[shigzeo]

Glad to see more fans of the Russians. They are my favourites.

 

[Currawong]

Russian tubes arrived. They win. Nicer than the Mullards. Totally spot-on.
 
The only downside is that it wasn't happy with my Sony XBA-3s and their wacky impedance curve.

 

[Foxjam]

It is pretty remarkable how much better the Russian tubes sound right out of the box.  Well worth the price.  I was surprised how much of an improvement they made over the stock tubes.  Everything sounded better.  Definitely makes the Pan Am that much more fun to listen to. 

 

[shigzeo]

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Russian tubes arrived. They win. Nicer than the Mullards. Totally spot-on.
 
The only downside is that it wasn't happy with my Sony XBA-3s and their wacky impedance curve.

Yes, very lowΩ BA earphones do cause some small headaches. At least there is plenty of balance to play with via the Pan Am, and thanks to software volume limits, there is pretty much infinite control to be had on the volume pot. Enjoy the Russians.

 

[Flea Bag]

I've tried searching all over the net but can't find pictures of what the unit looks like opened-up. Anyone so kind as to provide some Pan Am & Passport po*n?

 

[varyV]

So, could anyone comment on what the HE-500 sounds like on the Pan Am?

 

[shigzeo]

I need to update my impressions here: the Last 20% of the battery is fine at normal to semi-loud listening volumes. When you stretch it up to very loud reach, the battery can force audible artefacts, but I've not had that problem at normal listening volumes with any of MY headphones.

 

[Foxjam]

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I've tried searching all over the net but can't find pictures of what the unit looks like opened-up. Anyone so kind as to provide some Pan Am & Passport po*n?

I second that. I'd love to see what it looks like on the inside.

 

[velvetx]

Just picked up this AMP and I am currently using the stock tubes.  I also picked up the Russian tubes and I have the Mullard tubes coming as well.  Based on what others have said I think I will test each tube for 30-50 hours and pick the best one.  The Amp itself though is awesome.

 

[NZheadcase]

I'm using the Siemens tubes. Very impressed. I also have the Russians but I have not tried them.

 

[NZheadcase]

I have just tested the pan am with the T1. I actually had low expectations, but wow! Wait, that's actually incorrect. WOW!

 

[zilch0md]

A couple of questions for anyone who knows...
 
On the Passport, what is the difference between the jack labeled "Output" and the jack labeled "12V"?
 
What kind of battery pack does the Passport use (voltage, amps, mAh specs would be nice, but I can't find specs for it at ALO)?
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Mike 

 

[WSH33]

Does anyone else hear a buzzing noise when the Pan Am is plugged in to the wall wart?

 

[zilch0md]

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Does anyone else hear a buzzing noise when the Pan Am is plugged in to the wall wart?

 
You might try a different AC outlet in your home, an AC outlet at a neighbor's house, or an AC outlet at work - to see if the noise problem goes away.
 
 
The owner of an Emotiva amp is having a similar problem, for which I've recommended an inexpensive power conditioner:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/629352/hifiman-he-500-on-a-speaker-amp-emotiva-mini-x-a-100-project/720#post_9176272
 
Mike

 

[GarySaville]

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Does anyone else hear a buzzing noise when the Pan Am is plugged in to the wall wart?

Do you have the metal covers on the tubes? I keep my Pan Am close to my computer, and I find that I have to have the covers on to prevent humming. I do not get any hum from power, but I am plugged from the Passport into a NTS1600 Powerstation.