[ostewart]

Ahh okay, then probably the Electro Harmonix 6N30Pi:

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/russian-6h30pi-gold-pin

They are these: https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/electro-harmonix-6h30pieh-gold-pin-vacuum-tube

 

[L0rdGwyn]

They are these: https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/electro-harmonix-6h30pieh-gold-pin-vacuum-tube

Awesome, thanks again! I think I'm going to grab a pair to roll with the other 6N6P's. Even if the 6N6P-I/IR's are an upgrade, still wanna see what the stock tubes are all about tube rolling is a terrible addiction and I cannot resist.

 

[ostewart]

Love the glow of tubes in the evening

(open in full to see the right colours)

 

[tracyca]

Finally made the espressivo mk2 purchase! It was shipped on the 20th so hopefully it will arrive soon.

 

[ostewart]

Finally made the espressivo mk2 purchase! It was shipped on the 20th so hopefully it will arrive soon.

Looking forward to hearing your impressions of it!

Mine still gets a lot of use with my German Maestro GMP400's such an awesome pairing.

Any high impedance dynamic driver headphones sound incredible out of it.

Any plans on tube rolling?

 

[ostewart]

Gone back to the GE 5670w tubes, these are still my favourite driver tubes in the Espressivo (but I have not done as extensive rolling as some).

 

[tracyca]

Yes, I was trying to decided on on witch pair to start with. The only tube rolling I have done is with my ALO CDM. The sub mini tubes are not at all like the 6922 so many types and grades it's crazy.

 

[ostewart]

Yes, I was trying to decided on on witch pair to start with. The only tube rolling I have done is with my ALO CDM. The sub mini tubes are not at all like the 6922 so many types and grades it's crazy.

I highly recommend the 5670 tubes with adaptors, highly detailed but still a hint of tubey goodness

 

[tracyca]

I keep eyeing the telefunken E88cc/ 6922 tubes from upscale Audio. Almost the same price as the espressivo mk2.

 

[tracyca]

Maybe overkill for this amp?

 

[ostewart]

Maybe overkill for this amp?

Definitely... I don't spend much on tubes. The 5670 tubes are excellent value for money and better than the 6922 tubes I have tried (voskhod, Tesla, electro Harmonix)

 

[tracyca]

just received my esprissivo mk2 today, out the box with 6×× just great!

 

[ostewart]

just received my esprissivo mk2 today, out the box with 6×× just great!

It looks great too!

 

[tracyca]

That is a fact, this amp looks like table art. I just recieved it a hour ago. Trying to put things in order. I purchased some amperex white labels from the 60's should receive them tomorrow. To be honest the stock tubes sound and look great. I was second guessing my decision on not ordering the Elise but I see I made the right choice.

 

[tracyca]

Just received my pair of Amperex white label 6DJ8 tubes.