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Headphoneus Supremus
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I'm really enjoying my HD650s with quad power tubes Chatham 6AS7Gs and a Sylvania 12SN7GT. The headphones sounds wide, punchy, and produces bass! I didn't think the HD650s could sound this great. The E-Mu Teaks almost sound like the Atticus from memory and I can just imagine what the Atticus would sound like from this amp.
I like the Auteurs from the 6336Bs. I find the 6 x 6BX7 works well with other headphones but makes the Auteurs sounds lean. Even with a warm driver tube. Anyone have a combination they enjoy with the Auteurs?
No Auteurs here, but would encourage 6BL7 for headphones that need a punchier bass note.
I too am amazed at HD650 in this amp....6BX7 with C3g is really something....I was not so in love with C3g when I first got the amp...but many hours in, and they are sounding much less "sterile" to me, now....
I'm really enjoying my HD650s with quad power tubes Chatham 6AS7Gs and a Sylvania 12SN7GT. The headphones sounds wide, punchy, and produces bass! I didn't think the HD650s could sound this great. The E-Mu Teaks almost sound like the Atticus from memory and I can just imagine what the Atticus would sound like from this amp.
I like the Auteurs from the 6336Bs. I find the 6 x 6BX7 works well with other headphones but makes the Auteurs sounds lean. Even with a warm driver tube. Anyone have a combination they enjoy with the Auteurs?
Have you tried the Auteurs with a good set of 6AS7 or 5998?
I'm very impressed with the HD650s. I knew they scaled but not like this.
I tried the Lorenz c3g paired with the 6BX7s but they sounded closed in. I'll burn them in so I can feel out the tube. I haven't tried the Seimens c3g yet which is on a long burn in to-do list.
Also are those naked c3gs? You have to take pic of it in the dark. I love the purplish/bluish hue those give off.
I’ve rolled 4 x Chatham 6AS7Gs with a few tubes but I find them fatiguing. Most were warm tubes and darker tubes: RCA 12SX7/RCA 12SN7/KR 12SN7. I don’t find the 6BX7s fatiguing just a little lean. The 6336Bs sound fantastic to me with the Auteurs. What’s your go to tube pairing with the Auteurs Glenn?
You spoiled from the sound the HD650s and E-Mu Teaks produced matched with the GOTL.
I need to take my advice and circle back later. I need to put in time with the current tubes I have. See what’s a good synergy with the Autuers and purchase those tubes or try out other tubes.
I'm really enjoying my HD650s with quad power tubes Chatham 6AS7Gs and a Sylvania 12SN7GT. The headphones sounds wide, punchy, and produces bass! I didn't think the HD650s could sound this great. The E-Mu Teaks almost sound like the Atticus from memory and I can just imagine what the Atticus would sound like from this amp.
I like the Auteurs from the 6336Bs. I find the 6 x 6BX7 works well with other headphones but makes the Auteurs sounds lean. Even with a warm driver tube. Anyone have a combination they enjoy with the Auteurs?
That simplistically is the difference between (2 or 4 x 6as7) and (6 x 6bx7 or 6bl7). The former lusher and airier, the latter leaner, tighter and more dynamic. I prefer the latter. In the long run, you will determine for yourself which you prefer, irrespective of headphones.
6336 and 5998 again are different. These are marvellous tones. Remember the 5998 is the benchmark of premier tone. I'm quite content to run with 6 x 6bx7 without worrying about the others but the more I talk about the 6bx7, the more I drive it to extinction and higher price.
Ah, so 6AS7Gs are lusher and have more air. 6BX7s are leaner, tighter and more dynamic.
Good information concerning the sound of the power tubes. I’ll be trying out 6080s and 7236s once I move. Half the fun of this amp is find out what sounds good to myself.
I’ve rolled 4 x Chatham 6AS7Gs with a few tubes but I find them fatiguing. Most were warm tubes and darker tubes: RCA 12SX7/RCA 12SN7/KR 12SN7. I don’t find the 6BX7s fatiguing just a little lean. The 6336Bs sound fantastic to me with the Auteurs. What’s your go to tube pairing with the Auteurs Glenn?
You spoiled from the sound the HD650s and E-Mu Teaks produced matched with the GOTL.
I need to take my advice and circle back later. I need to put in time with the current tubes I have. See what’s a good synergy with the Autuers and purchase those tubes or try out other tubes.
And if your amp uses tube rectifiers, it is possible to add a bit of lushness and/or air to the 6BX7 presentation.
Use which one?
This?(BTW, I bet the seller is UT. )
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tube-GZ34-Vintage-Mullard-Holland-Rare-Metal-base-Strong-Testing-/142912164584?hash=item21463a92e8:g:-zYAAOSw0INbe9Bk&nma=true&si=IRUVMrpPU1TezU9tHw1SwmYvKq8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Or this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Good-GE-...vip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720
Have anyone tried the 1641/RK-60? Glenn used to give it away.