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Hmm. It's not just the tube however, the actual unit itself gets pretty hot. I can tell as soon as I touch the knob, this thing is putting out some serious heat!
Hmm. It's not just the tube however, the actual unit itself gets pretty hot. I can tell as soon as I touch the knob, this thing is putting out some serious heat!
Between the Amperex Orange Globe and the Ultron PCC189, which would you guys said is the warmer/more laid back tube? I'm using the Orange globe with my DT880's right now which has tamed down the highs a good amount, but was wondering if the Ultron can make it even more laid back(less fatiguing).
Hello everyone, this is a great thread! I want to thank the OP and everyone who contributed to this thread, after reading all of it (well, kind of) i have decided to purchase an Aune T1 (actually i decided after the first few pages lol).
I am also getting the Audioengine A2 Powered Desktop Speakers, anybody listened to them through the Aune T1? any comments on that?
I have a couple of questions for the tube rolling enthusiasts: i have the possibility to get some NOS "EL MENCO" E188CC (made in Holland by Philips) SQ (special quality) tubes. If i am right and the information regarding this tubes is correct, those should be some excellent sounding tubes right? As far as i could gather, EL MENCO just rebranded tubes and they should be the same as Philips branded. or am i completely wrong?
Haltron E88CC gold pin and JJ E88CC are far inferior tubes right? probably not worth the buy? They definetly are far less expensive thou.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
If they are Holland SQ, they should be excellent. How do you know they are re-branded? I'd just be careful with some tube sellers, not all of them are as honest as one might hope!
IMO, the Orange Globe is a head above the Ultron.
Between the Amperex Orange Globe and the Ultron PCC189, which would you guys said is the warmer/more laid back tube? I'm using the Orange globe with my DT880's right now which has tamed down the highs a good amount, but was wondering if the Ultron can make it even more laid back(less fatiguing).
Still haven`t received my White labeled Ultron PCC189`s and A-Frame Orange from Salvatore.
It's not yet clear if there is any sonical differences between different Ultrons, but I have found my Ultron to be slightly less fatiguing than my orange globe (especially with rock).
The unit definitely gets warm, and the knob gets a little warm too but i wouldn't say "hot". The tube itself gets hot enough to burn your finger if u touch it for more than a few seconds though.
Just ordered the Aune T1 from Amazon (through Pennybuying) for $149.99. Not the best deal I've seen, but better than most. Estimated delivery date isn't until May 15, however. I have been playing music through Senn 558s through a Fiio E7 from an iPad 3 through the CCK. I understand, however that the T1 DAC runs off of the USB and not off of the mains. Due to the ios' power limitation, I assume that I will need to use aa powered hub. Is this correct? I have ordered the basic T1 with the stock tube. I assume that I will burn the unit in with the stock tubes. Can someone recommend a basic inexpensive upgrade tube. I have done much reading on this and the tube rolling threads, but would lika to know if there is an agreed upon first step up tube.
Thanks.