[gimmeheadroom]

Yeah the HD 600 scales extremely well.

 

[Mh996]

To the Tung Sol 5998 owners, how is the amp temperature when running these as powers? Compared to stock, which can get the amp quite warm during long sessions, ELs run very cool.

 

[mordy]

With HD650s in hand and stock powers in position (I had an EL39 fail on me), I must second this! First set-up I’ve had where I felt no need to EQ.

Drop (formerly Massdrop) still has the HD650 for $200.
They claim they have sold 84,000 of them.....
This is the headphone I use the most.

 

[teknorob23]

To the Tung Sol 5998 owners, how is the amp temperature when running these as powers? Compared to stock, which can get the amp quite warm during long sessions, ELs run very cool.

run pretty cool on mine, even after long 6-7 hour run in sessions.

 

[barontan2418]

To the Tung Sol 5998 owners, how is the amp temperature when running these as powers? Compared to stock, which can get the amp quite warm during long sessions, ELs run very cool.

It's a while since I last had my 5998 powers in the amp but I'm fairly certain they run a lot cooler than 6080's but not so cool as EL's. Certainly not too hot for these amps and also a very good power tube in both Elise and Euforia.

 

[connieflyer]

6080'S always ran the hottest on my amp. The 5998's ran it warm but not hot. Now running the Gold Lion KT77 as drivers and Gold Lion KT88's in power position and am extremely pleased with the results. I started with the quad of KT 88's and went to 7581A's as drivers, which had a great sound as well. Now running the KT77's as drivers, so far this is the best I have heard from my amp. Quad of KT66's were also quite good. Using them as Pre amp out really warms up the Anthem amp. Also uses less volume than the 7581A's. Not quite as bright. Bass is a little stronger also.

 

[LoryWiv]

6080'S always ran the hottest on my amp. The 5998's ran it warm but not hot. Now running the Gold Lion KT77 as drivers and Gold Lion KT88's in power position and am extremely pleased with the results. I started with the quad of KT 88's and went to 7581A's as drivers, which had a great sound as well. Now running the KT77's as drivers, so far this is the best I have heard from my amp. Quad of KT66's were also quite good. Using them as Pre amp out really warms up the Anthem amp. Also uses less volume than the 7581A's. Not quite as bright. Bass is a little stronger also.

Thanks @connieflyer for reporting on these combinations. How would you describe the differences between a quad of KT88's and KT77's driving KT88 powers for headphone listening?

And of course, a wonderful holiday to all of the thread members!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

6080'S always ran the hottest on my amp. The 5998's ran it warm but not hot. Now running the Gold Lion KT77 as drivers and Gold Lion KT88's in power position and am extremely pleased with the results. I started with the quad of KT 88's and went to 7581A's as drivers, which had a great sound as well. Now running the KT77's as drivers, so far this is the best I have heard from my amp. Quad of KT66's were also quite good. Using them as Pre amp out really warms up the Anthem amp. Also uses less volume than the 7581A's. Not quite as bright. Bass is a little stronger also.

How much is a set of these tubes?

 

[connieflyer]

gimmeheadroom which tubes?

 

[connieflyer]

LoryWiv the difference between the KT77as drivers and KT88 as powers compared to a quad of KT88 is a little more headroom. Mid's and bass are more articulate. Highs stay very clear and prominent without being tiring. Slightly more "musical" without losing definition or accuracy. As CJ would say, notes in the music are brought to the front that may have been unnoticed before, you are hearing for the first time. Now please, remember, this is with my system. With headphones it is Sennheiser 800 with Draug 3 cable, Schiit Gungnir Multi Bit Dac upgraded IC's, Asus Essence II audio card Coax out with upgraded eproms, JRiver Media Center 25, Sonorworks Reference 4 64 bit VST and Furman Elite 15 DMI Linear Power Conditioner. For speakers add in Furman Elite 15i seven receptacle, Anthem MRX 720 receiver, SVS Ultra Towers,SVS Ultra Center PSB S10 dipole surround SVSPC12 - Plus subwoofer Each upgrade to my system has made an impact on the clarity, and quality of the music I hear. And of course the quality of the file to be played. So what I hear is going to be a little different from what you hear on your system. It all adds up to a greater whole. Unless you have a very fat wallet, it takes time and a little research to take it to the level you want to hear. Good luck with your system. I started out with a quad of KT66 and thought those were close to what I hear now also. But this combo, for me, is just better. Will be selling of the KT66's and the quad of 7581A,s that have over 200 ours of burnin, these also were quite good. Lots to chose from, but until you hear it in your own system, all you do is get an idea of what it sounds like compared to what the reviewer compared them too.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

gimmeheadroom which tubes?

I was asking about the KTs in the picture in your post immediately above https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fel...heeps-clothing.831743/page-508#post-153822557

 

[connieflyer]

I paid a little less than a hundred for the pair of KT77 and a little over that for the KT 88's. I bought them from Upscale Audio in the U.S. They burn in their power tubes for 70 hours and do a through check to make sure tubes are matched and in great shape.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Thanks, it is really great to read tube rolling threads as an efficient way to save money

I can't order from outside the EU but aren't the Gold Lions made in Europe maybe even Czech Republic? I should be able to find a source...

 

[barontan2418]

Thanks, it is really great to read tube rolling threads as an efficient way to save money

I can't order from outside the EU but aren't the Gold Lions made in Europe maybe even Czech Republic? I should be able to find a source...

They are usually available from Hot Rox UK at approx £47 per tube thats -KT66/88 they will stock KT77's I'm sure.

 

[Scutey]

They are usually available from Hot Rox UK at approx £47 per tube thats -KT66/88 they will stock KT77's I'm sure.

They do stock the GL KT77as well at £39 per tube.