So you exchanged the pads and that was it? I am hearing a lot of this... the pads soften and that affects the sound, and I guess it's it's also us getting used to the new sounds signatures... would you agree?

Hey, I am curiours, been trying to find some older posts from you on this, but didn't find any, would you mind sharing your conclussions on the burn-in after comparing a brand new vs your used Dianas? Thanks!

Gonna look for them! Thanks :)

Could it be that this guy didn't break in the DTCs enough? I heard they can change A LOT... but I am still watching his review, but I've seen mixed reviews of the DTCs so far thou. What's your take on them? UPDATE: Hmm... he just said it's a loaner and broken in.

Hey @iFi audio @Sebastien Chiu, quick question for you guys: Is it possible to connect the line-level balanced output on the back of my iDSD Diablo to a single ended Amp? (To use it as a source DAC). I was considering purchasing or making a cable adapter that connects: ground & R+ to one RCA...

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  And what do you guys think about these ones from 1979? For some reason the stamps on the boxes look too new...    http://www.ebay.com/itm/6J1P-EV-6ak5-EF95-USSR-1979-Lot-of-4-pcs-/172091890525?hash=item281179db5d:g:OjcAAOSwnLdWtmOg   Thanks once more :)

So you didn't like these? Or maybe they needed some more time to break. So what say you? Avoid the ones with notches? I had some from the '75 in sight but they ran out of :( Where did you buy yours? I am being picky because I only have a limited amount of shipments allowed per year to...

And how do yours sound? Did you have any chance to compare with other years? Thanks HungryPanda!

Hey Guys, What do you think about these voskhods? http://www.ebay.com/itm/291814506767?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 They are from 1981, and have OTK 9, ruggedized, military. I am about to order a few, but wanted to get your feedback before :) Thanks!!

Absolutely! And somehow I feel I will end up sharing the same cult... I haven't tried my C3G yet and I am already looking forward to my next tubes. Anxious perhaps? Maybe, but I feel I am going to enjoy the different colors, that's why I want at least 2-3 options to play with, to compare, etc...

Oh man, sorry: I meant to say Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV. For some reason I had the 23 in my mind, probably because it was mentioned on a newer post. Have you tried both? Are the 6N23P worth the effort of putting together such an adapter? Sorry for the confusion! And thanks for replying so fast gibosi :)

Hey Guys! How have you been?!   I have finally received my MK IV SE and HD-800-S! :) :) :)   So far I am amazed with both of them, but as soon as I started to listen through the HD-800-S I noticed my entire music collection needed a severe upgrade, so I've been downloading a lot of new...

  Will definitely do... Thanks for the recommendations :)   BTW, just received my Senns, it's a pitty I can only use them with my FiiO E17 for now... well, probably for a while, because I need to put a lot of paperwork in to get my LD out of customs!   Apparently we are now enforcing...

To soon to know, my new HD-800S will be here this Wednesday, and my amp is still going through customs and it usually takes days until they categorize and release shipments here in Argentina. Once I get my hands on them, I will still need to burn them both in. But don't worry, I am sure there...

I believe the ones I have bought together with the C3G are NOS Amphenol, just like these ones: http://m.ebay.com/itm/5-Zoccoli-Amphenol-per-C3G-/281989307801 They were mentioned before in the thread as a decent alternative, somebody knows if they are good?

  I guess I will have to do that then... at least for now :)   As for removing two C3Gs from the loktal sockets they come with. Any recommendations? (I've heard their pins are very fragile)   I bought 4 but I only need 2 on those sokets,because I would like to use the other 2 sockets for...

  Damn, it's too late! But don't worry, based on all the things I've been reading here, I may get a pair of 650 later. And when budget allows, then maybe the hdvd... when and if it allows! :)   Any recommendations on what to do with my C3Gs?

Well, it looks like my Amp finally made it to Argentina! It still needs to go through customs, but I guess I'll have it sooner than expected :) And my friend arrives this Wednesday from Germany, bringing my new HD-800-S with him! This is me  happy!   So I am already thinking on my next steps...

Well, now that you mention it.... I ran into that table (it's on the first pages) and also into the instructions to cut off pins for some tubes. It's just that the table didn't have the C3Gs so I assumed it was sort of outdated, but maybe it was limited to the plug and play or no socket adapter...

  Awesome! I'll look into those driver options right now! I only went ahead and looked for power tubes because I heard the C3Gs play nicely with 6SN7s.     Sorry, forgot to add:   Any particular brand or version of the 6HM5? Cause I just ran a quick search on eBay and there are several...

Ups, I got my message posted by mistake (CTRL+ENTER seems to submit the form)   Anyway, Thank you for taking the time to answer all these questions for me Gibosi :) !!!   Quote:   I was going to buy adapters but when I was buying my C3Gs, as the price was good but I wasn't sure about...

Hi Guys :)   I am new to this forum, to Little Dot Amps and to tube rolling... well, to be honest, I know nothing at all about tubes :P   I have been reading thou, but I am still centuries behind you guys.  Yet, thanks to this forum, thread and specially to all of you, I have decided to buy...