[olblueyez]

Cool, cant wait to hear what those tubes sound like. I just ordered some Sylvania Gold Pin 5687s to go with my Tungsol 12BH7.

I bought some Audioquest King Cobra IC's, they are nice and warm and they dont pick up noise from my computer like my old non shielded cable did.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

I am with Amperex 7316 and TungSol 5687s. I wonder what sort of impressions should I be expecting with AKG K702...?

 

[olblueyez]

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Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am with Amperex 7316 and TungSol 5687s. I wonder what sort of impressions should I be expecting with AKG K702...?

Im not sure, I have the 650 and they are polar oposites. I put a Mullard in the rear socket today, WOW, it sounds good. Best bass impact of the lot and fairly smooth.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

Perhaps I should be asking how does a Raptor synergize with AKG K701 / K702??

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Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Im not sure, I have the 650 and they are polar oposites. I put a Mullard in the rear socket today, WOW, it sounds good. Best bass impact of the lot and fairly smooth.

 

[olblueyez]

I tried it with the 701, with the stock tubes, and I didnt like it. I got the impression that the Raptor was having a hard time driving the 701. Perhaps some NOS tubes would help with the over all sound signature but I still noticed distortion at both ends so I cant recommend it.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

That soesn't sounds to good to me ya... I heard that the Stefan AudiArt Equinox helps in making it K701 easier to be driven at lower volume. Wonder how far it is true.

Well, I still have the NOS Telefunken ECC82 and I guess that would help too.

 

[olblueyez]

I would do some tube rolling before you spend a lot on cables.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

As I am from Malaysia, NOS tubes are not easily found unless I rob it from eBay. Well, I just hope that with my current tubes collection, it will do the K702 justice. Meanwhile, I am still waiting for someone to adopt the GS1K...

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Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would do some tube rolling before you spend a lot on cables.

 

[olblueyez]

How could I send a tube to your location?

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

Thanks for the offering. UGPM.

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Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif How could I send a tube to your location?

 

[rapzoo]

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Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif I tried it with the 701, with the stock tubes, and I didnt like it. I got the impression that the Raptor was having a hard time driving the 701. Perhaps some NOS tubes would help with the over all sound signature but I still noticed distortion at both ends so I cant recommend it.

I haven't had any problems driving my 701s with the Raptor. At the moderate listening levels that I use I have experienced no evidence of distortion. I definitely agree that the stock tubes in the Raptor do not synergize well with the 701s, a little too cold and analytical for my tastes. IMO the 701s mate much better with the Raptor with a warm, lush tube with good bass such as a Mullard 12AU7 or an RCA 12BH7 mated with a pair of Tung-Sol 5687s.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

I can't wait to receive the RCA 12BH7A from olblueyez....

 

[olblueyez]

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Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't wait to receive the RCA 12BH7A from olblueyez....

Hey I was right, it will be nice with your 702's.

 

[rapzoo]

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Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't wait to receive the RCA 12BH7A from olblueyez....

I think you will like it more than the stock tubes. I am interested to hear what you think of the combination.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

I will share the impression upon receipt of the tube. Thanks for all the kindness here.

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Originally Posted by rapzoo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think you will like it more than the stock tubes. I am interested to hear what you think of the combination.