[stersa]

My ramblings do not include letters a current manufacturer might put on their tubes.

Have a read of the 6sn7 identification thread, and I think there are a couple of other threads dealing with 6sn7’s. A lot to read and take in!

It's a very complex world, really.

Tks

Sisco

 

[AppleheadMay]

I'm considering getting the Envy amplifier but 3 questions are on my mind:
- is the background absolutely balck or do some people have problems wit hiss/hum?
- does it have the typical 300B sound: dreamy mids, not bright and a bit bloomy bass?
- is the amp fully balanced internally?

 

[ThanatosVI]

I'm considering getting the Envy amplifier but 3 questions are on my mind:
- is the background absolutely balck or do some people have problems wit hiss/hum?
- does it have the typical 300B sound: dreamy mids, not bright and a bit bloomy bass?
- is the amp fully balanced internally?

- yes absolutely black background
- hard to tell. The only other 300B I know is the Cayin Ha-300 mk2 and both have that modern technical sound signature. I wouldn't call the bass bloomy.
- It's a Single Ended Triode amplifier. So no as most tube amplifiers It's not fully balanced. I think you'd also need a quad of tubes for fully balanced designs.

 

[AppleheadMay]

- yes absolutely black background
- hard to tell. The only other 300B I know is the Cayin Ha-300 mk2 and both have that modern technical sound signature. I wouldn't call the bass bloomy.
- It's a Single Ended Triode amplifier. So no as most tube amplifiers It's not fully balanced. I think you'd also need a quad of tubes for fully balanced designs.

Thank you, very helpful.
Positive for me on point 1 and 3.
2 is harder to tell, I don't especially need o9ldschool 300B sound but it should at least sound tubey compared to a solid state amp for me.

 

[turbofeet]

Thank you, very helpful.
Positive for me on point 1 and 3.
2 is harder to tell, I don't especially need o9ldschool 300B sound but it should at least sound tubey compared to a solid state amp for me.

Are you able to audition the amp anywhere near you?

 

[AppleheadMay]

Are you able to audition the amp anywhere near you?

Not that I'm aware of, I just saw that I can order form Poland and I'm in EU.

 

[Somatic]

Finally moved to our new home. Setup my gear today.

Thought you would all want some tube porn.

 

[Somatic]

 

[nwavesailor]

So.............what do you think of the G73-r with the ER or MO???

 

[Somatic]

So.............what do you think of the G73-r with the ER or MO???

Letting it burn in but we are still unpacking etc. didn’t have enough time to give it my critical attention.

First impressions is that it works well with the TMs. Might be my favorite pairing so far.

 

[AppleheadMay]

Anybody tried Takatsuki 300B?

 

[benhatchins]

Finally moved to our new home. Setup my gear today.

Thought you would all want some tube porn.

Looks great! I am honestly not risking it these days with the Lous music as I already developed a tinnitus.
Doing a professional cleaning by ear wax removal doctor helps get rid of extreme pressure for a while but always come back.
Anyone else has this issue? What are your tips to make it better?

 

[JTbbb]

Anybody tried Takatsuki 300B?

I like them a lot. If you come across a reasonably priced pair you will not be disappointed. They are not soft tubey sounding, which I believe you are wanting to avoid. My favourite pairing at the moment.

 

[AppleheadMay]

I like them a lot. If you come across a reasonably priced pair you will not be disappointed. They are not soft tubey sounding, which I believe you are wanting to avoid. My favourite pairing at the moment.

I saw them at a local shop, 2500€ per pair ...
And how are the 800€ upgrade tubes available with the amp?

 

[JTbbb]

I saw them at a local shop, 2500€ per pair ...
And how are the 800€ upgrade tubes available with the amp?

Unfortunately I cannot help you with this as I bought my amp tubeless. The Takatsuki’s occasionally appear around the €1400-€1800 price mark, but you gotta be quick.