I use cigar box. Looks and smells nice (even though I'm not a smoker). You can check some photos from here: http://www.head-fi.org/g/a/759638/headphones-tubes/

  I have tested both 650s and K702s with Jot and I must say that I definitely prefer the K702 because of the bigger and more airy soundstage. Havent tested them balanced though.

  Hey how many pairs of tips were included in the box?

  Let me know if you find something similar with better bass tuning.

Got my ES3 and star tips yesterday. First impressions after several hours of use:   Stock tips are decent. I got the best fit and sound with small silicone and comply tips, the silicone being the best. With good fit the isolation and sound obviously improves significantly. Box content and the...

Just made an order of ES3 and some westone STAR tips. Ill be posting my impressions after I receive the items.

Good conversation I like it. And thanks for the input guys, appreciated!   Quote:   I have tested 812 few times in different expos. I think they are great headphones, but for me the treble/upper mids were a bit too harsh. Tested them with solid state so I guess tube amp would have better...

So if I have understood correctly the sm64 are more U shaped than the es3? Meaning that the es3 are more balanced, but still deliver good amounts of bass?

  Same here not a single one has died since my first tube purchase.

Hi all!   I would appreciate some help because I need IEMs to monitor electric drums (practice and gigs) and listen music while commuting to work. I also listen music quite often in the library. I was about to order sm64 (339€), but now im wondering whether the es3 (399€) would be better for...

  http://www.head-fi.org/t/633006/aune-t1-usb-tube-dac-amp-discussion-thread-see-first-post-for-faq/2010#post_9502294   I'd go for Amperex 7308. It's the king regardless of headphones. This being said you can probably find cheaper alternatives to match your headphone signature.

  Manual and gain settings along with all other useful info can be found in first post faq and the useful posts link.

Finland, but it seems i posted this too hastily. Tried different tubes and E17 and they all had the same rattling sound. I located the problem to be my usb port not the T1. It seems that I cant have anything in the port next to amp usb port or there will be rattling distorted sound. Don't really...

I think my T1 just broke. Any legit places I can get this MK2?

  Start with FAQ and info post. Those will get you started.

  Here's my solution:      

Good taste bro. I might buy that Dave Matthews disc (especially if gravedigger is in there). Other interesting discs/artists are already covered. Get Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scott's. No collection is complete without that one. It's easily one of my best discs ;)

  Just curious what blu ray concerts you have. Been collecting them for a while and always ready to take in good suggestions. Latest purchase was Joe Cocker Fire It Up. Really nice disc, but had to order it from Germany.

Info post updated with new DIY section (ElBartoME's led color mod). mikoss could you combine your tube reviews into one post so i can link them to the info post. I would also appreciated if somebody could do easy to follow step by step guide for changing caps (ElBartoME has good start in this...

  Tubes have grading system depending on the noise they make and I believe phono grade is the quietest one. Many members here have bought driver grade tubes and are happy with the performance. My opinion is you don't need phono grade tubes in T1.     Check these links out if you are...

Seems like the useful links are not yet linked to the first post. As it would be stupid to not have this info readily available, I have restored the links for the time being. If some more active member wants to take it over just ask joeq to change the link. The info is pretty comprehensive as...

Well I tried to offer the post for someone to take it over. I knew this way someone would definitely do so. There's been so much negativity going on here lately that I'll be stepping back from the forums. It's not only the thread but I get accusations via PM too. Take care of the thread and try...

  Yes this is very true. We should try keeping this thread fun and educational.     This is another good observation. We should work together to create good guides for all of us to enjoy. Maybe first create DIY guide for changing caps and then add peoples impressions of different caps...

  Yes those who have been reading my posts know that I've been quoting Brent Jessee several times before. It also says Brent Jessee in the text so I'm not claiming it to be my own text. Not all tubes have visible factory codes I know, but for what I know also at least some of american Amperexes...

With all the fakes and relabels I'd be very interested of those codes. I wouldn't buy any of those expensive tubes without proper etching.