[chuckwheat]

Besides the stock 6080 I have 2 6as7g tubes to try (RCA & Sylvania)

ooh. Please let me know if you prefer them over the stock. I'm looking to change out the stock tube.

 

[Timoteo80]

ooh. Please let me know if you prefer them over the stock. I'm looking to change out the stock tube.

Works been busy & I haven't had much time with my Crack. I have listened for about 1hr with the RCA 6as7g. However it seemed a bit more harsh so far. I swapped in the stock 6080 & it was smoother. However to be fair, I did notice that I can hear something loose inside the RCA 6as7g if lightly shook. So it might not be nos as the seller suggested & may be running out of juice. The other 6as7g got delayed in the mail & I haven't received it yet. I'll be doing more listening before making any claims tho.

 

[LikeABell]

Hello everyone, finished my crack recently. Loving it!

 

 

[DavidA]

@LikeABell, very nice workmanship, love the corner/feet braces

 

[LikeABell]

  @LikeABell, very nice workmanship, love the corner/feet braces

Thanks! My first time doing DIY. Was so much fun.

 

[DavidA]

  Thanks! My first time doing DIY. Was so much fun.

I can see a HD-700 and M50x? on your headphone stand, are those the only 2 headphones that you use with the BH Crack?

 

[LikeABell]

  I can see a HD-700 and M50x? on your headphone stand, are those the only 2 headphones that you use with the BH Crack?

HD700 and M40x. I have a pair of HD558s too. But I mainly use the HD700s. HD558s sound surprisingly good too, LOTS of bass.

 

[Timoteo80]

Hmm besides my HD600s I have the HD558 & the M50x as well. I hadn't even thought to try either of the other two pairs on my Crack...I'll have to give it a try!!!

Side Note: I just received the Speedball upgrade in the mail this week. Finally after over 6 weeks. I wasn't I. A rush so it didn't bother me. I have REALLY been enjoying the Crack stock & wanted to get akin to its sound before the SB upgrade.

 

[adydula]

Just got a new RCA 6AS7G from Tubedepot...first one was humming a lot, AC heater noise, they replaced it with no quibblng and the second one is excellent, quiet, works very well......Even the RCA's are getting pricey!! $30 + shipping.
 
My crack has speedball and it does make a difference...
 
Headphones, Beyer T90 and T1 2G...the crack works with these cans as best as I have heard...
 
Alex

 

[SP Wild]

Noob toob here. 'they' say the Tung Sol 5998 is the bee knees of these tubes.

They seem to be VERY expensive. I am thinking of getting a matched pair, I can use in my WA22 and SB Crack.

Is there a new contender or are these still the tubes to get, maybe even someone can say... Don't bother this is Audio nervosa.

???

 

[buke9]

Noob toob here. 'they' say the Tung Sol 5998 is the bee knees of these tubes.

They seem to be VERY expensive. I am thinking of getting a matched pair, I can use in my WA22 and SB Crack.

Is there a new contender or are these still the tubes to get, maybe even someone can say... Don't bother this is Audio nervosa.

???

5998 in the Crack is awesome. Yes they are getting expensive .

 

[lyncks]

Hey everyone
 
anyone using this with the k7xx? good match?
 
Cheers

 

[i luvmusic 2]

I did with Q7XX and i don't like it the Q sounds like lacking in bass and a bit bright to my ears.

 

[DavidA]

  Hey everyone
 
anyone using this with the k7xx? good match?
 
Cheers

Just tried my K7XX with BH Crack, not a good pairing, I think the output impedance of the Crack is too high for them, K7XX pairs much better with Lyr2 or Ember.

 

[lyncks]

Thanks for the quick replies!
 
The headphones are on their way and have no amp yet so annoying.
 
Cheers