[gurus]

THIS



Wipes the floor over this in my experience

 

[KingStyles]

What do they sound like and where do you get them?

 

[gurus]

That is a CV-181. Unfortunately I have only two of them.

Having owned both the CV-181 and the Tungsol, as pictured, the CV181 was clearly superior in Bass, clarity, dynamics etc. Just a whole lot bigger sound like the tube.

If the Electra can provide the current draw, the CV 181 is a way better choice. But be forewarned because of the excessive current draw it is not a direct replacement. Here is some more info

http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/shuguang_treasures_cv181_e.html

 

[KingStyles]

I know the treasures, that wasnt what was in your picture.

 

[gurus]

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I know the treasures, that wasnt what was in your picture.

Out of production.
 
I could probably send them out to you if you want to try them. I will have to look for them tho, they are stashed somewhere.

 

[driver 8]

Do they have a name?

 

[Radio_head]

For those not familiar, CV181's are the same as the ECC32's I mentioned earlier in the thread and the same advice from Craig would apply. 

 

[KingStyles]

I have some ecc32, just havent found a amp that I like them in.

 

[lmswjm]

Electra should be arriving Thursday.
 
I only have Winged SED's on hand. Any more impressions / recommendations on tubes?

 

[KingStyles]

What do you want warm and rich or neutral and extended?

 

[lmswjm]

I'm interested in the differences in sound with the SED's as a reference point. Both signatures might be desirable.

 

[Caution]

Aww yea, just received the 2nd electra parcel after receiving the first one yesterday. Listening for the first time with stock tubes, not too shabby 

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[jjinh]

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Aww yea, just received the 2nd electra parcel after receiving the first one yesterday. Listening for the first time with stock tubes, not too shabby 

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Received your PM about having received your amp... how do your Stax amps compare??

 

[Caution]

Initial impressions with stock tubes are that the Electra has more dynamics and better bass reproduction than the Transistor amp which sounds slightly flat and un-engaging in comparison - something I've never experienced when listening to the amp alone. With the transistor amp the sound stage is wider, and due to this it feels like there's a more distinct left, right and center - hopefully a better set of tubes will widen the sound stage on the electra. I'm also finding the stock tubes quite bright as others have mentioned. 

 

[jigster]

Seems the thread has gone cold... anyone else received theirs? Comments?