[Usejimmy]

I just do not have the funds to play in that high end game. I am only recently into headphones. My speakers system is made up of Meridian and Oppo components. I plan on my next upgrade to include the Bottlehead Crack w/speedball. I currently use Sennheiser HD600 and have ordered a pair of HD650x from Massdrop. When I can get a good used pair at a reasonable price, I would like to go to the 800s.

I also bought my Darkvoice used. I did however, not get a manual with it. Do you per chance have a PDF file of the manual. I would sure like to acquire one.

Best, JS

Sry i dident get any PDF when i bought mine on ebay.

 

[Jim Spec]

Thanks very much for your reply. Do you intend to do any modifications to the Darkvoice? If so, what are you planning.

 

[coolcrew23]

So i just ordered the darkvoice 336se online. Heard that stock tubes aren't worth it. Will be in Osaka Japan this week. Any place i can order tubes and what would be recommended with use with Sennheiser HD6XX

 

[Jim Spec]

I highly recommend the 6f8g. Although it is starting to become scarce, it is still available in short supply on ebay. It is quite a sweet sounding tube without being gushy. You will need an adapter for it because of the top contact. Any of the better quality 6080 tubes are good and readily available. Best, JS

 

[coolcrew23]

I highly recommend the 6f8g. Although it is starting to become scarce, it is still available in short supply on ebay. It is quite a sweet sounding tube without being gushy. You will need an adapter for it because of the top contact. Any of the better quality 6080 tubes are good and readily available. Best, JS

Thank sir. Will search for these.

 

[Jim Spec]

Just because I am in my mid-70s you don't need to call me sir. Best, JS

 

[dobigstuff]

So i just ordered the darkvoice 336se online. Heard that stock tubes aren't worth it. Will be in Osaka Japan this week. Any place i can order tubes and what would be recommended with use with Sennheiser HD6XX

Coolcrew23:

I am using this combo:
NOS USA Tung-Sol Tall Bottle 6SN7 Driver with NOS USA Tung-Sol 7236 Power.

I have the HD 700's

 

[Jim Spec]

That should sound quite good. I am not familiar with the 7236 power tube but will look into it. It must be a cousin of the 6080. Should you decide to sell you HD700s reasonably, I would be interested.

 

[coolcrew23]

Just because I am in my mid-70s you don't need to call me sir. Best, JS

Didn't mean to offend.

Cheers! Appreciate the help. This tube-rolling thing excites me!

 

[dobigstuff]

That should sound quite good. I am not familiar with the 7236 power tube but will look into it. It must be a cousin of the 6080

Jim Spec:

Yes the 7236 and the 5998 Tubes have more power than the 6AS7's. I have not found the Western Electric 421A yet. They are supposed to be the best.

 

[dobigstuff]

Changing it up right now. Trying this setup:

NOS JAN Sylvania 5998A Power, NOS Sylvania 6SN7 Driver. So far this combo is not bright. Very warm. Still has power as well.

 

[Rafa Rocks]

Hello!

I want to know if you tested the following tubes and if they are good options for the DV:

1-GE 6AS7GA:

2-Thomson CSF 6080WA FSE 8044 FF

3-GE JAN 6080 WC

Thank you

Rafa

 

[dobigstuff]

Rafa:

For my power tubes I have only used the RCA and the NOS JAN RCA Tall Bottle 6AS7. I have recently been using the NOS Tung-Sol 7263 or the NOS Sylvania 5998A. For Drivers I have used various NOS 6SN7's like RCA, Sylvania, Tung-Sol. Basically because most of the reviews were positive for those tubes so I stick with them.

 

[Jim Spec]

I have not used the Thomson CSF 6080WA FSE 8044 FF. However I believe the others to be quite good. My DV has bit the dust in one channel.

 

[ThermalAlchemy]

I have not used the Thomson CSF 6080WA FSE 8044 FF. However I believe the others to be quite good. My DV has bit the dust in one channel.

This is a good excuse and perfect timing to tear apart your DarkVoice and completely do all the known modifications to mankind . I've been dying for excuse to take mine apart.