Yes, that looks like the Bad Boy. The "fuzziness" you see up top is deposited evaporated metal from the cathode heater element - similar to how water will condense on a cool window next to a boiling kettle. It doesn't affect tube functionality, but is an indication that the tube has been used...

I came out of retirement to say that unless a 6n7 is specified by your amp manufacturer as a drop in replacement for a 6sn7 (highly unlikely), it is NOT compatible. It's operating characteristics are different, and as mentioned above it's pin configuration is different..

Yes.

The LCD-X has - when compared to the LCD-2 - more airy highs, more midbass, more clarity, and much much much less congestion, which in turns explains the much better/wider soundstaging.   I like it.

Come on, that cable ad is BS - seriously who needs the last 0.000001% that cables may or may not provide for portable listening out of an unamped device listening to lossy files?   And while we're on about BS - WTH is "super nylon"??   Oh wait, it's just nylon, but now with a 5000% upcharge.

Thanks guys.

My inline remote cable sounds fine.   Come on guys, a little bit of perspective and common sense - chances are you won't get a broken cable, even if there is one very vocal poster here who keeps going on and on and on about his broken cable...   The exception is just that - an exception.

There is no way on God's green earth that the Momentum sounds "like" the HD800 - they are completely different, chalk and cheese, summer and winter, black and white, etc.    The HD800's strengths are its imaging and detail retrieval. It has a piercing treble to some, me included. The...

Hi all, have a few quick questions that have been bugging me...   This is my current setup: computer > FLAC + foobar2k + WASAPI (event) > Realtek digital output (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) > TOSLINK > Schiit Gungnir (balanced) > Schiit Mjolnir (balanced) > LCD-3 (balanced)   1. If I...

Also my ears being 6.5cm height monsters don't fit in them, so I guess I'm an outlier...

Just picked up a pair today - am pretty amazed that they do bass better than much more expensive headphones. They are a pretty much perfect for portable non public transport use imo.

Quote:   I'm not in Melbourne and have no plans to go there, so for all intents and purposes I might as well be in a different country. And what about the NZ customers?    Really, what is the benefit here, except for the ability to audition for Melbourne based folk and those willing...

Just want to mention that I am pretty pissed that Schiit basically threw its Australia/New Zealand customers under a bus by striking an exclusive deal with a local distributor - i.e. we cannot order direct from Schiit anymore, and must go through this distributor.   Which added absolutely...

Quote:   Freakin' hilarious, especially in light of post #2.

Hey guys, just thought I'd drop in here and say hi. Great to see that there are still tons of 6SN7 lovers out there! 

Hi all,    Haven't been around in ages. Recognise a few familiar usernames here and there, but it's been some time.    I've decided to resurrect my headphone fetish with a pair of Thunderpants. Buying blind FTW!!   Am considering pairing this with a Lyr - any comments on how this...

Quote: Originally Posted by cotdt The K701 has the best resolution of all the ones I've heard. And nothing is wrong with EQ. Look at Ultrasone, they have a circuit inside the headphone that EQs the response. I'd rather do that in digital than in analog which can degrade the sound. At...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik I know, and I'm sure I'll get pummeled for saying that. But the K-501 just sounds more "real" across the board to me. No, you're right.

Quote: Originally Posted by SweetAdeline uh, is this normal? http://cgi.ebay.com/THORENS-TD-160-S...QQcmdZViewItem Are these really worth that much? That seller usually gets high prices for his stuff - he's a honest chap who packs his stuff exceedingly well (I've purchased...

Quote: Originally Posted by memepool The Linn LP12 is just as well made today as anything from the 70s as is the Michell Gyrodeck or the SME V. You pay a lot more money becuase these are hand build rather than mass produced products. Although the best part of 2 grand for the new Linn...

Quote: Originally Posted by trains are bad I used to think that 70s players were better than all but the $1000+ audiophile modern players. I think I was wrong, I now think that the 70s players are better than modern decks at any price. I hate the fact that it costs 300 dollars for a...

Thank you ssportclay and memepool for your replies. ssportclay, you may be right - the TD126 I tried out was indeed a mkIII, and had serious issues with speed stability. Perhaps the fascia did not appeal to me, but my experience with it was anything but positive. Actually, come to think...

SweetAdeline, You might want to read this article. I feel it summarises nicely the strengths of the various Thorens models. http://www.stefanopasini.it/images/Thor1215.pdf AFAIK, the TD126 is often considered next to the TD125 - but I think it's actually a bit lower in overall quality...