[barontan2418]

Thanks @barontan2418. Which EL12N, and where did you source the adapters from. Asking for a friend who may be ready for another rabbit hole to explore.

Hi LoryWiv. EL12N's are RSD. My source here in UK has dried up but there are still a few on ebay for approx $19 each.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/El12n-NO...-/153325818496?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-EL11...-/201726996830?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[OctavianH]

For RSD EL12N I always try here.

Later edit: it seems on Ebay its the same seller. But the price is different, bigger.

 

[barontan2418]

For RSD EL12N I always try here.

Later edit: it seems on Ebay its the same seller. But the price is different, bigger.

Hi. OctavianH.

https://www.hificollective.co.uk/kits/elekit-audio-kits-tu-8200r.html

Just wondered if you've looked into the above amplifier in kit form?

 

[OctavianH]

Hi. OctavianH.

https://www.hificollective.co.uk/kits/elekit-audio-kits-tu-8200r.html

Just wondered if you've looked into the above amplifier in kit form?

Yes, I've read about that one and wanted to buy an already assembled one. I am not that good on soldering and tinkering stuff. It receives very good comments from @UntilThen and it seems to be a very nice amplifier.

 

[barontan2418]

Yes, I've read about that one and wanted to buy an already assembled one. I am not that good on soldering and tinkering stuff. It receives very good comments from @UntilThen and it seems to be a very nice amplifier.

Have I the skill though? That's the question. It's on my mind now so we will see. Thanks.

 

[OctavianH]

Have I the skill though? That's the question. It's on my mind now so we will see. Thanks.

I think it might be a challenge depending on your experience with soldering, but I trust you. You can do it. If not, I think they sell also pre-built versions.

 

[UntilThen]

Hi. OctavianH.

https://www.hificollective.co.uk/kits/elekit-audio-kits-tu-8200r.html

Just wondered if you've looked into the above amplifier in kit form?

I've absolute high regard for the Elekit TU-8200. In the 'R', it's even better but I won't get to find out for myself because mine is the non R version. This is such an astonishing amp especially with NOS tubes. In the words of my tube supplier, there is simply no comparison between a NOS GEC KT66 and a Genalex Gold Lion KT66.

As good as the 8200 is, adding the 8500 preamp to it, lift the game even more. I can't let go of that combo and it's the reason for my wanting a custom amp built around those parameters but with more drivers included and a tube rectifier. That in my opinion will make Odyssey far better than the Elekit combo but we shall see.

Other wonderful aspects of the 8200 are quietness, coolness and the ability to drive speakers very well.... not to the level of good integrated stereo amps but drive speakers well nevertheless.

Finally if you do get the 8200R, try the Telefunken EL12 spez as power tubes. You may not need the other power tubes.

 

[OctavianH]

On 19th of February my Elise got older. 3 years. Happy birthday little buddy! You provided me 3 years of happines.

Coincidence or not, in the same day one of my favourite bands released a new album which is on repeat for almost 48 hours.



My impressions when I received it can be found here.

 

[Scutey]

On 19th of February my Elise got older. 3 years. Happy birthday little buddy! You provided me 3 years of happines.



Coincidence or not, in the same day one of my favourite bands released a new album which is on repeat for almost 48 hours.



My impressions when I received it can be found here.

Happy birthday Elise!, where have the last three years gone!, mine's only three months older, soo much has happened in that time, all those tubes we've gone though .

Oh and that album, very good, listening to it as I type .

 

[OctavianH]

Well, I think now my warranty officially expired. I had no problems with the amplifier, seems built like a tank.

Later edit: Ok, so let's try something I think not many tried before:

PsVane KT88T2 with PsVane CV181T2. Very interesting combo, full of energy and with very good detail retrieval. I will need more time for these, but for sure the KT88T2 retain something from the timbre of the drivers, analytical sound with incredible bass. Punchy, defined, the double pedal is killing it. I put the latest Royal Hunt album and sounds crystal clear.



Later Edit: Beautiful in low light.

 

[Scutey]

Another gratuitous pic of GEC tubes, just couldn't resist, but after ten days with this combo, as far as I'm concerned this is the pinnacle, it just does not get better this.

 

[LoryWiv]

Another gratuitous pic of GEC tubes, just couldn't resist, but after ten days with this combo, as far as I'm concerned this is the pinnacle, it just does not get better this.

GEC KT66 driving GEC KT88? @Scutey? Gorgeous! As it happens I just received some GEC KT66. I'm going to clean the pins and fire them up next day or two, and thanks for sharing that it's something wonderful to look forward to!

 

[Alpha1Ric]

I want to buy this one, this has enough power to HD800S? its good?

 

[Scutey]

GEC KT66 driving GEC KT88? @Scutey? Gorgeous! As it happens I just received some GEC KT66. I'm going to clean the pins and fire them up next day or two, and thanks for sharing that it's something wonderful to look forward to!

They are indeed GEC KT88 @LoryWiv, and, as I'm sure you know, rather wonderful to boot!, they've sounded good with every driver tube I've thrown at em, but best of all is the GEC KT66, a very fine power tube in it's own right, this combo does everything I want out of a combo, warm, full bodied, but with great drive, timing, detail and imaging, you're in for a treat with those GEC's, enjoy! .

 

[Scutey]

I want to buy this one, this has enough power to HD800S? its good?

Hi @Alpha1Ric. Yes the Elise should have enough power to drive the HD800S no problem, I use Beyerdynamic T1.2 and ZMF Auteur/Atticus, with 600 and 300 ohms respectively and the Elise drives them with power to spare.