Feliks Audio Elise Impressions Thread – a New Start (please read first post for summary)
Mar 18, 2018 at 4:08 PM Post #10,606 of 11,833
I start to think the world is getting crazy, guys. All the couriers have gone mad. I really cannot understand what is happening with the local UPS and DHL...
This beer glass I bought in Hamburg a few years ago at somewhere of 20 EUR, and now I think those money were meant for a good pair of tubes. Anyway, I love it and it is quite "metal", so it is my daily beer glass.
We need to find peace in small things guys because if we power on our TV we see: Putin elected for the 4th time, Trump does whatever, Brits want Brexit and in my country socialists raise taxes every day to feed non working people and steal money...
I need a break, a good beer and some good music. My TV is used only for PS4 and UPNP lately and Elise is my escape room. :)
 
Mar 18, 2018 at 5:02 PM Post #10,607 of 11,833
OH, I could not have put it better myself, I know exactly what you mean and I don't suppose you, or me are the only ones either who feel that way, when it's been a stressful day, and nothing seems to make sense I head to my "music room" switch on the Elise watch those tubes start to glow, listen to whatever I fancy at the time and then things start to make sense again!
 
Mar 22, 2018 at 2:20 PM Post #10,608 of 11,833
Ok, so back on track. My Tung Sol 5998 arrived today:

Psvane_CV181_T2_Tung_Sol_5998.jpg


They are manufactured sometime in '53 and my impressions is that they are detailed but somehow laid back. But they might not be burned in since the previous owner told me he used them only 10hrs with WA2.

So now the listening sessions start and what better source can I have than the latest Judas Priest album:

5998.jpg


We will see in the next days if I will consider them my end game or the searching will continue. At this moment I miss some highs here.
But the mids are decent and the bass is precise and somehow puchy.

And a question:

What is the difference between Tung Sol 5998 white label vs green label?
 
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Mar 22, 2018 at 4:06 PM Post #10,609 of 11,833
Ok, so back on track. My Tung Sol 5998 arrived today:

Psvane_CV181_T2_Tung_Sol_5998.jpg


They are manufactured sometime in '53 and my impressions is that they are detailed but somehow laid back. But they might not be burned in since the previous owner told me he used them only 10hrs with WA2.

So now the listening sessions start and what better source can I have than the latest Judas Priest album:

5998.jpg


We will see in the next days if I will consider them my end game or the searching will continue. At this moment I miss some highs here.
But the mids are decent and the bass is precise and somehow puchy.

And a question:

What is the difference between Tung Sol 5998 white label vs green label?

I guess is the year of manufacturing.

A clear-top 5998 is more close to a WE421. But hard to find.
 
Mar 22, 2018 at 4:17 PM Post #10,610 of 11,833
Ok, so back on track. My Tung Sol 5998 arrived today:

Psvane_CV181_T2_Tung_Sol_5998.jpg


They are manufactured sometime in '53 and my impressions is that they are detailed but somehow laid back. But they might not be burned in since the previous owner told me he used them only 10hrs with WA2.

So now the listening sessions start and what better source can I have than the latest Judas Priest album:

5998.jpg


We will see in the next days if I will consider them my end game or the searching will continue. At this moment I miss some highs here.
But the mids are decent and the bass is precise and somehow puchy.

And a question:

What is the difference between Tung Sol 5998 white label vs green label?
Nice tubes OH!, you're right the 5998 is a bit more relaxed, quite warm but has great bass, not tried the Psavane with the 5998 so will give it a try this evening.

As for your question about white v green label, I'm not sure if there is any difference although perhaps someone with a bit more knowledge on this subject might be able to enlighten you more than I can.

Enjoy those 5998's!:beyersmile:
 
Mar 23, 2018 at 2:23 AM Post #10,611 of 11,833
I am not sure these pair well with Psvane since those are very neutral and transparent. But I guess they should pair well with brighter ones like C3G?
But for that I need adapters and they are somewhere lost in the Bermuda Triangle. So I still wait for them.

Later edit:
I found a much better pair for these 5998 in 6H8C. Now I start to like them more and more...

6_H8_C_5998.jpg
 
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Mar 23, 2018 at 1:39 PM Post #10,612 of 11,833
I am not sure these pair well with Psvane since those are very neutral and transparent. But I guess they should pair well with brighter ones like C3G?
But for that I need adapters and they are somewhere lost in the Bermuda Triangle. So I still wait for them.

Later edit:
I found a much better pair for these 5998 in 6H8C. Now I start to like them more and more...

6_H8_C_5998.jpg
Yes I think C3G might pair well with the 5998, I haven't tried this combo yet but I will give it a go and report back.
 
Mar 24, 2018 at 2:34 AM Post #10,616 of 11,833
OH, what is the bass like on your 6H8C, the ones in your last pic?, seeing as they're so cheap I'm tempted to give them a go.

The bass is ok but not so precise. Basicly these 6H8C are somehow similar with 6H13C.

I think these 5998 are improving after 10hrs. I switched back to Psvane and I am not so unpleased. So patience is the key.
 
Mar 24, 2018 at 7:51 AM Post #10,617 of 11,833
The bass is ok but not so precise. Basicly these 6H8C are somehow similar with 6H13C.

I think these 5998 are improving after 10hrs. I switched back to Psvane and I am not so unpleased. So patience is the key.
Thanks for the info OH on the 6H8C, at such cheap prices I might give them a go.

Good to hear your starting to enjoy the 5998's, I took an instant liking to them, but then we are all different!, I only tried the 5998 with the Psvane for an hour and only tried them with Jazz but I have to say I rather liked what I heard, will have to give em a go with some metal.
 

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