[Bkido]

What are those red shields for the 12au7?

I cant find them when searching for it.

Those are EAT Cool Dampers: https://www.europeanaudioteam.com/en/e.a.t.-cool-damper-wp000039.html

They help to reduce microphonics. Using them since the Philips E181CC I'm running tend to be a bit microphonic.

 

[Onik]

still waiting for mine to arrive, only thing bothering me is the white leds on vu meter.

any mods for the Vu meters led to gold/orange to match with the tubes glow?

 

[heyguyslol]

still waiting for mine to arrive, only thing bothering me is the white leds on vu meter.

any mods for the Vu meters led to gold/orange to match with the tubes glow?

One possible option would be to cut some light gel filters and overlay them but you would still be stuck w/ the power button and volume lights not matching. You might also be able to fine cut some pieces to fit over those as well but that might start to look a bit tacky & unattractive where the VU meters I think you could do quite easily and make it look good.

I think opening up the amp and doing a direct mod could be done but unless you know what you are doing that seems a bit risky and an option I would just as soon avoid.

I actually have some gels laying around my studio that I could test this out and perhaps post some photo's once I receive my amp back from Zach.

EDIT: Actually looking at photo's a bit more closely (I don't have my amp on hand atm) I think the VU meter & Volume knob could be modded w/ the gels and look quite good but that power button on the other hand is another story.

Perhaps a well surgical steady hand and a sharp X-acto knife could pull off a nice fitted overlay for that too.

Another concern is whether or not the amp led's are bright enough to shine thru the gels w/ enough transparency. Using an orangish gel might not allow for the red VU meter arm to read very well but that would just have to be tested.

 

[Renexx]

still waiting for mine to arrive, only thing bothering me is the white leds on vu meter.

any mods for the Vu meters led to gold/orange to match with the tubes glow?

But why not wait for the silver version with orange LEDs? I think the first batch will be released this month?

 

[heyguyslol]

But why not wait for the silver version with orange LEDs? I think the first batch will be released this month?

I didn't know they were using orange LED's for the silver amp but tbh I think some ppl may prefer the black amp w/ orange led's. The led color choice seems a bit backwards. Like why not put orange led's w/ the black amp and white w/ the silver. That seems like a better match up from a aesthetic design perspective.

 

[Renexx]

It seems like the silver version is already available and has white led lighting. My bad.

 

[Daiyama]

Do you guys already have an ECC82/12AU7 favorite?

 

[Daiyama]

Does anybody know the difference (if there is one) between the Fivre 6V6G (Coke Bottle) and the smaller Fivre 6V6GT?
Thx

Edit: Just learned from a fellow headfier, no difference technically, just different shapes.

 

[Renexx]

Do you guys already have an ECC82/12AU7 favorite?

Many good combinations possible . Tubes only color the sound of this amp. Resolution and staging stays quite untouched here.
Tubes don't sound good or worst. It's just a matter what sound fits your taste. Or you just enjoy tuberolling like me.

Generally Philips/Amperex would be my favourite 12au7. crisp top end, Clear mids, good low-end. Good in everything.

Best combination from neutral to warm --> Mazda, Visseaux, GEC, Marconi, Tungsol, RCA 6v6

Other 12au7 favourites are early kenrad 5814, Tungsol 12au7 50s, Brimar 13d5

Kenrad pewder plates + GEC 6v6 early version ...absolute treasures.

 

[Rowethren]

I was looking at these interesting Australian made Philips 6V6 tubes, anyone tried them out before? https://www.langrex.co.uk/products/6v6gt-6v6g-vintage-philips-miniwatt-nos-valve-tube-lc46/

 

[Deceneu808]

Might of missed discussion here but can the HA-3A run 6SN7 with adapters for drivers ?

 

[Pashmeister]

Might of missed discussion here but can the HA-3A run 6SN7 with adapters for drivers ?

Wasn’t being recommended by Andy/Cayin. We’re stuck with only the recommended tubes (12au7 and 6v6 and the rare rectifier) which is okay with me tbh

 

[Ufanco]

Many good combinations possible . Tubes only color the sound of this amp. Resolution and staging stays quite untouched here.
Tubes don't sound good or worst. It's just a matter what sound fits your taste. Or you just enjoy tuberolling like me.

Generally Philips/Amperex would be my favourite 12au7. crisp top end, Clear mids, good low-end. Good in everything.

Best combination from neutral to warm --> Mazda, Visseaux, GEC, Marconi, Tungsol, RCA 6v6

Other 12au7 favourites are early kenrad 5814, Tungsol 12au7 50s, Brimar 13d5


Kenrad pewder plates + GEC 6v6 early version ...absolu

Hi considering this amp and a few other amps can use 12bh7 in place of the 12au7. I have a bunch 12bh7 and hoping to find a answer if they work in this amp.

 

[Renexx]

I was looking at these interesting Australian made Philips 6V6 tubes, anyone tried them out before? https://www.langrex.co.uk/products/6v6gt-6v6g-vintage-philips-miniwatt-nos-valve-tube-lc46/

I would say they have a liquid sound to them. Makes them very euphonic, some warmth, tight bass.

The longer I listen with those, the more I like them. Amazing smooth euphonic sound with my VC. Sounds close to OTL.

 

[Rowethren]

I would say they have a liquid sound to them. Makes them very euphonic, some warmth, tight bass.

The longer I listen with those, the more I like them. Amazing smooth euphonic sound with my VC. Sounds close to OTL.

Interesting, thanks for the feedback, I have the VCs as well so that sounds like they could be fun. Langrex describes them as "long bottle" but do they still fit under the cage?