Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete The gain settings are not a sound shaping feature.....they are used to match the load the head phones present to the output stage as closely as possible......with tube amps (or any amp really) you don't want to play musical chairs with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Henmyr Very strange. A few days ago I started to play with the gain setting. Before, I've always used all att on, which is max negative feedback which results in lowest gain if I get it right. I've now put it at high gain (10x, all off). My impression was...

I just noticed I never changed the gain setting since I own the amp, the gain sits at 3, but I did not sense any problems with it at such a low gain setting(my normal listening level is around 9o'clock on the volume knob). It is said gain 10 is recommended for hd650. any thoughts? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Spareribs For one of my tube amps, I use it for speakers and I like to fall asleep to music. I have a timer that can turn off the amp after I fall asleep. Is this ok for the amp? great idea, what timers do you use? how to use them? is it like a switch...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bagger Which of these ones are the so muched talked about Mullard M8100 tube? 1) EF92 6CQ6 M8161 CV4015 Mullard Tube Matched Quads - (eBay.ca item 380096201493 end time 10-Jun-09 14:16:45 EDT) 2) CV4015 M8161 EF92 9D6 MULLARD QDD TUBE VALVE NOS PAIR -...

Quote: Originally Posted by dukja M8083 is my current favorite now. I got 2 pairs (4 tubes) for $15 with $10 shipping. Extremely good value. M8083 will light up brightly when you turn it on, which is interesting to watch. Mine is a little bit microphonic but it only tinkles when I cause...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pagail118 Hi, I recently bought a Little Dot MK III and I sometimes hear a small scratching noise ( like when you are in seeking a radio channel ) on the right side. It is intermittent and sometimes it's pure silence. I can only hear it when the music is...

could any fellows tell more about the difference about m8161(ef92) and m8083(ef91), I have ld mk3 to drive hd650, I am torn which pair to buy. I already have WE 403b and want to have a different experience. is there a list of must listen tubes for little dot mk3?

Quote: Originally Posted by lescanard I've been on a bit of a tube buying spree - had previously picked up the Mullard EF92s - and at first found them a little under-powered (particularly for my k701s) - but after some burn in they seemed to open up nicely. I find that they really take...

Hi, I use a nad 3020 amp to power the hd 650 headphone when I listen before sleep in bed. I put the headphone beside my head because wearing it during sleeping is very uncomfortable. The volumn has to be bigger than normal because it is not close to my ears. I saw on the amp that sometimes...

Hello, I want to buy a comfortable headphone that does not clamp my glasses. I have a hd650, but when I use it, I would take off the glasses. I hear that Bose is very comfortable but never tried. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Thanks!