[UntilThen]

There is the Mullard EF80 mesh on the left LF339, with Bendix 6080wb. The right LF339 has RCA 5693 and Svetlana 6N13S.

Now one LF339 is in Sydney and the other in Canberra. They are apart now.

 

[UntilThen]

I just remember that I bought this pair of EF86 to 6SJ7 adapter from Yuking but on my old LF339, one channel has no sound. Now knowing how erratic it is with tubes on my Figaro, I will try it again on the new LF339. If it works, I'll be smiling. These are very nice looking adapters. Much nicer than those from ebay.

 

[Sound Trooper]

I sure did. My time on your lovely island was nearly 31 years. I overstayed and then went to the land of Oz. I've since met many Singaporeans on Head-Fi .... and Malaysians too. I'll embarrass them by tagging them.

Come on @Sound Trooper and @UsoppNoKami . You haven't quit Head-Fi, have you?

Hey @UntilThen ! I’m still lurking around but have not been very active lately. How have you been?

 

[Galapac]

I do love them, but they're too valuable to use. I must have +10 Bendix in storage

What?! Let them free! You only live once, why not enjoy them?
it’s a shame you have that many and don’t use them while others only wish they could experience the sound from a Bendix tube.

 

[Galapac]

I just remember that I bought this pair of EF86 to 6SJ7 adapter from Yuking but on my old LF339, one channel has no sound. Now knowing how erratic it is with tubes on my Figaro, I will try it again on the new LF339. If it works, I'll be smiling. These are very nice looking adapters. Much nicer than those from ebay.

I understand they look better but what are looks if they do not work as they should? Let me know how they work in the new 339 but for me it’s all buzz on the left channel with these, a low hum but still there, which is annoying during near silent classical pieces. I may be sounding picky but for the price of these adapters they should work flawlessly as they are made for the 339.

 

[UntilThen]

Hey @UntilThen ! I’m still lurking around but have not been very active lately. How have you been?

Hey Sam, great to hear from you. I see you still have great gear from your signature. Enjoy and do come back and contribute.

 

[UntilThen]

I understand they look better but what are looks if they do not work as they should? Let me know how they work in the new 339 but for me it’s all buzz on the left channel with these, a low hum but still there, which is annoying during near silent classical pieces. I may be sounding picky but for the price of these adapters they should work flawlessly as they are made for the 339.

Did you get the EF80 or EF86 adapter? I understand the frustration. I have been through enough tube amps to know that these does not plague La Figaro only. When it does work though, it's a joy. I generally don't like using adapters but I'll make an exception on these though. On my old LF339, I use the EF80 / EF86 mainly but on my new LF339, I'm using RCA 5693 or 6SJ7gt. Go figure.

I'll let you know though but it will be in a weeks time. Travelling back to Sydney for a long weekend and I'll return with my EF80 and EF86 tubes.

 

[bpiotrow13]

I would suggest setting the volume on LF339 to 9 or 10am and increase the volume on the Burson. I could vary from 50 to 66 on the Burson Conductor CV2+, depending on how loud I want it to be.

Just have decreased volume on La Figaro. I also changed TS 5998 into TS 6AS7g and switched driving mullards. Now hum is barely hearable. Strange.

Btw are my Mullards mesh type?

 

[bpiotrow13]

call me old fashioned but I'll stick with the 5693 / 6SJ7 tubes

I guess we are all not very modern using tube amps)

 

[Ultrainferno]

Btw are my Mullards mesh type?

Yes sir.

 

[Galapac]

Yes sir.

Those are the true mesh type too...some are just "mesh like" where it is just holes in the metal plate. Nice you got the hum under control. I'm still trying to find my cause or tube to reduce the hum

 

[UntilThen]

I got my Mullard EF80 mesh from Langrex. NOS tubes and clean as a whistle.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EF80-CV1376-MULLARD-NOS-VALVE-TUBE/262184824772?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160811114145&meid=b7028f8dec9347dfa6e0bba0e66281e8&pid=100667&rk=7&rkt=8&mehot=none&sd=363175859913&itm=262184824772&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2334524&brand=Mullard&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042

bought it in 13 Feb 2017 for GBP 6.50 then. Now it's a slight increase to GBP 7.15 each.

 

[UntilThen]

Just got up and I'm again wowed by what I hear listening with LCD-3f and LF339. This combination is smack on the money for me. Vocals are a killer. They breathe right into me. With a revealing top end and pounding bottom, it's easy to forget breakfast.....

I'm not sure why. I was so on HD800 before, then there was a spell it was the Verite (still is sometimes) but now it's LCD-3 that's turning me. I think my preferences are like the seasons. It changes.

 

[Galapac]

Did you get the EF80 or EF86 adapter? I understand the frustration. I have been through enough tube amps to know that these does not plague La Figaro only. When it does work though, it's a joy. I generally don't like using adapters but I'll make an exception on these though. On my old LF339, I use the EF80 / EF86 mainly but on my new LF339, I'm using RCA 5693 or 6SJ7gt. Go figure.

I'll let you know though but it will be in a weeks time. Travelling back to Sydney for a long weekend and I'll return with my EF80 and EF86 tubes.

Thanks for understanding. I do notice that my Focal Utopias are more sensitive to the hum than my Sennheisers. Maybe its the difference in impedance? The Focals take less to drive so it may be that.

 

[Galapac]

Just got up and I'm again wowed by what I hear listening with LCD-3f and LF339. This combination is smack on the money for me. Vocals are a killer. They breathe right into me. With a revealing top end and pounding bottom, it's easy to forget breakfast.....

I'm not sure why. I was so on HD800 before, then there was a spell it was the Verite (still is sometimes) but now it's LCD-3 that's turning me. I think my preferences are like the seasons. It changes.

I do that daily...that’s why we have different headphones. Our ears can be so finicky sometimes Speaking of Verite...they are running their November sale and I picked up a pair of VC in camphor burl wood. They are truly beautiful and cannot wait until they arrive...the journey continues...