[UntilThen]

Tung-Sol 5998 / Ken-Rad VT-231

This is the best my DV has ever sounded and I am looking forward to rolling some tubes later.

Yes I agree but wait till you swap out the Ken Rad for Tung Sol 6sn7gt black glass round plates or Sylvania 6sn7w metal base and the best will be bested.

I never try Mullard ECC33 on the DV336se but I think it will work. Had all these drivers for GOTL and Studio Six but I sold those amps and tubes. I actually sold off a part of me.... sad.

 

[UntilThen]

well... on my first glass of teguila at the moment .. celebration.....begin... salud!

What is your address? I'm coming over right now with @bcowen and the rest of the crew here. He's the pilot and I am in charge of the stewardess.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

1uf bypass caps:
Panasonic 400VDC 1.0uF 5% Film


1k, 1M, 30k all replaced:
Dale Vishay1k, 1M, 1W, .1%
Dale Vishay 30.1k, 1.5W, .1%
220uf cathode bypass caps:
Nichicon 25volts 220uF MUSE


Notes:
I was thinking that my stock resistors were likely holding back the amp’s potential. I also wanted to swap out my 100uf cathode bypass caps for the 220uf as I was told it’s the better choice (fitz mod). And then those 1uf power bypass caps, I read can improve deep bass extension.

There was a drastic improvement in the entire sound! Larger soundstage, much more defined separation, greatly increased bass extension, more impact, rumble and bass slam than ever before, much more powerful sound, more dynamic, notes are more resolving, much less distortion. High end is crisp and clean but never piercing. Some songs used to create a sonic mess (distortion and mud), but it now remains clear, defined and dynamic in those moments. Wow. I actually have much more of that 3D holographic thing people talk about.



Tung-Sol 5998 / Ken-Rad VT-231

This is the best my DV has ever sounded and I am looking forward to rolling some tubes later.

Nice job. Since the DV uses resistors to load the input tube, maybe try some carbon film resistors down the road (Kiwame, Riken Ohm), I've found these to have a positive effect in the past.

 

[UntilThen]

Hey all, Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all of you!!

And again thanks for the continued reading, learning, and especially laughter!!

It's no laughing matter here. It's all about reading and learning but welcome and Merry Christmas to you.

 

[UntilThen]

Nice job. Since the DV uses resistors to load the input tube, maybe try some carbon film resistors down the road (Kiwame, Riken Ohm), I've found these to have a positive effect in the past.

And LordGwyn showed up on Christmas day !

Btw just found out what Lord Gwyn meant:-

Gwyn is absolutely fast and powerful beast.
His weakness, despite appearances, is fire. But he is resistant to lightning damages. Besides, this is one of the bosses, which blows can be parried.

Ok now that I know your weakness, when are you modding my Figaro?

 

[JKDJedi]

Yes I agree but wait till you swap out the Ken Rad for Tung Sol 6sn7gt black glass round plates or Sylvania 6sn7w metal base and the best will be bested.

I never try Mullard ECC33 on the DV336se but I think it will work. Had all these drivers for GOTL and Studio Six but I sold those amps and tubes. I actually sold off a part of me.... sad.

the Holy Mother's of all Mother's.. the Mullard... can the Darkvoice handle that one??

 

[JKDJedi]

What is your address? I'm coming over right now with @bcowen and the rest of the crew here. He's the pilot and I am in charge of the stewardess.

you guys are most welcome, Mecca California, we have an airport nearby, in Thermal. open arms.. Merry Christmas. ❤

 

[bcowen]

What is your address? I'm coming over right now with @bcowen and the rest of the crew here. He's the pilot and I am in charge of the stewardess.

Wait...I already claimed dibs on the stewardesses (or is that stewardessii?). No fair claiming seniority rights here.

Not sure what @JKDJedi is cooking....perhaps Spam in a shell (?) but I was mostly looking forward to the flight anyway.

 

[UntilThen]

the Holy Mother's of all Mother's.. the Mullard... can the Darkvoice handle that one??

When I get my DV336se again and that will only happen when Drop drops it again. I have requested it !.... I will then try Mullard ECC33 in that amp.

ECC33 works in my previous GOTL and Studio Six which were design for 6SN7 driver input.... so it could possibly work for DV336se but that is like putting a Rolls Royce engine in Ford Cortina.

 

[UntilThen]

Wait...I already claimed dibs on the stewardesses (or is that stewardessii?). No fair claiming seniority rights here.

Not sure what @JKDJedi is cooking....perhaps Spam in a shell (?) but I was mostly looking forward to the flight anyway.

One of us has to fly. We can't both be teaching the stewardessii unless we go autopilot?

Ok got to dash now wife wants me to be the driver !

 

[L0rdGwyn]

And LordGwyn showed up on Christmas day !

Btw just found out what Lord Gwyn meant:-

Gwyn is absolutely fast and powerful beast.
His weakness, despite appearances, is fire. But he is resistant to lightning damages. Besides, this is one of the bosses, which blows can be parried.

Ok now that I know your weakness, when are you modding my Figaro?

Hehehe so I've been found out...

How about an EL34 SET instead? Your Auris Nirvana inspired me to do more work on my design, 2021 will be the year I sell an amplifier.

 

[JKDJedi]

When I get my DV336se again and that will only happen when Drop drops it again. I have requested it !.... I will then try Mullard ECC33 in that amp.

ECC33 works in my previous GOTL and Studio Six which were design for 6SN7 driver input.... so it could possibly work for DV336se but that is like putting a Rolls Royce engine in Ford Cortina.

Tha ks for taking one for the team!!

 

[therremans]

Vent fan install
Noctua NF-A9x14, 92x14 slim
12V Voltage Step-Up USB adapter

The fan isn’t loud but is audible. Very slim design. I don’t have anything setup to read temps but the top plate isn’t even warm after an hour so it’s probably effective. I did blow a puff of smoke towards its way and it’s drawing air in well through the vented chassis.

Tung-Sol 5998 / Tung-Sol VT-99

 

[UntilThen]

Hehehe so I've been found out...

How about an EL34 SET instead? Your Auris Nirvana inspired me to do more work on my design, 2021 will be the year I sell an amplifier.

Oh I’m open to that but it has to be really nice, sound really good and priced really low.

That’s my motto for 2021.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Oh I’m open to that but it has to be really nice, sound really good and priced really low.

That’s my motto for 2021.

Hmm priced really low isn't a thing for a SET amplifier due to all that iron, but maybe 1/3 the price of Nirvana with a better circuit.

I like minimalistic aesthetics, like this.



Anywho, I will build one and send on tour most likely, maybe mid 2021.