[gibosi]

According to this Western Electric data sheet:

http://westernelectric.sectorlink.org/static/library/specifications/tubes/422A.pdf

The voltage drop is 26 volts

 

[myphone]

Oh, thank you, Gibosi. I have read the spec sheet many time. Some how missed it.

 

[whirlwind]

I have been listening to my planars for the last couple of weeks.
I plugged my dynamics back in a couple of days ago.

I wish I would have bought another set of these Fivre 6C5G when I had the chance when the price was pretty good.
They are very nice sounding tubes.

 

[leftside]

I have been listening to my planars for the last couple of weeks.
I plugged my dynamics back in a couple of days ago.

I wish I would have bought another set of these Fivre 6C5G when I had the chance when the price was pretty good.
They are very nice sounding tubes.

Yes those are great tubes. The ST type are indeed tough to find these days. Langrex still has a few black and brown base in the straight glass.

 

[gibosi]

I'm following a more prosaic road, not as exotic as many others here, and am now enjoying an "All American" roll.

Using 6B-7 as output tubes, 4 or 6, allows the use of 5U4G rectifiers. So today, a National Union 5U4G, four Tung-Sol 6BX7 and a pair of Raytheon Type 76. It sounds good, but I haven't had the Raytheons in all that long. Before, I was listening to Ken-Rad Type 76, and I think I prefer them. But to be fair to the Raytheons, will keep listening.

 

[mordy]

I'm following a more prosaic road, not as exotic as many others here, and am now enjoying an "All American" roll.

Using 6B-7 as output tubes, 4 or 6, allows the use of 5U4G rectifiers. So today, a National Union 5U4G, four Tung-Sol 6BX7 and a pair of Raytheon Type 76. It sounds good, but I haven't had the Raytheons in all that long. Before, I was listening to Ken-Rad Type 76, and I think I prefer them. But to be fair to the Raytheons, will keep listening.

For the sake of global peace I think you should roll US, Russian and Chinese tubes together. Have you tried Linlai tubes?

 

[gibosi]

I have never tried Linlai, but I do have a 1957 Shuguang 5U4G which is pretty good. And I could roll in a Melz 1578 and keep the Tung-Sol 6BX7. Have to try this some day. lol

 

[nicholas1213]

Recently tried to pair Susvara with Gel3n tube amp, shall report back after some extensive listening. Do not have anything more powerful to push yet as of now.

 

[nicholas1213]

Just some initial impression of first night listening to Susvara paired to Glenn el3n tube.

Well, it is nothing short of impressive and breath-taking moment. Firstly, susvara itself is seriously a God-tier pair of headphones compared to all my previous cans - ZMF VC, Rosson RAD-0, LCD-X etc. With Gel3n under two tube mode and volume knob at around 12 o'clock, I would say it drives Susvara with full authority - superb dynamic, deep and hard slamming taunting bass, excellent separation and imaging, buttery smooth vocal and high. I know a lot of Susvara owner paired it with speaker amp, but till then, I must say I enjoy every single bit of it coming out from Gle3n so far, and don't think it is underdrive in any single way.

I am sticking to this setup for a little longer while, shall there be an opportunity to compare a speaker amp, I will do an A/B comparison and see how does Gle3n stacks up against speaker amp

 

[whirlwind]

Just some initial impression of first night listening to Susvara paired to Glenn el3n tube.

Well, it is nothing short of impressive and breath-taking moment. Firstly, susvara itself is seriously a God-tier pair of headphones compared to all my previous cans - ZMF VC, Rosson RAD-0, LCD-X etc. With Gel3n under two tube mode and volume knob at around 12 o'clock, I would say it drives Susvara with full authority - superb dynamic, deep and hard slamming taunting bass, excellent separation and imaging, buttery smooth vocal and high. I know a lot of Susvara owner paired it with speaker amp, but till then, I must say I enjoy every single bit of it coming out from Gle3n so far, and don't think it is underdrive in any single way.

I am sticking to this setup for a little longer while, shall there be an opportunity to compare a speaker amp, I will do an A/B comparison.

Very nice and congrats on that headphone...I bet this sound heavenly

 

[gibosi]

I'm following a more prosaic road, not as exotic as many others here, and am now enjoying an "All American" roll.

Using 6B-7 as output tubes, 4 or 6, allows the use of 5U4G rectifiers. So today, a National Union 5U4G, four Tung-Sol 6BX7 and a pair of Raytheon Type 76. It sounds good, but I haven't had the Raytheons in all that long. Before, I was listening to Ken-Rad Type 76, and I think I prefer them. But to be fair to the Raytheons, will keep listening.

A little update. I have swapped in an old Ken-Rad 5Z3 rectifier and a pair of NU Type 76. This sounds good to me, and I think I will live with this for a while.

 

[heliosphann]

Anyone using the GOTL with ZMF Auteur's? I need to listen to mine more, and was wondering what everyone's favorite tubes are to pair with them.

 

[whirlwind]

Anyone using the GOTL with ZMF Auteur's? I need to listen to mine more, and was wondering what everyone's favorite tubes are to pair with them.

@L0rdGwyn had this combo for awhile I know....not sure what his favorite tube combo was that he used.
I heard the Auteur on my GOTL before , but it was brief and years ago, not sure what tubes were even in the amp but I remember liking the overall sound as much as my HD800 and I liked the bass better on the Auteur.

 

[NickT23]

Just some initial impression of first night listening to Susvara paired to Glenn el3n tube.

Well, it is nothing short of impressive and breath-taking moment. Firstly, susvara itself is seriously a God-tier pair of headphones compared to all my previous cans - ZMF VC, Rosson RAD-0, LCD-X etc. With Gel3n under two tube mode and volume knob at around 12 o'clock, I would say it drives Susvara with full authority - superb dynamic, deep and hard slamming taunting bass, excellent separation and imaging, buttery smooth vocal and high. I know a lot of Susvara owner paired it with speaker amp, but till then, I must say I enjoy every single bit of it coming out from Gle3n so far, and don't think it is underdrive in any single way.

I am sticking to this setup for a little longer while, shall there be an opportunity to compare a speaker amp, I will do an A/B comparison and see how does Gle3n stacks up against speaker amp

Incredible setup... however did you manage to keep your car. Kinda cost my entire house.

 

[NickT23]

I had a pre fazor LCD-2.2 Ridiculous sub bass, but i sold it to fund the Atticus.

Why Atticus over the LCD 2 ? Both are different, one is mid bass, thick warmth and one is open, accurate-warmth.