Recent content by js319

The Sony sound

First attempt at a tube roll, with the Sophia Electric 300b.

No driver tubes for any of the models except the Head DAC. No functional difference between Level 7 and Big 7. In terms of sound "signature", I listened to both at a local dealer where the two units had very similar configuration (e.g. even the caps are both Jupiter), but it was not a vigorous...

Still busy listening to DSD and transferring music to a player/server that just arrived. But will try upsampling non DSD to DSD in due course. As a general rule I try not to upsample as a matter of personal preference, though in this case I just might make an exception for the Lampi to test out...

Hi there. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, indeed I have the DSD (128) module.     Sorry I can't be of help, as I did not order the headphone, volume control, nor the balanced options. Alrainbow may be able to answer your question. I suspect the HE6 would be a stretch for the amp to...

Thanks for the recommendation. Indeed the National Union 6F8G are my driver tubes of choice!

Hi there. DSD128 and Jupiter caps. I did think about ordering the newly offered balanced configuration, but then I really didn't want to give up tube rolling. I'm in Asia. Cheers.

Dvorak 9th, 4th movement, Youth Orchestra of the Americas, Jean-Pascal Hamelin I had previously not rated this recording all that well, because I thought it sounded relatively “closed” and flat. This would not have been one of the first tracks I listened to, except for the fact I was looking...

New Lampi owner reporting for duty! Initial listening impressions (mostly of DSD) to follow. Cheers.

Adagio D'Albinoni Gary Karr Plays Bach

This looks awesome!

Hi Al. I think I speak for a many of us when I say I am super envious! I do have a few questions where I would love to hear your views: You mentioned towards the beginning that you feel the amp section of the Head DAC beats several SS or tube amps you have on hand. Can I confirm what you mean...

http://quartetsanfrancisco.com/recordings/qsf-plays-brubeck/ Quartet San Franciso Plays Brubeck. This is a fantastic recording. On my LCD-3Fs driven by warmish tubes on a WA22 amp, the texture of the strings is amazing. I don't have the HD800s, but I am sure the music will also sound great with...

Thank you both Mikelap and Badas for your input. Badas indeed I had followed your comments about the 6AS7Gs from earlier, I was just hoping against hope that your experience is isolated ...   I tried a number of things earlier this evening: - No blue flares upon turning on, in response to...

Dear all, Have been lurking for a few months here. None of you know this until now, but I am quite indebted to many of you for all the experience and wisdom you have shared with your Woo gear. It was really this thread that urged me to take the plunge on a WA22, which I took delivery of a few...