Feliks Audio Elise Impressions Thread – a New Start (please read first post for summary)

[HOWIE13]

 
Probably. It's a really mean subwoofer.
 

 
Bone-cruncher.

 

[pctazhp]

  Simple solution. Tell the wife not to walk around but she might come at you with the rolling pin. 
 
Orientation is important. You must face the sun. 

 
You can tell I'm sceptical. I was about to post an impression of EL12N as drivers and EL12 as powers because it was so interference free but just as I was about to make the post, it started producing a groaning sound on my right headphone channel with no music playing. I thought I must have heard wrongly so I waited and listen again. Sure enough it came on again and thereafter at short regular intervals. This is getting spooky so I shut it down and have gone back to Figaro. I'll switch Elise to some other tubes later. I'm not sure what's going on. Is one of EL12 tubes going off? When I turn it upside down, I can hear some pieces of glass sound. However I am done buying more EL tubes.
 
Not even if I'm El Desperado !!!
 

I hate to be a foil (*), but in the course of human events not all EL11/12s are created equal. Right now I'm facing the morning sun and enjoying glorious music with mine. But I certainly don't want to rub it in.
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* Definition of "foil":
a :  to prevent from attaining an end :  defeat always able to foil her enemies Her accident foiled her from becoming a dancer.b :  to bring to naught :  thwart foiled the plot Police foiled an attempted robbery.
 

 
It's the three amigos. Elise, EL11 and EL12
 

 

[UntilThen]

 
I hate to be a foil (*), but in the course of human events not all EL11/12s are created equal. Right now I'm facing the morning sun and enjoying glorious music with mine. But I certainly don't want to rub it in.
 

 
I'll trade you my personally signed russian Fotons and Svetlana for your EL tubes. Fair exchange?

 

[pctazhp]

   
I'll trade you my personally signed russian Fotons and Svetlana for your EL tubes. Fair exchange?

This tube for your subwoofer.
 

 

[Frederick Rea]

  Look !!!
 
A picture of Elise with octopus wire and so nice !!!
 

 
and it's reviewed by this guy. Can anyone make out what he is saying?
http://eardrummer.pl/2016/11/20/recenzja-wzmacniacz-feliks-audio-elise-otl/

Well. I must insiste to newcomers in this combo. Try it, even against these new (old) EL12/EL11's. I have to my best sounding (IMO) setup 2x GEC6ASG (powers) and Tung Sol 6F8G (drivers) (mine are not "NAVY" but are genuine Tung Sol Brandt). It is not cheap but puts ELISE at an unmatched height. I bought two different pairs of adapters from Mrs Xuling one white and one black this one with a regular porcelain base and best pins (like those pins from WooAudio). This last one is the best (IMO) with no humm at all, and no antenna problem

Valve	Brandt	Ads	Gain (Mu)	Volts	I	Transc.
6F8G	Tung Sol		20	6.3	0,6	3000
A1834/ 6AS7G	M.W.T. G.E.C.	Brown Base	2	6,3	2,5	7000

NOTE: Don't twist anode wire around the valve
I have, as well Audioquest Power cord and "Snake Oil" HiFi fuse (IMO as Psico). Psico is important in personal sound

 

[Frederick Rea]

UPDATED 2017-03-05 21:34 UTC
THIS IS THE FIRST STEP TO BEGIN WITH TUBE ROLLING: Learn Specifications
Because sometimes it helps:
 
Note: Please advise for any error
 

	DRIVERS
Valve	Ads	Gain (Mu)	Volts	I	Transc.	Notes
6F8G		20	6.3	0,6	3000	*b
6SN7GTB		20	6,3	0,6	3000
6N7G		35	6,3	0,8	3100	*b
7N7		20	6,3	0,6		*b
C3G		40	6,3	0,4		*b
CV181-TII		20	6,3	0,6
ECC31		32	6,3	1		*b
EL3N		19	6,3	0,9		*b
EL6		20	6,3	1,2		*b
EL11		25	6,3	0,9		*b
EL12		18	6,3	1,2		*b
EL12N		18	6,3	1,2		*b
FDD20		33	12,6	0,4		*a, *b
	POWERS
Valve	Ads	Gain (Mu)	Volts	I	Transc.	Notes
6H13C		2	6,3	2,5
A1834/ 6AS7G	Brown Base	2	6,3	2,5	7000
7236		4,8	6,3	2,4	12500
5998	domino	4,8	6,3	2,4	14000
6AS7G		2	6,3	2,5	7000
Notes
*a	Heater External Power ~ or = Needed
*b	Adapter for 6SN7 Needed

