Hi all I know this question has been answered umpteen times, but I just want to know if, given my setup (DV336i + low imp MS2 + Tung Sol 6SN7GTB + stock Chinese back tube), will longer burn-in get rid of the hum sound? I read somewhere in this thread that hum sound may not go off in the case...

To add on to my own question, may I know what below information means? Can anyone help to explain/interpret? What does the figure 70 mean? EMISSIONS 89/84. MINIMUM GOOD IS 70. Gm 114/111 SCALE 120. Thanks in advance.

Hi This is newbie question on sourcing tubes. I'm looking for Sylvania, RCA, Ken Rad tubes and found that a Ken Rad 6SN7GT can cost between few bucks (usually on eBay) to few hundred bucks (from tube dealers). Why the huge difference? Assuming a genuine deal, does the difference relates to...

Hi all, I'm in the process of building my rig. Just wondering if DV 336i pre-out is good enough for a decent pair of bookshelf speakers. I'm considering whether to get a power-amp to take the inputs from the 336i pre-out, or simply get an integrated amp to connect to the same source. If...

Thanks Skylab, can you or anyone recommend any brand of USA JAN military 6080. I'm not familiar with tubes. The 336i is my first headamp. Thanks again.

Hi all, I've just ordered the Darkvoice 336i but couldn't wait to tube roll, after reading this thread. Can anyone recommend any good tubes, both front and back, to pair well with MS2? Sonic preference: deep, detail bass without loss of clarity, warm sounding, etc. I understand that the Ken...

Hi all, I'm still contemplating whether I should go for LD MKIII or IV or even the Darkvoice 336i. I'm using the Alessandro MS2 and not sure which of these amps will synergize well. I'm not considering the SE of MKIV due to budget constraint. Any recommendation? Thanks all.

Hi Skylab and all head-fiers I've been struggling on the choice of home amp for my Alessandro MS2/Marantz CD6002 combination. I like the current output of the CD6002 to MS2, very detail and a lot of clarity but not so smooth and natural. I'm considering xcanv3, Darkvoice and Mapletree Ear...

Thanks for all the information. Now, I'm using the Marantz CD6002 as the source and Alessandro MS2 for the cans, so may I know what tube amps with loopout or preamp out will work with this setup, yet able to extend subsequently to a hifi rig. The CD6002 only have 1 set of RCA out. Thanks...

Hi all Sorry if this is a dumb question, but can anyone tell me the answer for above question? I'm thinking of getting a headamp but would like to make use of this as a preamp for my hifi rig as well. In that case, should I use headamp with loopout or preamp out? Which tube headamp...

Hi all This is a headamp handmade in Singapore by TS Lim from Diva Audio, the person behind the modded Marantz CD63. You can see the internal of the amp in this link. http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.ph...pic=3705&st=15 This amp uses the following components (as pointed out one of the...

Hi all This is a headamp handmade in Singapore by TS Lim from Diva Audio, the person behind the modded Marantz CD63. You can see the internal of the amp in this link. http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.ph...pic=3705&st=15 This amp uses the following components (as pointed out one of the...

Hi all Do anyone have experience this headamp? www.divaaudio.com Seems like a good amp, comparable to Mapletree EAR+ HD2, WA6, etc. Any input is appreciated. Thanks. Malcolm

Thanks for the quick reply. Few questions to your suggestion: 1. Mapletree Audio Design Ear+ Purist HD costs USD670, so that leaves less than 300 for the CDP. Do you think the Marantz CD5001 provide good synergy with MAD Ear+ HD2 and MS2? With NAD C542, it will blow my budget. 2. MAP Ear+...

Hi all I've a MS2 currently connected directly from an old Sony DVD player, and now looking for an upgrade in the CDP and include a head amp that can provide good synergy, ie. MS2 + CDP + head amp. Portability is not important, but budget is crucial. I don't want to spend on a good amp/cdp...

Yes, preferably if the SACD comes with a headphone out, then I don't need an amp. And yes, I've also search through the SACD at www.sa-cd.net and found titles that interest me. I've heard SACD once and was immediately overwhelmed by the detail and clarity. So now I'm trying to look for a SACD...

Hi Rockbottom, yes, you're spot on with my question. Hi Joelongwood & Rockbottom, in that case, is there any budget SACD around. I read about Oppo but I do not need a all-in-one source. A dedicated CD/SACD source at a budget is what I'm looking for, to pair with MS2. Though there are many...

Hi all I'm a newbie, happily enjoying my new Grado Alessandro MS2 cans plugged direct to a normal Sony CDP. Reading Head-Fi, especially on SACD, makes me hungry for better sound quality out of the MS2. So I'm wondering if getting a SACD player to pair with the MS2 is an overkill, ie. I...

Hi I'm a newbie in Head-Fi and just got my MS-2 recently and wonder if the Dark-Audio Liberator fits these cans. Anyone MS-users with liberator can share experience? And how's the SQ with this combination? Any input appreciated. Malcolm