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post #376 of 1900
1/27/13 at 2:43pm

Would it be possible to turn the light off? Can I safely remove the led or is there a switch? I can't sleep very well with a lit room. Even the light from my e10 bugs me. And I guess I can't cover the amp since it needs to dissipate the heat somehow.

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post #377 of 1900
1/27/13 at 2:46pm

Why to order from china if you are at germany? If you order inside EU there is no customs. I ordered from this UK seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUNE-T1-24bit-96kHz-Tube-Amplifier-USB-DAC-6922-Upgraded-Headphone-Amp-/251164443176?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item3a7a914228

no customs and straight to door post ;)


Edited by CoiL - 1/27/13 at 2:48pm
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post #378 of 1900
1/27/13 at 2:54pm
Great pic tomatolicious. Thanks for the feedback as well.


I'm pullin' the trigger tomorrow morning.
Edited by Grevlin - 1/27/13 at 3:19pm
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post #379 of 1900
1/27/13 at 2:56pm
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Originally Posted by HolyCheese View Post

Would it be possible to turn the light off? Can I safely remove the led or is there a switch? I can't sleep very well with a lit room. Even the light from my e10 bugs me. And I guess I can't cover the amp since it needs to dissipate the heat somehow.

Switch it off?
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post #380 of 1900
1/27/13 at 3:39pm
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Would it be possible to turn the light off? Can I safely remove the led or is there a switch? I can't sleep very well with a lit room. Even the light from my e10 bugs me. And I guess I can't cover the amp since it needs to dissipate the heat somehow.

 

I had been looking into this myself too. Sadly the light inside is a special kind of SMD diode with 4 pins. It won't be easy to unsolder it. There is no switch to turn it off. The light actually has a function, though. If you turn on the Aune it waits for the tube to warm up. Once everything is good to go the light turns on. The Aune does not play audio before the light is on. 

 

Personally I planned to change it to a orange dimmed LED to enhance the tube glow a bit, but the special kind of LED they used makes it hard to find a replacement.

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post #381 of 1900
1/27/13 at 3:50pm
Rock Grotto are selling the T1 for £130 + shipping with a free Mullard EC88. Has anyone used that tube?

http://rockgrotto.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=talk&thread=8496&post=126059
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post #382 of 1900
1/27/13 at 3:53pm
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Rock Grotto are selling the T1 for £140 shipped with a free Mullard EC88. Has anyone used that tube?

http://rockgrotto.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=talk&thread=8496&post=126059

Does that ship free to Ireland?

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post #383 of 1900
1/27/13 at 4:34pm
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Does that ship free to Ireland?

No, but - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056698663
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post #384 of 1900
1/27/13 at 6:11pm
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http://www.boiaudioworks.com/6N23P

Get an Amperex 7308 and you can stop there (go for the platinum grade cryo version,)

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/Amperex-7308-vintage-gold-pin%21.html

I went with a Amperex 7308 set me back $142 ($54 delivery). Knowing me though I'll be purchasing new tubes every week just to test out lol.

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post #385 of 1900
1/27/13 at 6:23pm
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I went with a Amperex 7308 set me back $142 ($54 delivery). Knowing me though I'll be purchasing new tubes every week just to test out lol.

$54 delivery !? Are you on the moon? ...or just want it tomorrow? Lol
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post #386 of 1900
1/27/13 at 7:34pm
Thread Starter 

Alright guys, I finally got my hands on my Amperex 7308. This tube is the real deal no doubt about it. The first thing that stood out when I popped this tube in was man this thing sounds HOLOGRAPHIC. I've never heard anything have this much soundstage but still retain such smoothness. It's well balanced and dynamic with excellent details in the whole sound spectrum. The only question now is will I be able to save up money and start hoarding these babies.

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post #387 of 1900
1/27/13 at 7:39pm
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Alright guys, I finally got my hands on my Amperex 7308. This tube is the real deal no doubt about it. The first thing that stood out when I popped this tube in was man this thing sounds HOLOGRAPHIC. I've never heard anything have this much soundstage but still retain such smoothness. It's well balanced and dynamic with excellent details in the whole sound spectrum. The only question now is will I be able to save up money and start hoarding these babies.

Got a link?

Edit: never mind. Google is my friend.
Edited by Grevlin - 1/27/13 at 7:40pm
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post #388 of 1900
1/27/13 at 7:39pm
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I get a few loud pops when I turn off my Aune T1.

 

Do you guys disconnect the headphones before turning it off? I get a feeling I should start doing that.

A popping sound is common. It's not necessary to disconnect your headphones,  though. Just turn the volume all the way down before you turn it off. You should always turn the volume off before turning audio equipment on and off.

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post #389 of 1900
1/27/13 at 7:40pm
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$54 delivery !? Are you on the moon? ...or just want it tomorrow? Lol

That was the only option available :(

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post #390 of 1900
1/27/13 at 7:42pm
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Got a link?

Edit: never mind. Google is my friend.

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/Amperex-7308-vintage-gold-pin%21.html

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