[x RELIC x]

Anyone tested the CV5 + Kse1500 combo?

As the Shure KSE1500 is an electrostatic IEM you can only use the amp that it comes with. You can not use the Cv5 with it.

 

[35FLE]

As the Shure KSE1500 is an electrostatic IEM you can only use the amp that it comes with. You can not use the Cv5 with it.

I was thinking double amp.

 

[Mojo65]

I highly recommend the Focal Elear. It's super easy to drive. My CV5 is about 1/4 of the way turned up and it's really loud.

 
Hi Deutschmark, thank you, I agree that it could be a nice option but the Elear is an open back and I need a closed one. If not I would really like to test the V5-Elear match.
Have a good day.
Alessandro

 

[lbbef]

Just got my Cv5 today! Like finally after such a long wait.
Gonna let it burn in a bit before I post some impressions.
 
Just wanna check, the unit doesn't come with an allen key to open it up right?
 
Regarding the noise while charging issue, when I plug it into the wall wart, I'm getting a buzzing sound. But through my 5V linear power supply, I'm getting 0 noise at all.
 
Ken, when the Cv5 is plugged into USB, its it using the USB power or the battery power?

 

[lafeuill]

  Hi guys, I have a doubt that may be some among you may help me to solve. Now that this beautiful amp is on my rig it is time to exploit it at its best with a new pair of headphones.
 
I am looking at few top headphones and I would like to get some advice on driveability. Among those I am considering there is the Ether C that appears to have 92 db sensitivity and I wonder if this could be an issue with the V5.
So far I did not tested it with headphones below 100 db.
 
Thanks in advance for your contributions.
Alessandro

 
The closed Ether Flow is a good candidate. Cv5 drives it fine, very good set.
 
I can also say that it drives my LCD2 rev2.2 (non fazor) beautifully.

 

[Mojo65]

   
The closed Ether Flow is a good candidate. Cv5 drives it fine, very good set.
 
I can also say that it drives my LCD2 rev2.2 (non fazor) beautifully.

Thank you for your comment.
Have a good day
Alessandro

 

[deutschemark]

Has anyone tried the 6832 tube?

 

[mscott58]

Has anyone tried the 6832 tube?

In the CV5? 

 

[deutschemark]

Yes. In the CV5. I'm trying to decide if I want to pick one up from Alo. I'm placing an order for another item soon.

 

[mscott58]

Yes. In the CV5. I'm trying to decide if I want to pick one up from Alo. I'm placing an order for another item soon.

I really enjoy the 6832 tube in the CV5. I've had the 6832 in my current CV5 the whole time, although the pre-production CV5 I had used the 6111. So both are good, but I would agree with Ken that the 6832 gives it a little extra oomph - slightly warmer and incrementally bigger soundstage. YMMV of course, but I'd consider the $20 well spent. Cheers 
 
PS - Also will be trying out the 6832's in the CDM, although there's the risk that it will get even hotter (the 6832 runs 400mA versus 300mA on the stock 6111's), which is saying something. Maybe could use it as an emergency oven? 

 

[meomap]

  I really enjoy the 6832 tube in the CV5. I've had the 6832 in my current CV5 the whole time, although the pre-production CV5 I had used the 6111. So both are good, but I would agree with Ken that the 6832 gives it a little extra oomph - slightly warmer and incrementally bigger soundstage. YMMV of course, but I'd consider the $20 well spent. Cheers 
 
PS - Also will be trying out the 6832's in the CDM, although there's the risk that it will get even hotter (the 6832 runs 400mA versus 300mA on the stock 6111's), which is saying something. Maybe could use it as an emergency oven? 

I might listen to 6832 again in Cv5. I thought it was too shouty for the voice with Utopia. That's why I took it out and tested with GE 6021 and much better after that.
Stock 6111 is still nice.
Ray 6111 in CDM are still very good.
What the hell_will test 6832 in CDM today and see.

 

[mscott58]

Was having some fun with my CV5 stack today at my desk (usually use it for portable duty) and plugged my Mr. Speakers Ether C's (1.1) into the CV5. More than enough power for the C's. In fact on the "H" gain setting I can blow my ears out using the CV5! And they also sound really awesome. Good stuff Ken. Cheers

 

[GRUMPYOLDGUY]

Has anyone tried the 6832 tube?

Yes.

More bass gain, overall louder, slightly higher noise floor, way more susceptible to RFI.

Comparisons above against stock 6111.

I like the 6832 a lot, but it was too susceptible to RFI for me to use at work.

I'm currently using the GE 6021. It sounds pretty similar to the stock 6111 to me. Maybe a little more bass gain, but not as much as the 6832. But as I've mentioned before, I have no way of easily AB(X)ing to be sure. 6021 seems pretty tolerant of RFI comparatively speaking. I could swear Philips 6111WA sounds identical to stock 6111 tube with same characteristics.

 

[GRUMPYOLDGUY]

I don't know why I didn't mess around with EQ before.

Using the GE 6021.

3dB low shelf at 75Hz for a little more thump in the bass, bell shaped gain in the mids and high Q boost at 5K to bring the vocals to the front... This is the best combo I've heard so far.

 

[KB]

  Just got my Cv5 today! Like finally after such a long wait.
Gonna let it burn in a bit before I post some impressions.
 
Just wanna check, the unit doesn't come with an allen key to open it up right?
 
Regarding the noise while charging issue, when I plug it into the wall wart, I'm getting a buzzing sound. But through my 5V linear power supply, I'm getting 0 noise at all.
 
Ken, when the Cv5 is plugged into USB, its it using the USB power or the battery power?

ibbef,
 
Good call on the linear regulated power supply, still I do not think you will be able to play it perpetually while plugged in, same for playing and charging off the USB.
 
Ken