[Slade01]

LOL! Porch pirates get a box of Philips ECG's. They go beyond sucky to downright painful.

Its a win win. They either get crappy sounding tubes or a box full of shards and broken glass that they cut themselves on. Painful either way.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Genelex Gold Lions are great. Just stay clear if you ever see blue lettering that says Phillips EC 6922.. I think they stood for "Extra Crappy Grade".

I liked the Amperex (Holland) and the Tesla (32) E88CC when I had the MCTH. I kind of miss that amp at times.

I had the chance to experiment with the E;ectro-Harmonix and the JJ beside the Gold Lion but due to its design the MCTH is not that affected with rolling so I stayed with the GL.
IN fact the main use of the MCTH is driving the Ananda as it even sounds better than the Violectric in doing so.

 

[HTSkywalker]

How would they know??

Probably by realizing that the contents declared value is less than the shipping cost

 

[Slade01]

I had the chance to experiment with the E;ectro-Harmonix and the JJ beside the Gold Lion but due to its design the MCTH is not that affected with rolling so I stayed with the GL.
IN fact the main use of the MCTH is driving the Ananda as it even sounds better than the Violectric in doing so.

Apologies for not being DV related...but have you tried running your MCTH with an LPS? Now that makes a difference.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Apologies for not being DV related...but have you tried running your MCTH with an LPS? Now that makes a difference.

Am sure it will make a difference but any respectful LPS would cost twice the CTH price which does does not make it a logical purchase IMHO. Unless you can recommend a specific LPS

 

[HTSkywalker]

Well in fact am browsing now for variable current LPS on Amazon, seems few are decent and cheap (sub $100), does it make an audible difference ?

 

[Slade01]

Well in fact am browsing now for variable current LPS on Amazon, seems few are decent and cheap (sub $100), does it make an audible difference ?

I'll PM you as to not derail the thread.

 

[HTSkywalker]

I'll PM you as to not derail the thread.

Thanks
"derail the thread" from discussing the DV ???? or bashing GE tubes ??
Not sure when was the last time someone mentioned the DV in a good way on this thread or at all

 

[Slade01]

Thanks
"derail the thread" from discussing the DV ???? or bashing GE tubes ??
Not sure when was the last time someone mentioned the DV in a good way on this thread or at all

At 800+ pages of posts, the DV is doing something right. For better or for worse, it's a winning recipe to have tubes, a soldering iron, and alcohol and a DV amp.

 

[HTSkywalker]

At 800+ pages of posts, the DV is doing something right. For better or for worse, it's a winning recipe to have tubes, a soldering iron, and alcohol and a DV amp.

Sure thing and a bunch of good friends too

 

[bcowen]

Am sure it will make a difference but any respectful LPS would cost twice the CTH price which does does not make it a logical purchase IMHO. Unless you can recommend a specific LPS

Just make your own. Much cheaper. That's what I did (though not for the MCTH).

https://www.amb.org/audio/sigma11/

 

[g3n3r1c]

Just make your own. Much cheaper. That's what I did (though not for the MCTH).

https://www.amb.org/audio/sigma11/

Has anyone tried using a lab bench linear power supply instead of an audiophile product?

Example below, but no personal experience:

https://www.amazon.com/KORAD-KD3005D-Precision-Adjustable-Regulated/dp/B00FPU6G4E

 

[Slade01]

Has anyone tried using a lab bench linear power supply instead of an audiophile product?

Example below, but no personal experience:

https://www.amazon.com/KORAD-KD3005D-Precision-Adjustable-Regulated/dp/B00FPU6G4E

Yes. I used a BK Precision Bench Power Supply (on the MCTH). Works great and versatile. Not the prettiest but gets it done.

 

[g3n3r1c]

Yes. I used a BK Precision Bench Power Supply (on the MCTH). Works great and versatile. Not the prettiest but gets it done.

I've been tempted to try one for a while, but I don't know the first thing about bench power supplies. Regarding a cost-effective option for the MCTH and cheaper amps, what about <$100 items (I linked to an $85 LPS from a random Chinese brand). I think the BK Precision runs $300+?

 

[Slade01]

I've been tempted to try one for a while, but I don't know the first thing about bench power supplies. Regarding a cost-effective option for the MCTH and cheaper amps, what about <$100 items (I linked to an $85 LPS from a random Chinese brand). I think the BK Precision runs $300+?

They should be ok, although I'm sure its not made as much anymore (on ebay) as the MCTH has been around for quite some time now. Back at its height, those Chinese made LPS were alright. Definitely should be able to find them under 100.

New BK Units can run that high yes. But also of course can be had for alot cheaper used. Im sure ones like you linked to is fine as well. While bench LPS works...it doesn't exactly blend well a stack. Lol.

If you are a DIYer though...its nice to have in your arsenal i'm sure.