseating amount of information when it comes to tube selection and I'm looking to start somewhere, albeit basic. It'd be for my HE-400s (incoming LCD2.2's as well). I love EDM, metal, and everything in between, so essentially seeking an all arounder that has a warm, syrupy sound signature that compliments ortho's (moreso than a SS amp).

Hi,

On page 348 there is a discussion on a good valve selection that would have good soundstaging and not be "blurry"

I interpreted this to be clean and crisp.

 

I will stick my neck out and say there's a good consensus that Mid 1960 Amperex Orange Globes are a great valve to start with.

They are about $70 and they will open you're Lyr up straight away.

 

Like These:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321062040828?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

BTW: this reseller is very good.

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2/8/13 at 10:07pm

You guys must be using those new unobtanium tubes.
 

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2/8/13 at 10:13pm
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You guys must be using those new unobtanium tubes.
 

As you know.... not so long ago.


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2/8/13 at 10:32pm

Let the breadboarding begin...

 

 

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2/8/13 at 10:52pm
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I will stick my neck out and say there's a good consensus that Mid 1960 Amperex Orange Globes are a great valve to start with.

They are about $70 and they will open you're Lyr up straight away.

 

Like These:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321062040828?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

BTW: this reseller is very good.

 

I've had good experience with this seller as well. 

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2/9/13 at 3:06am
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In fact these valves were made in the Amperex Philips factory in Heerlen Holland and labeled "RTC"
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post #5247 of 7423
2/9/13 at 5:02am

a tape ?? what do you mean ?? I just quitted tube rolling because of it, 6bz7 are indeed great stock tubes, now searching for the new dac to pair well with my system

 

the design for tube rolling is bad - it's obvious and I was a bit shocked when I received my unit


Edited by magicman - 2/9/13 at 5:06am
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2/9/13 at 5:56am
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a tape ?? what do you mean ?? I just quitted tube rolling because of it, 6bz7 are indeed great stock tubes, now searching for the new dac to pair well with my system

 

the design for tube rolling is bad - it's obvious and I was a bit shocked when I received my unit

I do think you're the first person (at least that I recall), that has had a problem with the design of the Lyr.

 

Have you at least tried out tube gloves or socket savers?

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2/9/13 at 6:36pm
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 Sifting through 350 pages can be a bit tedious and tiresome... Can someone tell me, simply, what are great tubes for excellent bass and soundstage (if that's truly possible). There is a nauseating amount of information when it comes to tube selection and I'm looking to start somewhere, albeit basic. It'd be for my HE-400s (incoming LCD2.2's as well). I love EDM, metal, and everything in between, so essentially seeking an all arounder that has a warm, syrupy sound signature that compliments ortho's (moreso than a SS amp).

 

Amperex orange globes and orange labels are usually good, but personally I think that a good pair of NOS Bugle Boys bests them:

 

http://stores.ebay.com/TUBEHUNTER/_i.html?_nkw=bugle+ecc88&submit=Search&_sid=655091105

 

Take your pick. You won't be sorry. I'll also say the this seller (Smitty) is a great guy who knows his stuff and has great customer service.


Edited by swmtnbiker - 2/9/13 at 6:40pm
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2/9/13 at 8:33pm
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Amperex orange globes and orange labels are usually good, but personally I think that a good pair of NOS Bugle Boys bests them:

 

http://stores.ebay.com/TUBEHUNTER/_i.html?_nkw=bugle+ecc88&submit=Search&_sid=655091105

 

Take your pick. You won't be sorry. I'll also say the this seller (Smitty) is a great guy who knows his stuff and has great customer service.


Yes, I haven't try with my orange globe, i like what I'm hearing with bogle boy with the Lyr!darthsmile.gif

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