[Wuthoqquan]

But the 6011 seems to be (to my ears) the preferred one for the moment... 

Did you really mean 6011?

I'm getting a little confused now...

 

[meomap]

Looks like I need to crack open the CDM and try one of the Mullards in the CV5!

How the Mullard 6112 Sq with CV5?

 

[mscott58]

How the Mullard 6112 Sq with CV5?

Haven't had a chance to swap them. Am testing the CDM with the Vega's in balanced mode so want to keep the Mullards in the CDM for now before I swap one of the tubes into the CV5. Cheers 

 

[doofalb]

  Haven't had a chance to swap them. Am testing the CDM with the Vega's in balanced mode so want to keep the Mullards in the CDM for now before I swap one of the tubes into the CV5. Cheers 

Would love to hear your opinion on Vega + CV5 + Mojo vs Vega + CDM

 

[mscott58]

  Would love to hear your opinion on Vega + CV5 + Mojo vs Vega + CDM

CV5+Mojo+Vega = Portable heaven. You are in the music, wherever you are. Very involving and enjoyable. 
 
CDM+Mojo+Vega = Even deeper immersion, but definitely better in balanced mode, which kicks it a notch or so (IMO of course) above the CV5. However, it's not really good for portable use IME. 
 
Cavalli LAu+Vega = Another angle of great immersion, but with the directness of SS versus the taste of tubes from the CDM. As always, I love both, and switch between them.
 
Cheers  

 

[goldendarko]

Hmm would think the CV5 / Mojo combo would outperform the CDM since it's basically the same amp section with the improved DAC of the mojo. I'm currently looking again for a nice portable setup to use with the Andromeda but there are so few good options out there. So far my favorite has been the Audioquest Dragonfly Red but that could get a bit bright sounding at times. The AK70 sounds better but the TIDAL integration sucks so now I'm looking for a amp & DAC to just use with my iPhone.

 

[mscott58]

Hmm would think the CV5 / Mojo combo would outperform the CDM since it's basically the same amp section with the improved DAC of the mojo. I'm currently looking again for a nice portable setup to use with the Andromeda but there are so few good options out there. So far my favorite has been the Audioquest Dragonfly Red but that could get a bit bright sounding at times. The AK70 sounds better but the TIDAL integration sucks so now I'm looking for a amp & DAC to just use with my iPhone.

Ah, great point and my mistake! I was actually feeding the CDM with the Mojo as well. Will correct my prior post. Thanks

 

[goldendarko]

Ah, great point and my mistake! I was actually feeding the CDM with the Mojo as well. Will correct my prior post. Thanks

Ah I see. That sounds nice but a bit impractical for me at least. I don't think I could fit an iPhone , mojo and CDM all in one pocket, lol

 

[doofalb]

  CV5+Mojo+Vega = Portable heaven. You are in the music, wherever you are. Very involving and enjoyable. 
 
CDM+Mojo+Vega = Even deeper immersion, but definitely better in balanced mode, which kicks it a notch or so (IMO of course) above the CV5. However, it's not really good for portable use IME. 
 
Cavalli LAu+Vega = Another angle of great immersion, but with the directness of SS versus the taste of tubes from the CDM. As always, I love both, and switch between them.
 
Cheers  

Thanks, very helpful. Do you still have the Cavalli Liquid Carbon? How does the Mojo+CV5 compare to the Mojo+LC?
I wish the LAu was doable with my budget, but also eh..availability is somewhat limited and it's highly un-portable 

 

 

[jeffri]

Just received my Continental V5, excellent amp and I really liked the sound. The build quality is superb, have a lot of power to drive everything I have. Matched very well with Mojo too.

Some pics (sorry for my other toy there)

 

[sonickarma]

Just received my Continental V5, excellent amp and I really liked the sound. The build quality is superb, have a lot of power to drive everything I have. Matched very well with Mojo too.

Some pics (sorry for my other toy there)

 
Cool pics 

 

 

[goldendarko]

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Its bigger in person 

I bet that's what u tell all the women u meet online

 

[sonickarma]

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I bet that's what u tell all the women u meet online

 

[Wuthoqquan]

Does anybody happen to know when the Raytheon 6832 is expected to be back in stock on the Alo store? It's no longer available since a couple of weeks already... not sure if I should wait for it to be again available or just place an order for the GE 6021. I'd gladly buy both together, rather than placing two separate orders.

 

[mscott58]

  Does anybody happen to know when the Raytheon 6832 is expected to be back in stock on the Alo store? It's no longer available since a couple of weeks already... not sure if I should wait for it to be again available or just place an order for the GE 6021. I'd gladly buy both together, rather than placing two separate orders.

It's hard to say. Ken usually puts up all the tubes he has and is always on the lookout for more. Sourcing quantities of certain of these NOS tubes is not easy or cheap. 
 
Regarding the Raytheon 6832's, you can find them for sale at places like eBay. There's someone who is selling matched pairs for only ~$7. You can then get the mini-circuit boards from Ken at ALO and make your own, if you're a little talented with a soldering iron. 
 
Cheers