[JKDJedi]

Self-modded amps always sound better even if they don't.

J/K....

I've modded practically every amp, preamp, and speaker I've had until recently. Haven't attempted mods on any of my Schiit stuff, and I have an amp now that starts with an 'I' and it would likely piss off its creator if I even looked inside. So I'm being a good boy, 'cause I promised.

Lol... Same, I took the top screws off the thing to take a peak but it felt booby trapped...didn't want to budge at all...said nope..put the screws back in.

 

[bcowen]

Lol... Same, I took the top screws off the thing to take a peak but it felt booby trapped...didn't want to budge at all...said nope..put the screws back in.

I took the transformer cover off and got electrocuted...and the amp wasn't even plugged in. You were wise.

 

[Slade01]

Alright - got enough burn-in time to have this settle right....running a National Union Gray Glass 6SN7GT (early 40s) with a Chatham 6080WA. Really is a fantastic combo. The NU Gray Glass is only a touch lush but instead has alot more resolution - more clarity compared to the RCA Gray Glass. Definitely worth getting if you see one out there.

 

[JKDJedi]

Shameless plug for some oddity tubes that someone here used for comparisons on their Darkvoice....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293678413682
Edit: SOLD!!

 

[JKDJedi]

@Deyan adapters have arrived!! Time for some Darkvoice rolling

 

[JKDJedi]

National Union 7193 & 5998 .... #ShwInG!

 

[JKDJedi]

Thanks @Deyan for the great job on these custom adapters. (Dual 6J5G to 6SN7)



JAN-CHS-6J5GT/G VT-94D (Best In Class)*
These are insanely GOOD.

 

[JKDJedi]

Wasn't a huge RCA fan (they're quickly growing on me) and maybe it's because of the versions I have/had on hand .. anxious to try out the RCA VT-231 for comparison.
I'm expecting smooth vocals.

 

[JKDJedi]

Pinnacles all weekend

 

[bcowen]

Pinnacles all weekend

Your adapter is crooked, which will affect the sound. Just sayin'....

 

[sennfan83261]

Pinnacles all weekend

Hey, do you like these and 7193's? I have a pair of 7193 National Unions waiting for me back in my city apartment.

 

[JKDJedi]

Your adapter is crooked, which will affect the sound. Just sayin'....

I straitened it ..

 

[JKDJedi]

Hey, do you like these and 7193's? I have a pair of 7193 National Unions waiting for me back in my city apartment.

The 7193 NU are ok... need more time with them,

Now the JAN-CHS-6J5GT/G ..AWESOME.. (don't want to etch it in stone yet but they may be best I've heard so far of all of them, 7N7, 6SN7GT, CV-181,5692,1578, 6H8C...etc)

Gonna do a comparison of the Ken Rad 7193 & the National Union 7193 next week. (and maybe compare them to the 6J5GT Sylvania and Pinnacles 6J5GT as a bonus )

 

[sennfan83261]

The 7193 NU are ok... need more time with them,

Now the JAN-CHS-6J5GT/G ..AWESOME.. (don't want to etch it in stone yet but they may be best I've heard so far of all of them, 7N7, 6SN7GT, CV-181,5692,1578, 6H8C...etc)

Gonna do a comparison of the Ken Rad 7193 & the National Union 7193 next week. (and maybe compare them to the 6J5GT Sylvania and Pinnacles 6J5GT as a bonus )

Nice. I never knew that about the 6J5GT/G's. Looking forward to reading your impressions of the Ken Rads later.

 

[bcowen]

Looking forward to reading your impressions of the Ken Rads later.

Me too. That way I'll know if I need to get some NU's.