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Mar 15, 2011 at 6:00 AM Post #226 of 6,909
Check out these posts about 6AS7 tubes:
 
Skylab: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/324469/review-four-6as7g-based-home-tube-headphone-amps-reviewed-and-compared
Glitch: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/410326/for-6as7g-tube-rollers-here
 
Mar 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM Post #227 of 6,909
Yep..tube arcing is quite common in old damaged tubes...I never plug in headphones the first time I turn on the amp..I have made a custom 1/4inch jack with 2W 300Ohm resistors between the channels and ground to simulate headphone-like load...Had one tube almost blow in front of me earlier..

 
 
 
 
Mar 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM Post #228 of 6,909
Ok, so having fried my Pro 900s with the arced tube, I'm now in the market for a full sized set of open cans to replace them.  I primarily listen to jazz (mostly vocal), big band, and softer classic rock.  Think Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Harry Connick Jr., and that ilk.  I'm looking for a good all arounder with excellent imaging that pairs well with the LF339.  Price is not too much of a consideration, but I'd like to keep it under a grand, if possible.  I've been drooling over the LCD-2s, but based on reviews I've read here (in particular Skylab's), I don't think they would pair very will with the LF339.  Any suggestions/recommendations would be welcome.
 
Mar 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM Post #229 of 6,909
Beyerdynamic T1's!  They do very well with big OTL amps like the 339.  I have not heard the combo myself, but having owned the DV337, I believe this would be a great choice. 
 
I never had the DV337 and LCD-2 at the same time, and it might work OK, hard to say.  I'm not sure how much power the 337/339 will output at 50 ohms.
 
Mar 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM Post #230 of 6,909
The T1's are a little more than I wanted to spend, but....  They are awfully tempting and at some point in the future I will probably end up upgrading to something in that ballpark.  So, I could rationalize buying them now as actually saving me money by avoiding the cost of incremental upgrades.  Definately food for thought.
 
Mar 17, 2011 at 10:29 PM Post #234 of 6,909
Beyerdynamic T1's arrive tomorrow! Can't wait to hear them with the 339. This stuff really is quite addicting.
 
Mar 22, 2011 at 4:17 PM Post #238 of 6,909


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ultrainferno said:
Because of the T1 impendance or the 650 just is your fav?
 
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I assume you're asking Phiero...aren't you? 
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 I love the HD650 but in the last weeks I'm happy with the DT880 600ohm...and I guess I'd be happier with the T1
By the way, have you placed the order the 339 mate?
 
 
Mar 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM Post #240 of 6,909
I am enjoying the 339 /  T1 combo.  The only basis for comparison I have is the 339 / Pro 900 combo and, I can tell you, there is no comparison.  The T1's are in a different class altogether than the Pro 900's.  The only area that even invites comparison is the bass (something the Pro 900's are well known for) and, IMHO, the T1's bass far out classes that of the Pro 900's.  The Pro 900's may have more bass (it's certainly boomier).  But, I found (at least on some music) that the Pro 900's bass could be distracting and intrude into the midrange.  This is never an issue with the 339 / T1 combo.  The bass does what it's supposed to do and stays where it's supposed to stay.  I've never heard the HD650's so I cannot opine on them, but I find it hard to believe that I would be any more satisfied with the 339 / HD650 pairing than I am with that of the 339 / T1.  The T1's sing with the 339 and a sweet song it is. 
 
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