longbowbbs's latest activity
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longbowbbs replied to the thread The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread.The HD800's are significantly better at percussive attack than the 600 series.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Thanks for that suggestion, Robert!
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.I would like to get my hands on a Weiss 501 to pair with the S6.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.A great DAC too. Chord does terrific work with their DAC's.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Welcome to the club!
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longbowbbs replied to the thread What's the best amp for HD800.The HD800's are great with Single Ended Triode tube amps.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Haha! My VT231 is way older than me already. it will likely outlast me as well.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.I have several older 6SN7's so I am good probably for my lifetime without having to purchase anything else.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Makes sense. Not as pretty but a better performer.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Well, that tube switch was not an improvement. So I went back to the USAF-596 and RCA-VT231. However, I just swapped out the USAF-596...
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Changed up the tube set for my S6. I swapped out the USAF-596 as rectifier for the Sovtek 5U4G. I also swapped the RCA VT231 Green Girl...
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longbowbbs replied to the thread ALO Audio Studio Six Reviews and Impressions Thread.Truly sad news. Thanks for the great work, Jim! You leave a special legacy.
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longbowbbs replied to the thread Moon Nēo 430HA Reference Headphone Amplifier.The 680D is top notch. It is, after all, a nearly $10k DAC. The headphone amp part of the 430 is reference level even though it has been...
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longbowbbs replied to the thread Moon Nēo 430HA Reference Headphone Amplifier.The 680D is a terrific DAC. It would be more refined than the DAC in the 430HAD. Plus you would get the benefit of the streamer...
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longbowbbs replied to the thread The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread.So far my original pads are holding up. What are peoples favorite replacement pads? Are Seen's the best?