[GaryPham]

Oh man you're killing me, I'm still having a hard time acquiring a PCC189 tube. I remember another member on here who bought 10 of them. Was hoping I could buy one off of him but I think he went on to vacation not too long ago. Really wanting to try one though

72` and 70`Amperex Orange A-frames still burning in but I gotta say it, those who want to "tame down" highs - get Ultron PCC189 - both, white & gold labeled are less fatiguing and with smoother and more "open" highs than Amperex A-frame orange. Plus, with Ultron PCC189 you get littlebit tighter bass & kick. 


Amperex GAC single leg dimple disc is littlebit better than A-frame imo, same reason as Ultrons, less 
fatiguing and more smoother/open highs compared to A-frame. 

But difference is not so noticeable than with A-frame vs. Ultron.



Confirmed by me too. Difference between white (marked PCC189 7ES8, with grey center plate, large O-ring getter) and gold label ultrons is almost none, if anything, gold label has tinybit more tight bass/kick but it`s very hard to notice it.

 

[fijiboatman]

Hey all, just curious if anyone here has ordered their t1 or anything for that matter from the Canadian website www.springwateraudio.com. Just ordered my t1 from them, hoping everything will be fine.

 

[fijiboatman]

Hey all, just curious if anyone here has ordered their t1 or anything for that matter from the Canadian website www.springwateraudio.com. Just ordered my t1 from them, hoping everything will be fine.

 

[sheep duck]

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Hmm this seems quite strange indeed. I have compared my AKG K702 Anniversaries against my friends HD650 and even though the AKGs are lower impedance headphones I felt they needed more juice from the amp. Both ran just fine using 0 db gain imo. How are your computer settings? I use Foobar / wasapi event output / max volume output (both foobar and spdif interface).

http://i.imgur.com/VBWrBnr.jpg
 
there's my setup right now, i also made sure to switch to 24bit/96khz in the advanced field. any other options i should be checking?

 

[McKajVah]

I came back from 12 days at work yesterday and picked up the shipment straight away. 

 
I actually got 11 tubes, 10 Ultron's and one Valvo PCC189 in an Ultron box.... Of the 10 Ultron's, I got three different types. Six "SQ" 7ES8, two normal 7ES8 and two only saying PCC189 on the box.
 
I took some pictures of them so you can see the difference.
 

 

 

 

 
 
My plan was to send out 5-6 of the tubes, but since they are of three different types, I want to keep more. I'll only be sending out 2-3 of the SQ type. Sorry guys.

 

[spongeworthy]

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Hmm this seems quite strange indeed. I have compared my AKG K702 Anniversaries against my friends HD650 and even though the AKGs are lower impedance headphones I felt they needed more juice from the amp. Both ran just fine using 0 db gain imo. How are your computer settings? I use Foobar / wasapi event output / max volume output (both foobar and spdif interface).

 
Really? I own Q701's and I think the T1 more than enough for them, and the K702 anniversaries and Q701 use the same drivers. I used to own an m-stage too which is supposed to be a match made in heaven for them. To each their own I guess.

 

[GaryPham]

Do you think you can possibly hook me up with one of those SQ tubes?  I've been searching all over and can't find any of these for sale in the US. @_@.  I will be forever in your debt!
 
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I came back from 12 days at work yesterday and picked up the shipment straight away. 

 
I actually got 11 tubes, 10 Ultron's and one Valvo PCC189 in an Ultron box.... Of the 10 Ultron's, I got three different types. Six "SQ" 7ES8, two normal 7ES8 and two only saying PCC189 on the box.
 
I took some pictures of them so you can see the difference.
 

 

 

 

 
 
My plan was to send out 5-6 of the tubes, but since they are of three different types, I want to keep more. I'll only be sending out 2-3 of the SQ type. Sorry guys.

 

[Salvatore]

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Really? I own Q701's and I think the T1 more than enough for them, and the K702 anniversaries and Q701 use the same drivers. I used to own an m-stage too which is supposed to be a match made in heaven for them. To each their own I guess.

 
Guys I think you are misunderstanding my point here. I said both headphones run just fine using 0 db gain, BUT even though K702 are lower impedance cans they seem to need more juice than the HD650. So just to be absolutely clear: according to my experiences T1 has enough power to run both K702 and HD650 just fine even with 0 db gain.
 
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My plan was to send out 5-6 of the tubes, but since they are of three different types, I want to keep more. I'll only be sending out 2-3 of the SQ type. Sorry guys.

 
Don't feel bad. Your tubes your rules and these are keepers for sure
 
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http://i.imgur.com/VBWrBnr.jpg
 
there's my setup right now, i also made sure to switch to 24bit/96khz in the advanced field. any other options i should be checking?

 
Here is my setup in case someone is interested:
 

 

[CoiL]

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I came back from 12 days at work yesterday and picked up the shipment straight away. 

 
I actually got 11 tubes, 10 Ultron's and one Valvo PCC189 in an Ultron box.... Of the 10 Ultron's, I got three different types. Six "SQ" 7ES8, two normal 7ES8 and two only saying PCC189 on the box.
 
I took some pictures of them so you can see the difference.
 

 

 

 

 
 
My plan was to send out 5-6 of the tubes, but since they are of three different types, I want to keep more. I'll only be sending out 2-3 of the SQ type. Sorry guys.

Definitely recommend to keep at least 2 Gold label SQ`s!
But the other white logo ultrons... are they all with metal vertical center plate? Also your white ones seem to have small o-ring getter. That version is still not compared by me against SQ.
Would maybe like to have one of them to see if it is same sounding as my white (grey vertical center plate, large O-ring getter) & gold label ultrons.
Also, can you tell us your tubes markings (vertical nr. codes & is the glass bottom without nr/letter)? 

 

[uncola]

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[BigCabDaddy]

Looks like it's a scam after all!

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Yup. Got the same notice. Says we still have to wait until after the delivery date though.

 

[uncola]

I already opened a case on the resolution center.. don't see the point in waiting.  especially if this guy had his ebay account removed.. hopefully it just autocloses after 5 days and my money is refunded

 

[d4rin]

Does the amp come with any software at all?
 
Or is it basically plug it into the USB port and get a flat response.
 
I always like the option to have an EQ if I need one.

 

[penmarker]

Gosh, how many of you got scammed? I hope this gets resolved quickly.
 
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Does the amp come with any software at all?
 
Or is it basically plug it into the USB port and get a flat response.
 
I always like the option to have an EQ if I need one.

Nope, no software or CD or anything. Plug and play, although windows might update the audio driver to support the DAC unit, depending on your driver version.

 

[wolo]

Hi Guys,
 
Newbie here.  Sorry for the rudimentary question, but I wasn't able to find an answer by searching.
 
It is generally considered "bad" to leave the Aune T1 powered on 24/7?  Will it shorten the life of the tube or the internal components, even it no sound is being processed?
 
Thanks in advance for any insight.
 
-Jason