harris4crna
100+ Head-Fier
Where can I hear the BHSE? I am going to hold off for a bit. I will be here in Japan for another year. I am a little curious where the T8K goes from here.
I like the voicing of the L700, save for the bump at 1-2khz. I guess that's what audiophiles call an "ah" coloration, and it sticks out a little bit. Not too badly though. The bass could use more extension and less mid/upper bass emphasis but again it's not bad.
On the (off)topic of the 717 - how does the 009 do with the 717? I agree about the 717's warmth, though there's also a slight edge to its highs that better amps don't have. But heretical thoughts have entered into my mind after owning and liking the L700 (maybe even as much as the 007!), so I have to tentatively inquire about the 009 and whether it will (gasp) fit into my current rig.
T8000 seems interesting but at that much of an investment I'd probably just try to build a GG or KGSSHV Carbon and try not to electrocute myself in the process.
tube rolling is a bad idea, and there are 4 adjustments per channel, servo is tricky.
6922 tubes ONLY! and the best idea would be to match them on a quality tube tester especially section to section.
and burning in the tubes on a test fixture a really good idea. Not sure if the circuitry especially the current source at the
top of the tubes can handle a tube short.
So, no user serviceable parts.