[Sound Trooper]

First impressions of the EL6:
1) they are as quiet as the EL3N (used them with the Auteur and Abyss and there was no background noise)
2) I needed slightly less gain to drive the Abyss
3) Sound signature is very similar to the EL3N (ie. clean, fast, life like vocals, bass extends deep)

I’ll try to post more impressions along the way.

 

[UntilThen]

Pictures please

That sounds promising - the EL6.

 

[UntilThen]

I am having a different meet at my place. Got out the old receivers to clean and sell them cheap but found that they still drives all my speakers very well.. not as well as the Redgum but good enough.

My 2 friends will get to hear the GOTL for the 1st time.

 

[Phantaminum]

I’ve tried the Eikon pads and indeed it brings more warmth to the Auteurs. However I felt that the “airy-ness” magic is slightly gone and it is replaced by a more energy in the bottoms. Despite this, sub-bass is still no where near TH900Mk2 levels. Sound stage also suffers slightly. Overall, I still preferred the Auteur pads and thank you very much for the suggestion.

I think it’s great that Zach includes both pads in the package and owners can swap pads to find their preferred sound signature.

It was definitely worth a try and thanks for your thoughts. I come from mostly closed in headphones so the Eikon pads sound is still wider than most and it tones down the treble for me but the Auteurs are much more open and instruments do have more air.

I’m glad Zach shipped both earpads since I love them with the Eikon pads. I wonder how the LCD-2C sounds paired with the GEL3N.

 

[Sound Trooper]

It was definitely worth a try and thanks for your thoughts. I come from mostly closed in headphones so the Eikon pads sound is still wider than most and it tones down the treble for me but the Auteurs are much more open and instruments do have more air.

I’m glad Zach shipped both earpads since I love them with the Eikon pads. I wonder how the LCD-2C sounds paired with the GEL3N.

I used to have the LCD2F and it pairs really well with the EL3N. The LCD2C being darker in signature would probably pair well with the GEL3N as well.

 

[gibosi]

Are those the original pads Ken ?
You have listened to this headphone for a good long time.
I listened to the HD800 for over a year , every single day without using anything else

Yes, these are the original pads. And as the HD700 is the only decent headphone I have, I use it every single day. So it isn't too surprising that the pads are finally starting to wear out....

 

[whirlwind]

To my ears, the TH900mk2’s main strength is it’s exceptional bass and sub-bass performance. Bass is both fast and textured while sub-bass extends low and cleanly. Mids (compared to the Auteurs) are a tad recessed while treble is not as smooth as the Auteur. I think the TH900mk2 will be a marmite headphone (ie either u love it or you will hear it) for many. It is also remarkable that both TH900mk2 and Auteur are 50cm bio-cellulose drivers with wooden cups however they sound totally different.

Sounds like these headphones compliment each other very well.

First impressions of the EL6:
1) they are as quiet as the EL3N (used them with the Auteur and Abyss and there was no background noise)
2) I needed slightly less gain to drive the Abyss
3) Sound signature is very similar to the EL3N (ie. clean, fast, life like vocals, bass extends deep)

I’ll try to post more impressions along the way.

Thanks for the first impressions.
I will have my amp back Wednesday with the new sockets...I can't wait to plug my Ori into it .

Yes, these are the original pads. And as the HD700 is the only decent headphone I have, I use it every single day. So it isn't too surprising that the pads are finally starting to wear out....

Not a surprise at all, matter of fact, for as much as you have used them, I would say they have lasted quite well.

 

[UntilThen]

The blues brothers have invaded my house.

These are 2 of my young mates that visited me yesterday to listen to my stereo and head-fi system. The guy on the right is an electronics engineer who does measurements for amps and headphones. They are also classical and jazz lovers. They brought brought their own original recordings LPs. Miles Davis and John Coutrane plus a selection of classicals. I was told these old recordings LP cost between $500 to $1000 each. I can't believe it.

One of them brought his own HD800 with Cardas cable and it has a Inner Fidelity mod. Honestly I still prefer my stock HD800. Perhaps my copy has the last tweak by Sennheiser because it sounded so right to me.

At the end, I ask them what they think of the GOTL. These guys love their music and gear and they are not very expressive. All they told me was the GOTL sounded good, very good. I can only agree wholeheartedly.

Here they are listening to Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'.

 

[Monsterzero]

GOTL is in the house!
Anyone care to help me out so I dont blow it up? LOL!

I have the tubes Glenn included,which are a 25sn7,which im guessing goes in slot #1?
Then there is one of these,which slot does this belong in?

And two of these. These go in which slots?

 

[2359glenn]

Just get the 3DG4 in the REC socket if you mix up the other tubes no harm done.
I did send spare fuses!!!!!!!!!

 

[rnros]

GOTL is in the house!
Anyone care to help me out so I dont blow it up? LOL!

Congrats, Monster!

Don't forget to set the voltage selector for the 25V driver.
The 2 power tubes can go in any one of the 3 power socket pairs.
And we'll be looking forward to your first impressions.

 

[Monsterzero]

Congrats, Monster!

Don't forget to set the voltage selector for the 25V driver.
The 2 power tubes can go in any one of the 3 power socket pairs.
And we'll be looking forward to your first impressions.

Yep have that dialed in...
For my first tube set I want to build around a Telefunken 12au7,cuz I love the detailed mids of that tube. I purchased an adapter for it

For that i would switch the voltage to 6v or 12v?

 

[whirlwind]

Yep have that dialed in... I do believe I need to grab a pair of c3g tubes first though,right?
For my first tube set I want to build around a Telefunken 12au7,cuz I love the detailed mids of that tube. I purchased an adapter for it



For that i would switch the voltage to 6v or 12v?

12V

Congrats on a beautiful amp!

I love hearing first impressions.

 

[UntilThen]

Alright Monster one thing at a time. For now leave aside the 12au7 12ax7.

Put the 3dg4 in the front left rectifier socket.

Put the 25sn7 in the 1st socket.

Put the pair of Svetlana 6n13s in sockets 8 & 9.

Set the back switch to 25v.

Now power on.

 

[2359glenn]

Yep have that dialed in... I do believe I need to grab a pair of c3g tubes first though,right?
For my first tube set I want to build around a Telefunken 12au7,cuz I love the detailed mids of that tube. I purchased an adapter for it



For that i would switch the voltage to 6v or 12v?

Why don't you just try the amp with the tubes i gave you with the amp first!!!!!!!!
Before using crazy adapters.
Here what the amp sounds with the right tubes first.