[kornel221]

Hi , just wanted to thank you again for all the help , I recieved the jumpers today installed them and the tubes work perfectly i really like the sound of mullards now i am wondering if i should replace the power tubes , any recommendations?

 

[MIKELAP]

Hi , just wanted to thank you again for all the help , I recieved the jumpers today installed them and the tubes work perfectly i really like the sound of mullards now i am wondering if i should replace the power tubes , any recommendations?

Go to the LITTEDOT TUBE ROLLING GUIDE lots of stuff to read about over there i already gave you the link a few post back if you want to learn about the better power tubes go to page 201# 3007 but we started using 6SN7 as power tubes with adapters they sound really good probably the best sounding so far for the price..              http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-plated-6SN7-6n8p-CV181-TO-6CG7-6FQ7-tube-converter-adapter-/201115946751?hash=item2ed371ceff:g:J2oAAOSwQjNW-kSg

 

[kornel221]

Go to the LITTEDOT TUBE ROLLING GUIDE lots of stuff to read about over there i already gave you the link a few post back if you want to learn about the better power tubes go to page 201# 3007 but we started using 6SN7 as power tubes with adapters they sound really good probably the best sounding so far for the price..              http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-plated-6SN7-6n8p-CV181-TO-6CG7-6FQ7-tube-converter-adapter-/201115946751?hash=item2ed371ceff:g:J2oAAOSwQjNW-kSg

Thank you so much I have been reading the forum for few good hours and was about to order electro harmonix 6H30Pi EH power tubes but then I decided to check my pcb version and unfortunatelly it is a v1.0 , from what i read i would have to do a resistor mod to be able to use them but couldnt find any more info on how to do it .

I think i found the resistors I would need (2W 150ohm):
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/metal-film-2w-150-ohm-resistor-d150r

I would appreciate any help with this regard as I never have done anything similar.

 

[superdux]

There's a MKIII modifieng thread somewhere here. Maybe they can help you?

 

[CJG888]

Just tried Sylvania 5687s (in Beidou adapters). Drivers are the Voskhods, cans HD600s. What an improvement! Much more detail and clarity, much tighter bass.

 

[frogmeat69]

  Go to the LITTEDOT TUBE ROLLING GUIDE lots of stuff to read about over there i already gave you the link a few post back if you want to learn about the better power tubes go to page 201# 3007 but we started using 6SN7 as power tubes with adapters they sound really good probably the best sounding so far for the price..              http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-plated-6SN7-6n8p-CV181-TO-6CG7-6FQ7-tube-converter-adapter-/201115946751?hash=item2ed371ceff:g:J2oAAOSwQjNW-kSg

Where do you recommend getting 6SN7 tubes to go with those adapters? Also, I see they have different versions, GT, GTA, GTB, EH, etc.... Which tube would be the right one? What brand is considered best? Lots of questions about this, any answers are appreciated.

 

[MIKELAP]

 

  Go to the LITTEDOT TUBE ROLLING GUIDE lots of stuff to read about over there i already gave you the link a few post back if you want to learn about the better power tubes go to page 201# 3007 but we started using 6SN7 as power tubes with adapters they sound really good probably the best sounding so far for the price..              http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-plated-6SN7-6n8p-CV181-TO-6CG7-6FQ7-tube-converter-adapter-/201115946751?hash=item2ed371ceff:g:J2oAAOSwQjNW-kSg

Where do you recommend getting 6SN7 tubes to go with those adapters? Also, I see they have different versions, GT, GTA, GTB, EH, etc.... Which tube would be the right one? What brand is considered best? Lots of questions about this, any answers are appreciated.

On page 202 post #3017 are a few popular 6SN7 types .Try using the search function atop the page very helpful also go to the LITTLEDOT TUBE ROLLING GUIDE  thread 

 

[richdytch]

Hello folks. Oldtime lurker, and only very occasional poster here. 
 
Well, UPS tell me that my Feliks Elise is only in the next town. So in order to try and take my mind off the wait (just how long can it take a courier to transport a parcel its last 24 miles?) I decided to try out a few tube combinations I'd never used before on the LD mkiii
 
The biggest surprise so far has been my 1944 Tung Sol 6AK5s, in conjunction with some mid-sixties RCA 6SN7GTs... a really nice complement to each other. Great treble, lovely rich bass - everything sounding way more open and coherent than I remember before. I actually think this combo is superior to the 6SN7GT with Yugo 6HN5. It feels rather more natural and easy. 
 
This'll be a nice way to see out the mkiii

 

[mordy]

Hi rd,
 
All that I can tell you is that ever since I got my Elise my LD MKIII is gathering dust....One listen to the Elise, and there is no going back. Please post your first impressions - we'd love to hear from you!

 

[richdytch]

Hi Mordy, 
 
Sorry for my delay replying. I'll post my full first impressions in the Elise thread shortly... but I think it'll provide a clear indication when I say that I'm late replying to you because last night I was fully occupied, listening to music
 
Rich

 

[i luvmusic 2]

Have you guys tried vintage receiver with speaker taps to drive your  HEADPHONES?
All my dedicated headphone amps are all collecting dust i thought about getting the ELI$3 or GL3NN amp these amps are at least $800 - $1000+CAD way too much for me just to drive my headphones but then i found my beloved PIONEER SX-3700($80CAD)i don't feel the need for any HP amps anymore.

 

[mordy]

Hi i luvemusic2,
 
Some of the old integrated amps and receivers had nice headphone outputs. Personally I listen mainly through speakers, but occasionally through headphones. Some time back I sold this 30W 1970s Pioneer integrated amp, and I was surprised how nice it sounded with headphones.
 

 
Way back I had a Headroom The Max headphone amplifier - was supposed to be class A, but I never liked it.
 
However, I now have an Elise amp. Besides being a headphone amp, it can be used as a preamp. All the great things people say about this amp are true, and I can highly recommend it. It is extremely flexible and can use a multitude of tubes and sounds terrific.
 
You could even use it as a preamp for your Pioneer receiver!

 

[Beztis]

sup guys, i just recently got an mk3 and am looking to get some warmer sounding driver tubes.  (I hear mullards are the way to go if you want the warmest sound that is pure pleasure /  i just want pure warm pleasure, don't care for treble/"details") - its been tough finding the correct tubes though tbh.
 
I found m8100s on ebay some say square getter and some say ring getter, what is the difference in sound? which one has the warmer sound?
 
also i ended up ordering some mullard  6ak5 tubes but apparently they are not m8100s because they are bva and was told on reddit that they are by brimar or something :S would those still have a nice warm sound or do i need to get m8100s? 
 
it is kinda annoying how it is hard to find discontinued stuff - i like to buy things that are readily available - are there any ef95 tubes that are still made today that have a nice warm sound? 

 

[superdux]

Welcome here on Head-Fi! Yes the Mullard 8100 are really warm. You can add more warmth and a darker sound signature if you add some Chinese Nanking 6SN7 tubes as power tubes . But you will also need adapters for the 6SN7 tubes. The sound will be really warm and dark.

 

[Beztis]

  Welcome here on Head-Fi! Yes the Mullard 8100 are really warm. You can add more warmth and a darker sound signature if you add some Chinese Nanking 6SN7 tubes as power tubes . But you will also need adapters for the 6SN7 tubes. The sound will be really warm and dark.

right on - what tubes are you using on your mk3? they look insanely cool in your avatar pic lol!