jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
GE tubes top Santa’s gifts for ‘naughty’ list…Sure it's the holiday season and I've hard that @Paladin79 is working on a GE tubes nutcracker as well
GE tubes top Santa’s gifts for ‘naughty’ list…Sure it's the holiday season and I've hard that @Paladin79 is working on a GE tubes nutcracker as well
But it couldn’t be a DV…it would work…Knowing @Paladin79, he would most probably jack up the DV nameplate and slide a new amplifier of his own design under it.
You are not far from the actual truth lol. Previously I was trying to decide how far to go and to still be able to call it a modified DV.Knowing @Paladin79, he would most probably jack up the DV nameplate and slide a new amplifier of his own design under it.
FTFY (copyright, um, me).GE tubes top Santa’s gifts for his hit list…
Justifiable humicide….…LOL. I was about to say @Paladin79 may approach it with a hammer. Busy schedules with holidays and such coming up. No one would convict him.
Now that was funny.Justifiable humicide….…
Well I would add an "S" to the modified Santa's "hit" list you mentioned in this caseFTFY (copyright, um, me).
Probably keeping the name plate, looks nice and shinyYou are not far from the actual truth lol. Previously I was trying to decide how far to go and to still be able to call it a modified DV.
I lean toward functionality and enjoyment, and resist spending for the sake of spending. For far too long I used an HD 600 on PC output or junky amps, and I suffered needlessly. I've upgraded largely in a pursuit of lower fatigue long listening sessions, as my early setups were screechy. Even if one can hear the differences following an upgrade the body has a wonderful ability to habituate and enjoy current sounds. BUT, it must not be fatiguing. If I'd started with a DV I'd likely avoided my screech period because of its gentle treble. Run your own race.It’s not always greener when spending large amounts of money to chase something boutique and I don’t try to sound pretentious about audio. Other circuit designs are going to be mostly better.. but the ride was fun to where I am today.
I'm wondering what the best pre-built 6SN7 foundation might be, better than the DV but not into the next price tier? Is Eufonika a step up? There are more new brands these days than I can keep up with.Yet you can start at much better places from the other products you just listed. Although I may suggest another good contender "Hartung"
PM sentHi this thread is crazy long and I want to change my 336i tubes but need suggestions (links would be appreciated it, I'm new to tube amps)
Headphones are DT 990 pro
Stock tube issues:
Bright, sibilant, etched, no warmth to the mids, little soundstage
What I want:
Smooth and detailed, stronger and deeper bass, warmer / liquid mids, deep soundstage; no sibilance
I'm willing to change both tubes to achieve what I want. It sounds horrible as is
you liking the Darkvoice? I lost you after that PC output thing. ..I lean toward functionality and enjoyment, and resist spending for the sake of spending. For far too long I used an HD 600 on PC output or junky amps, and I suffered needlessly. I've upgraded largely in a pursuit of lower fatigue long listening sessions, as my early setups were screechy. Even if one can hear the differences following an upgrade the body has a wonderful ability to habituate and enjoy current sounds. BUT, it must not be fatiguing. If I'd started with a DV I'd likely avoided my screech period because of its gentle treble. Run your own race.
I like it for what it is, yes. I meant to say that the DV is way superior to what I started out with and suffered through. It's better than a lot of starter setups.you liking the Darkvoice? I lost you after that PC output thing. ..