Headphonus
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Can anybody compare this amp to the Grant Fidelity Tube DAC 09 or the 11?
I have just received the Amperex, the markings are mostly gone, but orange Amperex fonts, ECC88, Made in Holland. Single leg, round getter, no dimples. Not sure where this sits as Amperex varieties go, but I will give it a test run very shortly.
Later edit:
I have just finished a couple of comparison rounds of accross several music genres, from accoustic, electronic to rock and metal. Gear used: Aune T1 DAC, Vioelectric V200, Audeze LCD-2.
In the last week(s) or so, my Mullard ECC88/6DJ8/Holland turned out to be my de-facto choice so this is what I will compare with. To me it strikes the best balance out of the tubes I have for naturalness, impact, bass, mids and presentation (imaging, soundstage) for most of my music. In fact I haven't even touched any of the other tubes in one week.
In comparison this Amperex sounds a bit congested in presentation with a very narrow soundstage (everything's much closer to my head or closely left/right). And this is compared to the Mullard. Not impressed with the positioning and imaging. Very tight bass, the punch and extension however are lower compared to the Mullard, and there's a bit more treble presence. I will keep trying a few more genres, but whereas I know where I will be using the EH (for its larger soundstage), I am not sure where the Amperex fits at the moment.
Going back to the Mullard is like meeting an old pal for a few pints. Puts a smile on my face.
Do you have shield logo Mullard ecc88/6dj8 with A frame support? I think I have the same Mullard and it`s the closest to my amperex dimple disc.
This link says that 12AU7 can be used? Anyone tried? I assume there must be some internal pot adjustment?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aune-T1-24Bit-96KHz-DAC-Hi-Fi-Decoder-Preamp-With-6N11-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier-/200850603888?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2ec3a0ff70
Yeah, it`s certainly not the tube I have. "Glad" that you bought it ;D I found 2 amperex dimple discs but not sure if I`m going to buy them. I still haven`t recieved my Lorenz PCC189`s.
Do you have shield logo Mullard ecc88/6dj8 with A frame support? I think I have the same Mullard and it`s the closest to my amperex dimple disc.
Is this the same as the dimple getter you have? No picture of the actual getter, just the frame.
Hello, new member here and new to the Aune T1 and valves. I been reading this thread and getting ready to order some tubes , allready ordered some rocket tubes mentioned earlier in this thread, but seems i've been unlucky with the seller as he has not sent them yet ( ordered two weeks ago) and don't reply to my email.
I am now thinking of ordering some mullard ecc88 and wondered if these would be a good buy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ECC88-MULLARD-6DJ8-HOLLAND-NOS-VALVE-TUBE-/390428928664?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Valves_Vacuum_Tubes&hash=item5ae760aa98
or should i look for some other.
thank you for your help.