[isquirrel]

Concentrating on the 6SN7 spot now:
 
Rolled in a VT231 1940's RCA Grey Glass (black plates) into the 6SN7 slot, immediately noticed the soundstage increase and better resolution, a noticeable upgrade. Went back and forth with the Red Base RCA - definite upgrade in bloom and dynamics also.
 

 
 
Was lucky to find a friend with a good rare NOS Tung Sol round plate to finish up my experimentation, should be here next week.

 

[galacticsoap]

  I use LCD-X with my S6, I tried the LCD-3 but preferred the dynamic nature and overall sound balance of the LCD-X, they sound wonderful and are fast just what you need for EDM.
 
If you are up in Brisbane PM me and you can listen to my rig.
 
As far as tube's go there are some very good recommendations on this thread, however bearing in mind your preference for EDM (I listen to Armin too I suggest you go with the following:
 
6SN7 - NOS Ken Rad VT231, flat black plates - great bass and slam, good midrange
 
6V6's - Bendix 5992 (ALO) they are fast and dynamic
 
0B2's - Stock Sovtek's or RCA's
 
5AR4 - New Release Mullard GZ34 (ALO)
 
ALO has everything you need apart from the Ken Rad's although worth asking Caleb or Ken from ALO when you order if they have any. Ken has some good tubes in his stock. If not PM me and I can help you to get a good one. The Ken Rad's vary from excellent to average so its best to get from a trusted vendor.
 
Other things to consider is a good power conditioner and power cable. Also consider asking ALO for a package deal on Interconnects and HP cables. The Salty Pepper variant will give the dynamics and resolution you are looking for. 
 
Congrats on the decision to go with the S6 you won't be disappointed!

 
Mate - You're a legend, thank you!
 
Unfortunately I'm based in Sydney, and it's SO frustrating knowing what you want, but not being able to validate it by auditioning. Thank you for the kind invitation to listen to your rig.
 
Armin! I love(ed) the man - I've been in the EDM game since the late nineties, in fact my first gig was Ferry Corsten & Anthony Pappa at Crush in 1999, then I heard the set to end them all. Armin Van Buuren - Live @ Sublime, Home Nightclub 2004. That night shaped the music lover I am today, it's because of that experience (and many others over the years) that I chase the emotional connection I get from highend audio. I'm definately an audiophile, but my mispent youth will leave you in no doubt as to the fact that I am first and foremost a music lover. I remember going to see these 3 kids from England play to a crowd of about 500 in a small nightclub in the Cross in 2005, people said they were fantastic...and the name of this Motley Crew? Above & Beyond. To think they now play to 50,000+ stadiums blows my mind! Not sure what's happened to Armin of late, I hope he gets back to the more ethereal and melodic progressive take on trance I fell in love with as apposed to the high impact, non emotional electro infusion I've heard when I've listened to some of his sets lately.  I'm now passionate about the darker, groovier progressive house and tech house stuff: John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Dana Bergquist, Marceo Plex, Nick Warren, Jody Wisternoff to name a few...
 
I'll be buying both the LCD-X and Studio Six from Addicted to Audio, they mentioned the version includes the Teflon Caps upgrade: I'll also speak to them about the Cable, and Glass upgrade recomended above as well.
 
Again, much appreciated. If you're ever in Sydney drop me a PM I owe you a beer or two...

 

[isquirrel]

   
Mate - You're a legend, thank you!
 
Unfortunately I'm based in Sydney, and it's SO frustrating knowing what you want, but not being able to validate it by auditioning. Thank you for the kind invitation to listen to your rig.
 
Armin! I love(ed) the man - I've been in the EDM game since the late nineties, in fact my first gig was Ferry Corsten & Anthony Pappa at Crush in 1999, then I heard the set to end them all. Armin Van Buuren - Live @ Sublime, Home Nightclub 2004. That night shaped the music lover I am today, it's because of that experience (and many others over the years) that I chase the emotional connection I get from highend audio. I'm definately an audiophile, but my mispent youth will leave you in no doubt as to the fact that I am first and foremost a music lover. I remember going to see these 3 kids from England play to a crowd of about 500 in a small nightclub in the Cross in 2005, people said they were fantastic...and the name of this Motley Crew? Above & Beyond. To think they now play to 50,000+ stadiums blows my mind! Not sure what's happened to Armin of late, I hope he gets back to the more ethereal and melodic progressive take on trance I fell in love with as apposed to the high impact, non emotional electro infusion I've heard when I've listened to some of his sets lately.  I'm now passionate about the darker, groovier progressive house and tech house stuff: John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Dana Bergquist, Marceo Plex, Nick Warren, Jody Wisternoff to name a few...
 
I'll be buying both the LCD-X and Studio Six from Addicted to Audio, they mentioned the version includes the Teflon Caps upgrade: I'll also speak to them about the Cable, and Glass upgrade recomended above as well.
 
Again, much appreciated. If you're ever in Sydney drop me a PM I owe you a beer or two...

No worries mate, sent you a PM

 

[screwdriver]

here is my black alo s6
 

 

[SoundApprentice]

  here is my black alo s6
 

 
 
Gorgeous. Great photo. 

 

[PAM005]

"FLOATING" beauty
 

 

[Currawong]

I broke out the LCD-Xs again and I agree they make a great paring with the Studio Six.

 

[isquirrel]

  here is my black alo s6
 

Stunning! Great photo. What valves are you running?

 

[isquirrel]

  "FLOATING" beauty
 

Certainly is! Quite a setup you have there.

 

[PAM005]

 
Certainly is! Quite a setup you have there.

Has a lot in common with yours !

 

[isquirrel]

What's you're favourite Audeze HP

 
Has a lot in common with yours !

Yep
 
What's you're favourite Audeze HP with the S6?

 

[PAM005]

  What's you're favourite Audeze HP
Yep
 
What's you're favourite Audeze HP with the S6?

FIRST: Audeze LCD-3C
SECOND: Audeze LCD-XC

 

[isquirrel]

Thank you

 

[screwdriver]

Stunning! Great photo. What valves are you running?

rca red base, pope 6v6,mullard ob2, phillips 5r4gys

 

[PAM005]

rca red base, pope 6v6,mullard ob2, phillips 5r4gys

Does Philips 5r4gys works fine? I did try the phillips GZ37/CV378 but i'm not sure about it. I believe it's direct-heated instead of GZ34's indirect heated build....