echo1
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I discovered the Dark glass RCA's were the best for me also. They are just so smooth with the darkvoice.
My best choice also.
My best choice also.
Originally Posted by DaNuS I was considering trying a Tube Amp but I had a question: When the Tubes die on this unit can replacement tubes be purchased in the States? Also, is it as simplie and removing the the old tubes and replacing them with new ones (in pairs according to the Sticky FAQ)? Can anyone give me a brief rundown on replacement procedures as I've been looking all over to get a clearer idea of how to replace them. Thanks! |
Originally Posted by Fitz With the Darkvoice and W5000, there is only one tube that has satisfied me in every aspect: The grey glass RCA 6SN7GT (or VT-231, identical tube). It's the tube I loved with the K501, and I dunno why the hell I didn't try it on the W5000 sooner. I've been going back and forth between it and my other tubes the last few days, and I can't really find any aspects where it doesn't win in my system. It's a little thick in the midbass, with less low end slam, which is the exact opposite of the W5000, so it fills out to the perfect combination of bass slam and warmth. The sound is very lush and smooth, with some kind of almost magical ability to counter the weird frequency response on the W5000. It's great with fast & clear phones like the W5000 and K501, but probably your last choice for any headphone that starts off too warm or recessed (I don't even want to imagine how thick and syrupy this tube would sound with the HD650 Neither the Darkvoice nor the W5000 have what I would call a big soundstage, so the RCA's smaller, more intimate sound isn't a problem for me, and works great because it doesn't try to make the W5000 do more than it actually can for soundstage. It is by far and away the most "musical" tube I've used. I can't even analytically listen to it if I try, I just get lost in the music for several hours at a time, even if I only meant to check how one track sounded. The music just flows. I've also been using a Svetlana 6H13C for the output tube, which I haven't had any complaints about at all. Both of these tubes are easy to get real cheap, so that makes me even happier about the combo! I really wish I could give my thoughts on this tube with more common phones like the K701. |
Originally Posted by echo1 Dont forget, I was the first to decide that the RCA was a favorite for the darkvoice |
Originally Posted by Fitz Interesting question. The original 336 and 2nd revision 336 are easily distinguishable by silver vs black, but I'm not specifically aware of any external changes from 336 to 336i. |
Originally Posted by Fitz Well I'm the first to declare it best with the 336FM, so there! |
Originally Posted by echo1 Well I'me getting a Paradisea Dac and Fitz dont have one. NA NA Na.Stick that in your Darkvoice FM and smoke it. |
Originally Posted by echo1 Hay Fitz,if you send me a schematic of your design change or your new parts list,I have a real nice Smoke glass RCA here I could cut you a good deal. ???????????? |
Originally Posted by echo1 I was mistaken I guess. I thought you said that you had just done something different that improved the sound. But Back to the RCA, I just picked up 3 RCA 12sn7gt dark glass and with my CBS and Marconi tubes I fell that I can let go now of my remaining 6sn7 stock. I do have a 6sn7 smoke glass,not the heavy dark glass. I will let you have it for the astonishing price of sending some of that spare wire you have.I need some 22,20 gauge wire.And maybe some future advice?I still thank you for helping me. |