[Deleeh]

I'm currently using the Singxer Sda 2 with the Su2 via I2S and I'm still satisfied. A good little insider tip for those on a tight budget is
Surprisingly, the Little Dot Dac 1 with its Wolfson chip on the Euforia is also worth its firework, even better when connected to the Su 2 via coax.

 

[Quince]

What DAC are people pairing with their Euphoria ?

Qutest and Marantz SA-10. Both work beautifully, but prefer the more natural, fuller feel of the Marantz.

 

[canfabulous]

What DAC are people pairing with their Euphoria ?

Typically, a Hugo 2 with a 2go for streaming.

 

[aqsw]

I'm using a Hegel HD12 with Cocktail x45 streamer

 

[SlothRock]

Just came in and Oh. My. God.

Guys - I got an HD800S today along with this amp (yay, mini Christmas!). I paired up the HD800S with my Burson GT and was very impressed - sounded great. Paired it with the Euforia AE….BLISS. Why did i take so long to get into the tube game?

 

[JTbbb]

Just came in and Oh. My. God.

Guys - I got an HD800S today along with this amp (yay, mini Christmas!). I paired up the HD800S with my Burson GT and was very impressed - sounded great. Paired it with the Euforia AE….BLISS. Why did i take so long to get into the tube game?

You will find that those psvane drivers are pretty good, though they can be bettered by NOS replacements. But your biggest bang for your buck will be replacing those powers. If you can get yourself a pair of Tungsol 5998’s, they are up there with the best!

 

[Deleeh]

Welcome to the Euforia club,

 

[SlothRock]

You will find that those psvane drivers are pretty good, though they can be bettered by NOS replacements. But your biggest bang for your buck will be replacing those powers. If you can get yourself a pair of Tungsol 5998’s, they are up there with the best!

Thank you for the recommendation! Might be a good place to start . What’s a good price for a pair of 5998’s? I’m seeing them roughly between 300-450 for one and 550-600 for a pair so far

 

[JTbbb]

Thank you for the recommendation! Might be a good place to start . What’s a good price for a pair of 5998’s? I’m seeing them roughly between 300-450 for one and 550-600 for a pair so far

If you keep your finger on the pulse you should be able to get a pair cheaper than that. Also, the AE is not sensitive to electrically un-matched pairs (as long as they are not wildly different) so you can buy singles. Just make sure that the manufacture dates match up reasonably close.

As far as powers are concerned, the 5998’s are not a place to start, they are a finish!

 

[Magol79]

Thank you for the recommendation! Might be a good place to start . What’s a good price for a pair of 5998’s? I’m seeing them roughly between 300-450 for one and 550-600 for a pair so far

While you wait for a pair of 5998s to show up, buy a pair of 6080 tubes. Much cheaper and a step up from the stock tubes.

 

[SlothRock]

While you wait for a pair of 5998s to show up, buy a pair of 6080 tubes. Much cheaper and a step up from the stock tubes.

I did already find some GEC 6080’s on eBay for $99/each so maybe a good starting point then keep an eye on cheaper tungsol 5998’s

 

[JTbbb]

I did already find some GEC 6080’s on eBay for $99/each so maybe a good starting point then keep an eye on cheaper tungsol 5998’s

Be careful with those, that they are genuine! That’s cheap for GEC’s.

 

[SlothRock]

Be careful with those, that they are genuine! That’s cheap for GEC’s.

I thought the same - I was told Langrex is an established, well known seller which makes me feel better if that’s true. This is the listing for reference:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265213378481?hash=item3dbff2ffb1:g:8F8AAOSwYp9g3Eo2

 

[JTbbb]

I thought the same - I was told Langrex is an established, well known seller which makes me feel better if that’s true. This is the listing for reference:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265213378481?hash=item3dbff2ffb1:g:8F8AAOSwYp9g3Eo2

Yes they do have a good reputation. I used to have a pair and mine looked like these. There are others here that may be able to give better advice.

 

[barontan2418]

Yes they do have a good reputation. I used to have a pair and mine looked like these. There are others here that may be able to give better advice.

Cannot go wrong with Langrex. Really good company from which I have purchased many a tube.