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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.Yep, those are the Teles -- mine were used briefly in a preamp and sounded very clean in that usage. I also have a few Tungsrams and...
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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.I've used some NOS Teles and 50s Amperex Bugles with success. Not enough hours or listening notes to make any use observations but the...
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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.Very nice! I've got some NOS Teles coming from a mate this weekend. Have tried some JAN/GEs to excellent effect and next up some vintage...
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I gave in. Ordered 10/4 delivered 10/6. Switched supplied pair gain tubes to NOS Telefunken 6dj8. Paired with Focal Stellias. So far... -
orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.Thanks -- going to have a longer listen with these later today. I did run the Folks for a few hours with the HD8xx in harness, partly...
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I really like the FV with the OG Clear. It didn’t pair well with my Woo WA6-SE, but the FV sounds fantastic. -
orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.I do. Will give them a run tomorrow when I have a chance. So far I'm really enjoying this Folksv with the phones I have here, from AQs...
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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.It can be noticeable, but with proper ventilation mine dissipates pretty quickly in my 12 x 16 listening room. FWIW, I run a full-tube...
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One thing I’ve noticed about the FV- it doesn’t act much like an OTL except maybe in it’s ability to sound holographic. The output... -
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Below are my first pass opinions on the Schiit Folkvangr. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional musician, recording engineer, or... -
orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.Well, it's here... ...and it's a beauty.
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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.Hah -- the black finish is fabulous but this one seems to be all about the toobs, so I'm happy with either really.
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orkney replied to the thread Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread.I was hold "a very few / handful of units," silver only. The salesperson I was dealing with said they expected to be sold out for good...