drarthurwells
Headphoneus Supremus
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Tubes make a big difference.
Changing tubes in the Bada can be like changing amps.
Here is one email I got today from someone who switched to one of the three "gold standard" tube combos I list on page 5 of this thread:
From : @yahoo.com
Sent : Saturday, April 14, 2007 2:45 PM
To : Arthur Wells <drarthurwells@hotmail.com>
Subject : RE: The "Dr. Arthur Wells Inspired Headphone Enjoyment System"
Greetings Art,
I received your box on Friday, inserted the tubes as instructed, turned on the Bada to warm up for 30 min., then settled in to listen. My goodness...I had one of those "A'ha, so that's what I've been missing out on!" moments. I'm not that familiar (as you are) with the lexicon of proper adjectives to match sounds, but I will try. I perceived an aural dimension of richness and improved overall clarity and impact. And that of course was only in comparison to the first combo you sent me, which up to now was all I had. You have saved me much trial and error research by your valid recommendation, and I would go as far to say that the two Sylvania W output and RCA black glass should be standard reference for anyone who owns the Bada, otherwise they would be missing out. (By the way, I still owe you money for the RCA tube which you so wisely included in the box). Also, on some better recordings, for the first time I am able to detect a (3-D?) placement of musicians playing that I never knew was possible...that is surely attributable to the tubes/synergy/combo that you've hand picked.
This type of improved listening experience reminds me of only time I upgraded from Wireworld IC's to a then new copper interconnect from Outlaw Audio. Wow! is easily the most accurate description of the improved change in hearing so much more music come through. Your suggested tube change combo is no small , subtle improvement. I think it is an esential dynamic part of an overall "best bang for the buck" headphone/amp system. I know now that my personal listening enjoyment has been enhanced thanks to you.
END
Name withheld to protect privacy - will put anyone in contact with this party by their agreement.
Changing tubes in the Bada can be like changing amps.
Here is one email I got today from someone who switched to one of the three "gold standard" tube combos I list on page 5 of this thread:
From : @yahoo.com
Sent : Saturday, April 14, 2007 2:45 PM
To : Arthur Wells <drarthurwells@hotmail.com>
Subject : RE: The "Dr. Arthur Wells Inspired Headphone Enjoyment System"
Greetings Art,
I received your box on Friday, inserted the tubes as instructed, turned on the Bada to warm up for 30 min., then settled in to listen. My goodness...I had one of those "A'ha, so that's what I've been missing out on!" moments. I'm not that familiar (as you are) with the lexicon of proper adjectives to match sounds, but I will try. I perceived an aural dimension of richness and improved overall clarity and impact. And that of course was only in comparison to the first combo you sent me, which up to now was all I had. You have saved me much trial and error research by your valid recommendation, and I would go as far to say that the two Sylvania W output and RCA black glass should be standard reference for anyone who owns the Bada, otherwise they would be missing out. (By the way, I still owe you money for the RCA tube which you so wisely included in the box). Also, on some better recordings, for the first time I am able to detect a (3-D?) placement of musicians playing that I never knew was possible...that is surely attributable to the tubes/synergy/combo that you've hand picked.
This type of improved listening experience reminds me of only time I upgraded from Wireworld IC's to a then new copper interconnect from Outlaw Audio. Wow! is easily the most accurate description of the improved change in hearing so much more music come through. Your suggested tube change combo is no small , subtle improvement. I think it is an esential dynamic part of an overall "best bang for the buck" headphone/amp system. I know now that my personal listening enjoyment has been enhanced thanks to you.
END
Name withheld to protect privacy - will put anyone in contact with this party by their agreement.