Caldera Open is magic on the Aegis. Really love the pairing

I feel like if anyone is gonna end up with a modded Super Aegis its gonna be you 🤣. You're halfway there already!

Nice. Good to hear that you don’t have to remove the board. Curious did you notice any sonic differences after swapping the caps? Awesome thanks for the info. Although on the other hand kinda feel if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Since it’s easy to replace then should it fail then replace it...

I was just thinking this. Is it worth proactively replacing? Also how much work would be involved in replacing them? We would pretty much have to fully remove the board right?

If you look at the base of the socket there's a notch where the centering pin would align with. So you would just line that up with the white mark. Alternatively you can count the number on the sockets. Its numbered 1-8. You will see matching 1-8 on the bottom of the tubes. You would match them...

my heart is set on black and white ebony 😍

Use a DAC that has multiple outputs. I've used a Schiit Bifrost 2/64 that has balanced XLR outputs (that goes to my SS Amp) and RCA outputs (that goes to my Aegis). Recently I upgraded to a Schiit Yggy. That has one balanced XLR outputs and 2 RCA outputs. The benefit it that all outputs are...

I used to mix live music. And when I was starting out one of the concepts I was taught was “visualising sound”. So your drawing totally makes sense to me. Funnily enough the idea of visualising sound actually makes a lot of sense

Would be interested in the list too. @Toonartist only makes me buy expensive tubes 🤣. So having budget options is definitely appreciated!

Am gonna need pics of those cups sir!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-aegis-official-thread.972476/post-18073177

I would definitely ask them and see if you could get pictures of the seam so you can decide if that’s something you could live with. That said I’ve bought a B-stock Caldera and can’t tell why it’s B-stock by looking at it. Just looks like natural wood to me. I would say that they have very...

I also have bought tubes from that seller. Also recommended by @Toonartist. I got my EL38s and Brimar rectifier from them. They shipped out quick and the tubes were well packaged and arrived in great shape.

For sale is Schiit Bifrost 2/64. There was a local deal for a Yggy+ that was too good to pass up so I’m no longer using the Bifrost. The unit works flawlessly. The top plate has some light scuffing. I tried my best to photograph them. Lmk if you need more pics of it. The remote also has some...

Selling my ZMF Homage in good condition and working flawlessly. I never installed the rubber feet but they are included in the box. Was planning on keeping it but ended up getting a Violectric V281 reissue due to FOMO 😅 Price includes insured shipping to the lower 48 and also PayPal fee. Am...

The ZMF pro cable. Definitely like it more than the ofc. It’s pliable, doesn’t hold shape and I think it sounds a bit better than ofc. I think it’s an awesome price point for what you get

Sounds like you’re gonna be swimming in tubes! Looking forward to your impressions

No. Zach mentioned in the Aegis thread that it does not. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-aegis-official-thread.972476/post-18102559 You can see a sample packing here https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-aegis-official-thread.972476/post-18102784

New fear unlocked! Gotta get spares of my favourites before the new Aegis owners start tube rolling :sweat_smile:

I really do enjoy the RCA 5691s. Haven't felt the need to roll different preamp tubes since i got em. You used to own a Quicksilver right? I did too. And built the DIY Aegis after. Its a huge jump. Sold my Quicksilver right after that.

For a budget option I’ve been eyeing this. I like the design and the smaller footprint suits my smaller apartment. https://a.co/d/2rioWa9

It can still make it as a Christmas gift. Just this coming Christmas 🤣

That would be dope! I would be so down to have a facility tour / meet once the transition is done

Thanks for the suggestion! The WA2 definitely is on the list to consider. Might try more tube rolling on the Aegis first to see. Seems the most economical 🤣

Thanks for the info! I did demo the Decware/ZMF OTL but it’s abit outside my price range 😅 I’m definitely keen on trying out the Mullard EL37s. Been keeping an eye out on a pair