[jonathan c]

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…

 

[jonathan c]

Knowing @Paladin79, he would most probably jack up the DV nameplate and slide a new amplifier of his own design under it.

But it couldn’t be a DV…it would work…

 

[Paladin79]

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.

 

[bcowen]

GE tubes top Santa’s gifts for his hit list…

FTFY (copyright, um, me).

 

[therremans]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6SN7GT-V...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[jonathan c]

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.

Justifiable humicide….…

 

[bcowen]

Justifiable humicide….…

Now that was funny.

 

[HTSkywalker]

FTFY (copyright, um, me).

Well I would add an "S" to the modified Santa's "hit" list you mentioned in this case
FTFY (Copyright me)

 

[HTSkywalker]

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.

Probably keeping the name plate, looks nice and shiny

 

[g3n3r1c]

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 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.

 

[g3n3r1c]

Yet you can start at much better places from the other products you just listed. Although I may suggest another good contender "Hartung"

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.

 

[SilverCans]

Hi 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

 

[JKDJedi]

Hi 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

PM sent

 

[JKDJedi]

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.

you liking the Darkvoice? I lost you after that PC output thing. ..

 

[g3n3r1c]

you liking the Darkvoice? I lost you after that PC output thing. ..

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.