Feliks-Audio ELISE...New thread.

[Oskari]

to be honest when looking at MO it doesn't strike me as being a manufacture abbreviation then again why do all the Mazda 6n7g we see all have the same markings?

 
A large batch and a single military source can explain that. I think.
 

Would like to add that he thinks that the date code would of been somewhere else on the tube and that the 3 bars and the 8 is when the tube was stamped

 
That's what I suspect as well.

 

[UntilThen]

Wow Mike this is a valuable source of information for tube fanatics

 Thanks !

 

[hypnos1]

  H1 day one with Elise will always be memorable for me. You're right I was so elated she arrived safe and sound, without a scratch and best of all no hum, no noise, except when I first started it I could only hear from one side. I was in panic mode there for a second. It's a loose RCA connection. Need to plug it in fully.
 
Before I go any further, let me just say thanks for all your work and foresight in scouting out Feliks Audio and working with them in the creation of Elise. I have reread the first 100 pages of the old thread many times and I'm aware of the excitement and anticipation everyone must have felt when you finally received the first production unit of Elise. I believe you missed your Christmas turkey and forget your other presents because Elise arrived on Christmas Eve.
 
I cannot fault Elise at all. Some minor criticisms but they are purely my opinion. For a start I would have prefer the start button in front. Each time I reach behind to shut it off I've to be careful not to burn my hand on the hot tubes. Also the headphone jack is too much at the left corner. I remember the 1st iteration. The jack was up at the top plate. I guess when they did the work around they didn't have much room to wiggle. Another thing is the weight. I would have prefer that Elise is heavier because when I plug in my headphone jack I sometimes move it. While everything is perfect aesthetically I felt the front panel and volume knob could have been a better finish. Lastly an optional balanced input/output would have been great. I'm being picky here because sonically where it counts, I'm really in love with how she sounds.
 
Thanks and cheers.....

  now for more day 2 torture

 
 
I've an idea...how about some after market gold feet (with some felt on it, it will stop it moving) and matching gold volume knob. 

 
Thanks UT...and JV (and everyone!) for your kind words. And yes, it was one of the (if not the!) best Christmas presents ever, lol!...and certainly the only one to bring continued joy and fascination for so long - more so even than my beloved Volvo!!

 
I must admit to a love/hate relationship with the matt, anodised black finish. When dusted, I think it looks really chic. And then I look at some sleek aluminium/silver units and think hmmm...nice also - and no need to worry about dust/fingermarks : black or silver?...silver or black?...?????!!!!!  And I personally hate shiny black cases...unless it's highest quality Japanese laquer!
 
So I should imagine it is a nightmarish decision for any amp manufacturer...you just ain't gonna please everyone, lol!
 
And like neph, I keep the cans plugged in all the time - unless I'm at all suspicious of a new tube or adapter. But I can understand those who choose a more cautious approach...(and thank the Gods we managed to get the HP jack moved from the top, though!!).
 
As for the feet...how about simply putting a little 'Blu-Tak', or similar, under the feet - will help prevent movement and give a bit more isolation. Better still...three large hardwood cone feet - which will definitely need a bit of the 'Tak' to prevent movement, lol!!
 
So methinks there will be much gnashing of teeth amongst the Feliks team when (if!) considering how to approach Elise MK2! 

 

Excellent news, UT! Your impressions match mine but I'm not as eloquent You made me curious regarding the C3gs/5998 pairing. Will have to give it a chance soon. But first I have to wait for two 6n7g pairs and then for #11's maintenance in Poland. I tested the amp in a different environment with new electrical installation and it still hums.

 
So sorry to hear you still have that hum, neph...I really hope they find the cause quickly, and return her to you ASAP....

...(wouldn't want to be without mine for a day, lol!!

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[Lord Raven]

I am probably getting this tube, which one is the best out of the four? Please suggest..

  How's this for size. 

 
Left to right. 
 
RCA 6AS7GA (which you say is 6080), HP 6080, Dumont 6080WA and Mullard CV2984 / 6080.

 

[jerick70]

As my ship date for my Elise gets closer I'm starting to look for tubes to roll with the Elise.  I purchased a matched pair of Chatham 6AS7G Copper posts and I already have a pair of RCA 6AS7Gs.  What other tubes does everyone recommend?

 

[Lord Raven]

  As my ship date for my Elise gets closer I'm starting to look for tubes to roll with the Elise.  I purchased a matched pair of Chatham 6AS7G Copper posts and I already have a pair of RCA 6AS7Gs.  What other tubes does everyone recommend?

Was it you who won them in the bidding? I so wanted those tubes :/ Damn it bro, you were fast I almost broke my laptop that night...

 

[UntilThen]

Raven the one on the right definitely. Mullard 6080 / CV2984.

It sounds special besides the copper rod. JV has a pair too and he loves it.
I put this on par with the Chatham 6AS7G.

 

[jerick70]

  Was it you who won them in the bidding? I so wanted those tubes :/ Damn it bro, you were fast I almost broke my laptop that night..

 
If you're talking about Ebay, yes it was me.  Sorry dude I wanted them too my headphone craved them.....

 

[UntilThen]

Well done Jerick. Now get a nice pair of drivers. For this I have a few recommendations depending on your budget.

ECC31
C3g
7N7

 

[Lord Raven]

If there will ever be an Elise MK2,  I will pre-order that $%^* right away. And as for as aesthetics are concerned, I am pretty satisfied how it is made. Matt black does catch dust, but it pairs very well with my DAC, both sitting on the table looks BADASS, a friend called them complicated $%^@ haha I would probably stick something underneath to prevent slipping, and balance the feet as it is not well balanced on the table.
 
Also, I don't know how to kill the blue LED light The rear light does not really bother me but the blue light is like I am in a machine for eye examination. Rear red light gives a very good ambience effect during long exposure shots of Elise, check out my avatar
 
 
Can anyone confirm what is the safe working hours for this unit? I run it for like  4 to 5 hours daily, non stop. On idling I get some weird sounds coming out of the dark, I heard this is normal in a tube amplifier.
 
Edit: I would have stacked my Elise over my DAC but the DAC is smaller in depth. Would have been a great sight

 

[Lord Raven]

   
If you're talking about Ebay, yes it was me.  Sorry dude I wanted them too my headphone craved them.....

Bro, I hope it was a good purchase for you. I am probably getting the Mullard 6080 in place of Chatham. I don't know when would I learn to bid on eBay.

 

[Lord Raven]

Raven the one on the right definitely. Mullard 6080 / CV2984.

It sounds special besides the copper rod. JV has a pair too and he loves it.
I put this on par with the Chatham 6AS7G.

Does it also have copper rods? How to you identify these tubes?

 

[jerick70]

Well done Jerick. Now get a nice pair of drivers. For this I have a few recommendations depending on your budget.

ECC31
C3g
7N7

Thanks.  I saw the Cathams mentioned earlier in the thread. 
 
The budget isn't important.  I want something that sounds incredible.  What are we talking price wise for each of these?

 

[jerick70]

  Does it also have copper rods? How to you identify these tubes?

No I don't think these have copper rods.  You look at the markings on the glass tube and look at the shape of the tube.

 

[UntilThen]

Alright give me a sec lol. Let me answer one at a time.