Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ*** - Page 9

I love using Mullard (UK) tubes with the T1.

Hi All,

I got an Aune T1 for Xmas and I'm very very satisfied with this little DAC/amp . I'v bought another tube ( a Russian NOS 6N27p quite rare but adviced by a french specialist in a french forum dedicated to audio gear ;) ) to upgrade the 6922 EH.  I use it with my Ultrasone Sig pro and I'm very happy.  I will soon receive a mulard 6DJ8 and an 6N23p-EB in order to choose which tube I prefer.

I've spent a few hours listening music with this DAC/amp and compared to my FIIO E17. The Aune T1 sounds better to my ears : warmer, deeper and smoother but maybe a bit less analytical ?  I don't know if Fiio or T1 is better .. maybe a matter of preference but listenig music through this little tube Dac/amp is really enjoyable.

Very good product for sure !

I recently bought my T1 so let me share to you my experiences. The EH 6922 tube is bland and non engaging. Use that for break in only! The Mullard (UK I hope and not Russian) tube is superior in terms of it's sonics and build quality.
 

What size is the tube for the T1? I do want to tube roll but I don't know what size are they. Also how much is for the Mullard tube, LizardKing01?

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Originally Posted by LizardKing01 

I recently bought my T1 so let me share to you my experiences. The EH 6922 tube is bland and non engaging. Use that for break in only! The Mullard (UK I hope and not Russian) tube is superior in terms of it's sonics and build quality.
 

You should try to find a NOS 6N27P .. this tube sounds very very well .. Smooth , refined , airy overall sound and well defined bass ..very engaging too.  I will give my impressions of 6N23P and Mullard when I will have received and listened to them. 

@penmaker: Aune T1 accepts 6DJ8 / ECC88 / 6922 / E88CC / 6N23P / 6N23P-EB tubes or equivalent.  E188CC like mullard works too  6N27p ( Russian ref) is an ECC86/6GM8 and works well.

Read all pages of this thread and I must say, I'm intrigued!  I just want to jump in and start rolling tubes, etc.

I have a HifiMan HE-400 on the way as well, and I see that these phones were mentioned in this thread a few times, so I wanted to see if anyone else could maybe offer more details on how the sound changes comparitively (currently I own the E17)

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Originally Posted by penmarker 

What size is the tube for the T1? I do want to tube roll but I don't know what size are they. Also how much is for the Mullard tube, LizardKing01?

I bought those for $40 each back in the Mid 90s. They are 7DJ8 tubes and are safe to use.

HI,

I have Read the whole thread and I couldn't resist, I've bought one from ebay... From your recommandations, I also bought the rocket logo 6n23p-EB Tube to go with, I just can't wait to hear it !

I currently own an AKG k271mkII, with a FIIO e11 amp. I think the T1 is definetely a clever purchase, and I will give my impressions on that particular pairing whan I have my hands on it.

I'm quite pleased with the k271, but I thought I like to get open cans like an akg Q701 or some HD650 ( well some Xmas money to spend, " sorry about your wallet ", right ?  ;-)  ).

I don't have any store where I live that have them in demo, thus i can't try them...  So my question, If anyone has that particular pair, It would be greatly appreciated if you could give some impressions on how the couple match/wich tube give good results etc... I know these have a totally different signature, but i just can' t decide. So any advice on a good pairing with the T1 Could be helpful.

I' m quite eclectic in my music taste, It goes from russian choir, to electro, jazz, classical, rock, and finnish death metal :-)

And happy new year :-)

I'm sorry I can't tell you how they pair because I've never had any AKG cans, but what I can definitely tell you is that I am glad I sold off my E11. They are worlds apart. Everything you've listed is okay, but maybe not suitable for finnish metal. Tube amps are a little "slow" compared to solid state amps. For instance, double pedal drums will sound a little slower than it should. The impact is there no problem and worries, but now you can hear each thump of the double pedal as if its slowed down. I'm not sure whether it's just a feeling or what, but that's how I feel when I hear to fast songs.

Everything else is awesome.

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Originally Posted by joeq70 

Actually, this tube business is getting a little complicated.....the rocket logo tube is a 6n23p made in the Voskhod factory in Russia. The 6N23P-EB is a different tube that doesn't have a rocket logo, however, it is possible that a rocket logo variant does exist, so if you found one please give us impressions!

This is what I have found, http://www.passion-audio-tube.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=7849151

It says 6n23p tube from 70/80, from Kaluga factory in voskhod, military grade, rocket logo, High life-span.

So for for what I've understood, the EB indicates that it is a military grade tube. These seems to have also a rocket or a red star logo.. so maybe these are different ?

Here's different logos form different factorys which made Tubes . I use with My Aune T1 a Reflector's 6N27p . And I bought a 6N23p from rock-grotto ( I'm currently waiting it) . I don't know where Rock-grotto's 6N23p comes from. but I think it's  a reflector too.