[alekc]

Guess what I will be testing with Pro iCan tonight... Big "thank you" goes to @vonBaron and @dcguy73 for their insignit regarding different PSUs for iCan.

 

[zolom]

If there is an issue with the operation of the tubes that might require a replace.

Which tubes fit and are recomnebded for the iFi ICan?
I undestand that the originals are either the GE5670s or the WE2C51 (please correct me if I am wrong)

Thanks

 

[iFi audio]

Guess what I will be testing with Pro iCan tonight... Big "thank you" goes to @vonBaron and @dcguy73 for their insignit regarding different PSUs for iCan.

Fabulous! Please do let us know how this PSU works for you

I undestand that the originals are either the GE5670s

GE JAN 5670 are original tubes inside the product. If you'd like something better, then you could use costlier WE6922 for example

 

[zolom]

GE JAN 5670 are original tubes inside the product. If you'd like something better, then you could use costlier WE6922 for example

Thanks.
1. What is the contribution of the WE6922?
2. Does the WE6922 fits the pin layout of the original tube (no need for adapter)?

Thanks again

 

[Nicolas Yance]

WE 2c51 is the correct.

 

[zolom]

This is the response from iFi support
...........................

Thank you for your message regarding a Pro iCAN

We would recommend using the GE5670 Tube and would suggest that you purchase them from the internet as we do not have a purchase price available.

Kind regards

 

[Louisiana]

GE JAN 5670 are original tubes inside the product. If you'd like something better, then you could use costlier WE6922 for example

That must be a typo, no tubes of type 6922 fit into the iCAN

 

[Nicolas Yance]

I bought a pair of WE JW2c51 from tube depot. They are great sounding tubes.

 

[Louisiana]

I bought a pair of WE JW2c51 from tube depot. They are great sounding tubes.

I tried a lot of tubes, and for me, the best are WE396.

 

[Nicolas Yance]

I though they were the same. What’s the difference between them?

 

[Louisiana]

I though they were the same. What’s the difference between them?

sorry my mistake, thought you talked about these tubes:
https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/2c51-...mc/united-branded-made-by-tungsol-usa-nos/nib

 

[zolom]

I tried a lot of tubes, and for me, the best are WE396.

How easy it is to replace thrse tubes? Just pull the old one and insert/push the new?

Is there a need for a tube's base adapters?

What is the known differnce between the WE396/2c51 and the GE5670?

Thanks

 

[vonBaron]

Just like that but is very hard to take out stock tubes for first time. You must be gentle and decided at one.

 

[Louisiana]

How easy it is to replace thrse tubes? Just pull the old one and ibsertvthe new?
Is there a need for ant tube tube's base adapters?o

you have to pull them out carefully, wiggle a little to the right and left, and pull at the same time.
No adapter needed.

What is the known differnce between the WE396/2c51 and the GE5670?

Here is a great description:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/5670-w396a-2c51-6n3p-tube-thread.680910/page-2#post-12390227

But not all of the tubes from this thread will work with iCAN.
Tubes what work:

Bendix
Sylvania
Western Electrics
GE 5 Stars

 

[vonBaron]

Bendix was my fav, after place them i never liten SS mode again.