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    telefunken Ecc801s

    As drivers (or phase inverters) in my Jolida 3502c amp, the pair of TFK ECC801s are simply terrific tubes. Great extension, precision, detail and the deepest bass. No doubt a true reference among 12AT7s/ECC81s,( and I have many) but this one is special. I think the asking prices today are...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Hi Cf....And where in this world (apart from CJ) can I find a pair of these mega-rare, unobtanium Valvo mesh plates ?? (Lol) my comment about the EL11s/KT88s was made almost entirely with Euforia as a preamp driving my tube PA...and this explains our slightly different impressions. My tube amp...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Absolutely, CF: KT77s/KT88s is one of the best combos I have heard in Euforia: punchy, revealing, great bass/synergy with the 88s. The OTHER combo that impresses me the most is this one: With Philips/Valvo/Siemens EL11 (same tube), the ones made by Loewe Opta factory, Berlin. Later...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Hi, TR, and let me say that I have no doubts that the AE Euforia is a legitimate upgrade and not just a “tweak”... only that advertised mods by FA do not look very significant soundwise (for Euforia owners)...save for a hint on a new “very low noise” circuit config that they do not reveal...and...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    The AE Euforia look really nice, but the upgrades over the “standard” one (wiring, caps, trafo) look more incremental than substantial (IMHO) in terms of final sound quality. With all due respect for UP-OCC wiring, (and given the short internal runs) I think that Euforia silver wiring is...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Good news ! unfortunately, I have had problems with Mrs. Xuling EL11/6SN7 adaptors, at least three of them (!) just ceased working at different times for no apparent reason (after using them carefully) which indicates (for me) very bad soldering. I reported this to xulingmrs, and they promised...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Reading about CJs Euforia stellar performance with 2 x GU50 plus 2 x TT21 as powers, driving his very nice Vincent SS amp, and a pair of gorgeous Tannoy speakers, or CFs Euforia driving his also super nice Anthem SS amp to great SVS speakers, I am much more in tune, and able to understand that...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Hey CJ...another of your great tube discoveries !! And a significant one it seems, if a $ 3 GU50 tube is able to even approach the performance of a $ 250 thoroughbred, then I really LIKE this one !! But, no adaptors available...(?) Regarding the external PS, well, the fuss of setting up one...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    I am mightily impressed (to say the least) with the sound of the Shuguang WEKT88 Plus quad on my power amp. After only about 20 hours or so of burn-in I ceased trying to find flaws, and simply enjoyed the sound...a lot. To begin with, the bass -while very deep- is also the tightest, fastest...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Just look at these little chinese beauties (8 watt) at just $ 190 plus shipping... The whole amp costs less than a single (used) GEC tube !! And a most interesting comment from the manufacturer: “FU50/GU50 is a pentode tube with 40W plate dissipation, It is designed for communication...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Daunting ? I would say bordering madness at that prices, but who knows ? great sound demands certain sacrifices !! (Lol). Re. the GU50 adaptor, I think the 7N7/6SN7 octal adaptor is also a “roll jaw” type that might fit (?) BTW, tried my new Shuguang WEKT88 quad in Euforia and it sounded...
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