 

[pctazhp]

  Well. I must insiste to newcomers in this combo. Try it, even against these new (old) EL12/EL11's. I have to my best sounding (IMO) setup 2x GEC6ASG (powers) and Tung Sol 6F8G (drivers) (mine are not "NAVY" but are genuine Tung Sol Brandt). It is not cheap but puts ELISE at an unmatched height. I bought two different pairs of adapters from Mrs Xuling one white and one black this one with a regular porcelain base and best pins (like those pins from WooAudio). This last one is the best (IMO) with no humm at all, and no antenna problem

Valve	Brandt	Ads	Gain (Mu)	Volts	I	Transc.
6F8G	Tung Sol		20	6.3	0,6	3000
A1834/ 6AS7G	M.W.T. G.E.C.	Brown Base	2	6,3	2,5	7000

NOTE: Don't twist anode wire around the valve
I have, as well Audioquest Power cord and "Snake Oil" HiFi fuse (IMO as Psico). Psico is important in personal sound

Hmmmm. As I already own the GEC 6AS7G, this presents me with a dilemma. Do I now pursue the 6F8G??? Life always offers new and unexpected challenges.

 
Maybe I should just be satisfied listening to this:
 

 

[connieflyer]

Good choice! Well, you were a small part of our organization, and we were proud to have you as part of the Navy, we did not want to guard the gates or brig anyways!!!!!!

 

[pctazhp]

  Good choice! Well, you were a small part of our organization, and we were proud to have you as part of the Navy, we did not want to guard the gates or brig anyways!!!!!!

I am always proud to be of service to mankind in any way I can.
 
Since you are finally awake, this is for your morning listening enjoyment (such as it might be given the current status of your home entertainment situation) and inspiration.
 

 

[connieflyer]

Used to watch that on television way back before dirt was made. Had the whole set of vhs tapes from the entire series. Very interesting what men did, or had done to them. Still have the three vinyl albums,  actually had some good music, like under the southern cross, for instance. I must admit, even though you guarded us, while we were not watching, (complacent from your safety?) you stole all the  nurses!
 
A little tango perhaps?

 

[pctazhp]

  Used to watch that on television way back before dirt was made. Had the whole set of vhs tapes from the entire series. Very interesting what men did, or had done to them. Still have the three vinyl albums,  actually had some good music, like under the southern cross, for instance. I must admit, even though you guarded us, while we were not watching, (complacent from your safety?) you stole all the  nurses!
 
A little tango perhaps?

One of the first things I remember watching on TV. I was mesmerized by it. Still vivid in my mind.
 
Edit:  Just remembered that I had the original album on 45 RPMs. This was always one of my favorite.

 

[connieflyer]

With words it becomes something else...
 

 

[connieflyer]

I remember so vividly when this theme song came on I would be on the run to sit and watch, Dad did not have to call me, just the opening notes were enough.

 

[connieflyer]

And since I don't have anything much to do will waiting for Euforia I just downloaded all 26 episodes, and will watch again. Not much on tube anyways, thanks for reminding me

 

[HPLobster]

   
Well, HP...I think we can safely say you are now a fully paid up member of the "Feliks-Audio Mad Hatters Party" lol!!!

...WELCOME!!!...

(yet another not to heed my dire warnings!!

). But I'm sure your enterprising spirit will be greatly rewarded...fingers crossed!!

...

 
Hehe, thank you! Well... since I´ve been chasing the "white rabbit" my whole life, I guess I´m in the right place here! 

 
These beautiful....BEAUTIFUL grown man´s toys arrived over the last couple of days:
 





 
As I mentioned a few times before....I´ll probably face an acid test waiting on these darn adapters to arrive, let´s hope Mrs.Adapter lives up to the praise she receives here

 But I´m confident that I am going to be able to post my impressions on these "lamps" over the next few weeks...that is....if someone is interested in reading a newcomer´s opinion after all

 
Maybe I can manage to give the Valvo 6080s a listen this weekend at least...