[Ike1985]

  I believe it is the SXC 24.  The Lyra came with the Tinsel Wire cable.  Yes, that is the work setup.  Need the IEMs at work.  At home I am fortunate enough to have the ALO Studio Six.  That's kind of what I meant by "every product Ken makes".  Over the years I have discovered that fundamentally how Ken wants stuff to sound and how I want stuff to sound is pretty much the same.  

 
True, Ken's signature is spectacular: spacious, warm, lush, detailed.  I have never seen anyone combine that much warmth with that much detail.  His work is truly something special.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

I have read in this thread and other about the different tubes available and wonder about the sonic differences.

6111 - stock
6832 - ( seems to be popular with some, not with others)
6B57 - I read about elsewhere.

Using stock 6111 at present.

Thanks

Regards
Expat

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Basic set up (atm). I think its correct.
Earphones vary.

I am using the line out of the iBasso DX200, or could use the Line out of the Opus#1.

 

[doofalb]

Basic set up (atm). I think its correct.
Earphones vary.

I am using the line out of the iBasso DX200, or could use the Line out of the Opus#1.

Does the CV5 improve the sound of this setup or does it "only" change the sound signature?

 

[ExpatinJapan]

A bit of both really, not that the iBasso DX200 needs much improving in my books.

Compliments and enhances.

 

[jeffri]

My 6BF7 just arrived. So far very pleased with it, might end up being my favorite.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

What are the somic differences between the tubes you have ?

Thanks @jeffri

 

[Ike1985]

I have read in this thread and other about the different tubes available and wonder about the sonic differences.

6111 - stock
6832 - ( seems to be popular with some, not with others)
6B57 - I read about elsewhere.

Using stock 6111 at present.

Thanks

Regards
Expat

 
I loved the stock tubes.

 

[jeffri]

What are the somic differences between the tubes you have ?

Thanks @jeffri

I found that the default 6111 tube to be the most neutral and colorless, just give a bit of warmth and a bit of softness.

The 6832 is warmer, somewhat elevated mid bass, so it have bigger impact and thicker midrange, not as soft as 6111 though.

The 6BF7 is also a bit warmer than 6111, but not as much as 6832. It has a more linear low end and is the softest sounding overall.

Anyway, that depends a lot to my memory, as there is some considerably delay between tube changes and I changed it once a month or so. I didn't speak much about the high end because there is not noticeable differences that I can make out right away.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Thanks. Excellent information.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Last ten days to enter

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[goldendarko]

Any way to enter without a Facebook account?

 

[ExpatinJapan]

No sorry, dems da rulz.

Its a bit late to go changing them. Apologies.

 

[Wuthoqquan]

Did anybody try the GE 6112 and could share his/her impressions?
I understand the GE 6112 should be a double triode tube, so it should work properly with the CV5 if installed on the correct black PCB.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

The ALO Audio and Head pie Continental V5 giveaway is now closed. The randomly drawn winner will be announced this week.