[gr8soundz]

Thanks Marco for your passionate argument for the RX! I would be very tempted based on this, but have just managed to source myself an amp I've been wanting to try for absolutely ages, the Vorzuge Vorzamp Duo...! Really looking forward to testing it against the CV5. My fear is that it will lead one way, and one way only... Vorzuge for portable, CDM for home. This hobby. Sigh.

Let us know how the Vorzamp Duo compares. I've been looking at the Vorzuge (with EQ) for while as a possible upgrade from the CV5.

 

[jhog]

Let us know how the Vorzamp Duo compares. I've been looking at the Vorzuge (with EQ) for while as a possible upgrade from the CV5.

Will do. Am equally intrigued, but least because of how hard it is to find Vorzuge amps second hand. Feels like folk never let them go...

 

[jhog]

Have decided to let my Alo CV5 go, after getting the Vorzuge Duo. Open for trades or sale, if anyone is interested. It’s in the FS forum. Will post more detailed comparisons between the two amps (both of which are fantastic), in a bit.

 

[Martin J]

Stacked it with AK sa700.a finally able to drive my aeon flows

 

[meomap]

Stacked it with AK sa700.a finally able to drive my aeon flows

What tube brand inside CV5?

 

[Martin J]

What tube brand inside CV5?

Stock Philips tube...


anyone know what line in voltage works best? 2V? 1V?

 

[meomap]

Stock Philips tube...


anyone know what line in voltage works best? 2V? 1V?

I believe it should be 2V as standard.

 

[meomap]

Stock Philips tube...


anyone know what line in voltage works best? 2V? 1V?

I have CV5 and CDM as well.

 

[Martin J]

I believe it should be 2V as standard.

thanks! i am loving the synergy with the mid centric tone of the AK SA700 and the CV5.....now to find new tubes.

 

[Martin J]

I have CV5 and CDM as well.

Wondering which one you preferred more?

 

[paulgc]

After having the CV5 for some time I braved changing the tube to one I purchased from @KB .

Some thoughts on the experience...

Only tool required is a 1.5mm Allen Key. Most difficult procedures in descending order:

1. By far was getting the amp out of the leather case. Was pretty stuck and took most of the time. 15 minutes
2. Getting original tube off double sided tape. 3-5 minutes
3. Getting everything aligned back in the case so it would close. Couple of tries. 3 minutes
4. Installing new tube. 10 seconds

A successful first attempt. Tube rolled to https://www.aloaudio.com/shop/cv5-6832/

Love the CV5. Just wish some of the other tubes were still available... https://www.aloaudio.com/shop/6bf7-green-tube-for-cv5/ https://www.aloaudio.com/shop/6bf7-gold-tube-for-cv5/ https://www.aloaudio.com/shop/syl6021-green-tube-for-cv5/ @KB , if you have any of these mounted on boards let me know! I will take one of each. And a battery when available.

MojoPoly>CV5>Cascade/Atlas.

 

[meomap]

Wondering which one you preferred more?

To me, CV5 is for mostly portable usage; in my Jean pocket or short. Source is usually Ipod touch or 5.5 Gen. Can't do that with CDM.

CDM is a lot more open sounding vs CV5 more intimate and more holographic sounding. CDM feels more power and cleaner than CV5.

Just test out Note 9 + AQ Cobalt as DAC + CDM vs. CV5, using Qobuz as streamer.
I like CDM more because it's just more air pushing through and bigger soundstage vs CV5.
Using 6832 tubes for both CDM and CV5 as well.
Will test out other brands of tubes bought from ALO long time ago.

Used DHC silver Complement 4 model and ALO Ref 8 Copper and SPC IC. OCC silver IC sounds much cleaner and has blacker background.

Used Noble Audio Khan, Aeon Closed, and Utopia.
HD800S coming this week.

 

[Silent Xaxal]

Is this strong enough for a T50rp? Got a ZMF Blackwood coming in.

 

[jonathane40]

Hi, has anyone been able to find a way to shield Continental V5 in order to avoid RFI EMI interference when using it near a cellphone? It's gotten increasingly more annoying to deal with this as turning on airplane mode won't allow to stream from Apple Music. I also have been using a medium-long cable and still get interference! Has anyone tried ferrite ring core refi Emily noise suppressor cable clips? I know this tend to work with solid state dacs. I just don't know if this would work with dap's that have vacuum tubes!

cheers!
Jon

 

[jerick70]

Hi, has anyone been able to find a way to shield Continental V5 in order to avoid RFI EMI interference when using it near a cellphone? It's gotten increasingly more annoying to deal with this as turning on airplane mode won't allow to stream from Apple Music. I also have been using a medium-long cable and still get interference! Has anyone tried ferrite ring core refi Emily noise suppressor cable clips? I know this tend to work with solid state dacs. I just don't know if this would work with dap's that have vacuum tubes!

cheers!
Jon

I've owned quite a few portable tube amps and interference has always been a problem for me. The best tube amp for interference was the Fostex HP-V1. IMO it was the best portable tube amp I've owned.

I've never tried it but you could always build or buy a small Faraday cage and put your amp and source in it. Or better yet buy a Faraday bag.... https://godarkbags.com/collections/faraday-bags