etc6849
100+ Head-Fier
Are you sure it's not clipping? I drive mine with a Benchmark DAC3 B with pro level XLR outputs, and send the DAC3 an AES 0dBFS signal from my PC. If I move my BHSE volume up to the 2 o'clock position, I definitely get clipping. I verified this using a HV differential probe and my oscilloscope.
I'd assume I'd have much more volume room on the BHSE dial if I drive it using consumer level inputs. BTW, it sounds outstanding on my SR-009's I also bought from the original owner. I kind of wish it had a little more headroom when using the X9000's though (hence why I got my oscilloscope out). It definitely will do very close to the advertised 1600V peak to peak. I tested this all the way down to 20Hz.
I'd assume I'd have much more volume room on the BHSE dial if I drive it using consumer level inputs. BTW, it sounds outstanding on my SR-009's I also bought from the original owner. I kind of wish it had a little more headroom when using the X9000's though (hence why I got my oscilloscope out). It definitely will do very close to the advertised 1600V peak to peak. I tested this all the way down to 20Hz.
Seeking some advice - my BHSE started to have distortion on the left channel whenever the volume goes past the 2 o'clock position. Swapped the tubes too and the problem persists. Any ideas?
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