Recent content by WillieB

Great, another variant. Hifiman loves to price their own customers out of the used market. The could have created a new model, but this is how they devalue your current used model so you can't get a decent price for it. This is precisely why they'll never sell me another headphone.

This looks very similar to what I saw in a write up on ASR. I use some of these points too, but a stronger bass line for some of the classic rock that I like. I am using the stock pads, though. The funny thing is that I arrived at my EQ by trial and error, and then found striking similarities on...

Anyone know what happened to Xulingmrs vendor on Ebay? I checked the site for several countries and can't find any listings. It looks like the store has been taken down completely. Any recommendations for high quality adapters from a vendor/website?

Yes, same pinout as 6L6/KT88. Here is a link to the datasheets so you can compare: https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/127/6/6V6.pdf https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/127/6/6L6GC.pdf

So you're using the same adapter for EL34 that you use for KT88, etc... ? I enquired about EL34 elsewhere and there were concerns about G3 not being addressed/connected by the typical adapters people were using for KT88/6L6. I know KT77 is fine since it's connected internally. I have the Linlai...

I agree, but Audirvana should really have a contention so that the application can operate when the license servers are down. Their support is a clown show too. I endure their bullsh*t for the very reason that you cite, but one day that won't be enough.

I typically use Audirvana on a PC as my audio player. It's been down today due to a MS/Azure issue in Europe so this is my first time spending time with the Qobuz app on PC. I must say, it's a disappointment. The player itself is trash. At least it supports exclusive mode so I can try and fix...

I just bought a used 800S. They are from the first run made in Germany, the ones without the S on the headband. They've had plenty of time to loosen up over the years. Your post was very helpful and I think these are good for another 8 years. Thank you!

I guess I wasn't clear on the first go-round. The failed tubes are 6SN7GT(in both cases) preamp tubes, not power tubes. I thought I was giving that bit of information by the tube brands/nicknames I gave (Bad Boys, Ken Rad, ...). I did say that the 6550s were Sovtek, but should have been more...

Anyone here had problems with Euforia or Euforia AE killing tubes in one channel? I've had two sets of NOS tubes, one set Ken-Rad and one set Sylvania Bad Boys, that have dropped one of the triodes in the left channel tube. Both times I think I had Sovtek 6550s as power tubes. Both times the amp...

Thanks guys!! This thing is quite the tube roller I see. I'm listening to Soviet 6H8C with Gold Lion (Russian) KT66 tonight and it is a surprising combination to say the least. I ordered another set of adapters and I am thinking of setting up an external heater supply to open up some other options.

When using KTxx as drivers, do you use the same type of adapters that are used for the power tubes?

I have wanted a nicer OTL for quite some time as my 300 ohm headphone collection has grown. I've only had lesser ones so far and spent over 18 months on the waiting list with 1101 and never got an email or call. I finally decided to give Feliks a chance so I purchased a Euphoria AE today. I...

I have Bigger Ben Rev 2 and Caldera. I'm not sure how similar the experience would be with Nautilus, but I have pretty good luck with most types of power tubes with Caldera, but I really like Gold Lion KT66, Tung-Sol 7581A, and EHX 6CA7. If you want bass-forward, try JJ KT66 - these take some...