[tourmaline]

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Originally Posted by pataburd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just put 3x Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB tall bottles into the Bada: clean, dynamic and balanced, IMHO. : )

Great. Stuart will try out the russians as soon as he gets them. I will try 3 w's in the bada some time. I feel the sylvania w is the best 6sn7 around. So, logically, the only way to drive them well is with a w in front as well, just like your 3 tung sol's.

The older tung sol's suppose to be even better.

 

[t/sound]

Good day all interested in things Bada ph12. Recently bought new version export ph12 from Cattylink, claims improved. Only differs in tubes as I could see, E/harmon 6sn7 x2 and e/harmon gold pin input. All Russian, sounds good, well better than original with Shugang tubes anyway. Does anyone know if other mods have been done by Bada given the mod suggestions made?

 

[tourmaline]

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Originally Posted by t/sound /img/forum/go_quote.gif Good day all interested in things Bada ph12. Recently bought new version export ph12 from Cattylink, claims improved. Only differs in tubes as I could see, E/harmon 6sn7 x2 and e/harmon gold pin input. All Russian, sounds good, well better than original with Shugang tubes anyway. Does anyone know if other mods have been done by Bada given the mod suggestions made?

Guess not. They allready shipped international versions with different tubes then the chinese versions! So, i am harpressed to believe they changed anything to the amp, just switched tubes!

Stuart and i are still working on some tube combo's.

 

[pataburd]

Just got a Mullard ECC33 for a driver tube. Can't wait to try next week, God willing! : )

 

[jgonino]

I am reviving this thread because I just ordered a PH-12. I am really looking forward to trying it out. I will be running it with the system shown in my sig. I think I am going to keep the tubes stock for now, and I will be going to walmart to get a cheap fan to keep things cool.

 

[pjr300]

Technicians be ready.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by jgonino /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am reviving this thread because I just ordered a PH-12. I am really looking forward to trying it out. I will be running it with the system shown in my sig. I think I am going to keep the tubes stock for now, and I will be going to walmart to get a cheap fan to keep things cool.

The PH-12 turns the 701s into a musical beast..

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by jgonino /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am reviving this thread because I just ordered a PH-12. I am really looking forward to trying it out. I will be running it with the system shown in my sig. I think I am going to keep the tubes stock for now, and I will be going to walmart to get a cheap fan to keep things cool.

Congratulations, jgogino! The Bada PH-12/K701 combination should not dissapoint. With a decent after-market power cord (I'm using the MAC HC) and some tube rolls, the Bada will really earn its salt! : )

 

[Headdie]

Hi all, I've been to Pacific Valve for a PH-12 and noticed the new PH-31... Any feedback regarding this one?

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by Headdie /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi all, I've been to Pacific Valve for a PH-12 and noticed the new PH-31... Any feedback regarding this one?

No one on Head-Fi, to the best of my knowledge, has reported on the new PH-31 yet. It's less expensive than the PH-12 ($399 v. $550), uses one less 6SN7, has a built-in DAC, and was made primarily to host an MP3. For my particular application, I'm quite sure the PH-12 is the better choice. Now if Bada would re-issue the PH-12 with "improved circuitry," as boasted for the PH-31, I might consider the improved/updated PH-12. : )

 

[jgonino]

Bad news: I ordered a new PH-12 from Pacific valve, and then to my horror realized I had drastically over-paid! I see them selling on ebay for around $485 with shipping.

I am attempting to cancel my order,and I am now looking to get an amp in the ~$1000 range.

 

[jgonino]

Alright, I am keeping the amp, and I now want to get new tubes to replace the stock ones. Which are the best three? Also, I would like to replace the power cable. It needs to be fairly cheap, and have a right angle connector at the amp.

 

[pataburd]

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Originally Posted by tourmaline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great. Stuart will try out the russians as soon as he gets them. I will try 3 w's in the bada some time. I feel the sylvania w is the best 6sn7 around. So, logically, the only way to drive them well is with a w in front as well, just like your 3 tung sol's. The older tung sol's suppose to be even better.

Finally broke down and bought a pair of the Russian 6N8S/1578 with the metal bases and the "hole anode." Very nice! Especially with the ECC33. : )
The 6H8C Russian Analogues sound very good, too (am running a pair with a Sylvania "Bad Boy," right now).

 

[dgm]

Just had a quick question about the Bada PH-12 (I'm 90% sure I'll be getting one pretty soon)...

How long is the cord for the power supply unit that comes with it?

...that is, if the Bada comes standard with a dedicated PSU. God forbid I'd have to buy one separately.

 

[t/sound]

Hi all tube rollers and friends of Bada ph12. After evaluating 136 different combos, I have at last found something way ahead of second best.

Brimar 1988 6SN7GTY nos matched pair brown bases and Brimar 1988 6SN7GTY nos black base. This group produces the best sound I have heard so far. The high freq's are smooth yet detailed and dynamic. The bass is dry, fast and deep without undue bloom. Soundstage huge and voices delectable amongst clear instruments.

I listen : Marantz sa11 s1/ audioqest colorado bada ph12 stock for sacd,
/ stereovox / bel canto dac 3 /bada for cd, AKG 701.
Extensive power filters and silver raincoat ref cable.

Second best combo is nos Sylvania 1940 gta 6SN7 matched pair and 1950 Sylvania 6SN7 wgt nos. I have found EH gold pins x 3 dynamic but harsh. WGTx3 good but inner detail and stage only fair.

Next step is to mod one of my Bada ph 12's using some of the suggestions from this thread, and see if there are audible sound improvements.

I have had much fun experimenting this way, at least I have worked out what I like and dislike, but to hear so many different sound signatures and variations from switching tubes, with the same basic Bada platform , demonstrate the majic of valves.

Wonder how my best sound combo would compare to the Darkvoice ref.