[hp4fun]

Interesting. What exactly You aim to achieve with EQ? (Eg More treble, less bass?)

Bring the string back to life. Basically bump up 1k-2k hz.

Ps, Lcd-3 is worst but the v shape (and the kicks) is so memorable.

 

[bpiotrow13]

Being the string back to life. Basically bump up 1k-2k hz.

Thanks, it seems all is subjective i like verite as they are

 

[hp4fun]

Thanks, it seems all is subjective i like verite as they are

It is definitely personal!

One thing I noticed is that HE1000se has almost no tonality change when I apply different EQ presets (from crinacle, etc). I guess HE1000se is more neutral (or Harman like) than VO. I use SoundSource on Mac if this matters.

 

[hp4fun]

I just reinvented the wheel --- or more precisely, I rediscovered that 5693+7236 on 339i are great for classical music after a few hours rolling and pad switching etc. Then I searched the history and found this was repeated a few times in the past years. Oh my.....

 

[bpiotrow13]

I just reinvented the wheel --- or more precisely, I rediscovered that 5693+7236 on 339i are great for classical music after a few hours rolling and pad switching etc. Then I searched the history and found this was repeated a few times in the past years. Oh my.....

7236 is rather solid state sounding, I guess 5693 is warmer (never heard it)?

 

[adeadcrab]

7236 is rather solid state sounding, I guess 5693 is warmer (never heard it)?

5693 is a little more relaxed and warm, yes. At least compared to 6SJ7GT mesh!

 

[hp4fun]

5693 is a little more relaxed and warm, yes. At least compared to 6SJ7GT mesh!

Yes. 5693 feels "constrained" when pairing with CV4079 but does add some warmth to 7236, which is on the analytical side.

 

[adeadcrab]

Tubes for HD800S? They are arriving this week and I know the lf339i will drive them like a champ - I'm thinking a clean OTL setup with the Cetron 7236 and 6SJ7GT Mesh - will this be warm enough for the HD800S? Otherwise I may try Bendix 6080WB + 5693, or even the GE 6ASJA + 5693/ random 6SJ7WGT

 

[bpiotrow13]

Tubes for HD800S? They are arriving this week and I know the lf339i will drive them like a champ - I'm thinking a clean OTL setup with the Cetron 7236 and 6SJ7GT Mesh - will this be warm enough for the HD800S? Otherwise I may try Bendix 6080WB + 5693, or even the GE 6ASJA + 5693/ random 6SJ7WGT

Try RCA6as7g. Many do not like it, but i personally enjoyed it with 6sj7gt mesh.

 

[hp4fun]

Solving the noise issue by $8 copper adapter from Homedepot.

This isolates the tube and reduce the noise significantly. Credit to @simmconn and also noticed 5693 has a significant lower noise level than others (especially EF86).

 

[tintinsnowydog]

Tubes for HD800S? They are arriving this week and I know the lf339i will drive them like a champ - I'm thinking a clean OTL setup with the Cetron 7236 and 6SJ7GT Mesh - will this be warm enough for the HD800S? Otherwise I may try Bendix 6080WB + 5693, or even the GE 6ASJA + 5693/ random 6SJ7WGT

Try RCA6as7g. Many do not like it, but i personally enjoyed it with 6sj7gt mesh.

Seconded for the RCA6AS7G. One of my favourite pairings with my HD800, the warmth balanced out very nicely with the HD800, I dont feel you lose much detail if at all. Another option to try if you have it is the GEC 6080, will give even more liquid mids. EF86 would be a good choice for inputs with both I think

 

[adeadcrab]

Seconded for the RCA6AS7G. One of my favourite pairings with my HD800, the warmth balanced out very nicely with the HD800, I dont feel you lose much detail if at all. Another option to try if you have it is the GEC 6080, will give even more liquid mids. EF86 would be a good choice for inputs with both I think

All 3 I don't have I think GE 6AS7GA is similar to RCA 6AS7G..

Thanks guys

 

[tintinsnowydog]

All 3 I don't have I think GE 6AS7GA is similar to RCA 6AS7G..

Thanks guys

Send me a PM- might be able to help you out with that

 

[adeadcrab]

Send me a PM- might be able to help you out with that

Some other time -- the Fiio M11 Plus is calling my name!!!

 

[Pansbjorne]

Does anyone know if it's possible to make the 339i work with 6sn7 tubes?