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May 20, 2009 at 5:03 PM Post #1,876 of 3,406
I think matching is over-rated.

I've only had a balance issue on a few tubes that were not matched. Actually a pair of one of my favorites, Raytheon 6ak5w black plates 1950s, are mismatched. I actually like it and put the stronger one on the right side. For some reason, my right ear isn't as good as my left and it helps balance the image in the center of my head (for mono recordings). I know it sounds weird but its true.

For the balanced tubes, I can put on my headphones either as is or put the right driver on my left ear and vice versa. The center (mono recordings) will be slightly left center either way i try the headphones. My ears are really good, its just the left one is stronger.

Don't get me wrong. Getting matched tubes is good, i'm just not going to pay a premium for it.
 
May 28, 2009 at 5:21 AM Post #1,878 of 3,406
Shipped:

EF92 6CQ6 M8161 CV4015 Mullard Tube Matched Quads

6AK5 EF95 5654 CV4010 Mullard Tube Matched Quads

First step into rolling. amp with well over 100 hours on the stock tubes. Anyone have experience with these tubes?
 
May 31, 2009 at 9:47 AM Post #1,879 of 3,406
hey guys i have had my little dot for about 5 mos now and i am new to tube rolling. The amount of information in this thread is extremely overwhelming. If someone could recommend me some tubes so i can start my tube rolling adventure, that would be amazing. I love a big soundstage with a good amount of bass.

My setup is as follows: PC - ASUS Xonar - Moodlab Concept NOS DAC - Little Dot MKIII - Beyer DT990

Thanks a lot
 
May 31, 2009 at 8:28 PM Post #1,880 of 3,406
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Originally Posted by backtofront001 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
hey guys i have had my little dot for about 5 mos now and i am new to tube rolling. The amount of information in this thread is extremely overwhelming. If someone could recommend me some tubes so i can start my tube rolling adventure, that would be amazing. I love a big soundstage with a good amount of bass.

My setup is as follows: PC - ASUS Xonar - Moodlab Concept NOS DAC - Little Dot MKIII - Beyer DT990

Thanks a lot


You really only need to read the first handful of pages to get going, it's not that hard.

The VOSHOD 6ZH1P-EV / 6AK5 is also quite popular.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM Post #1,881 of 3,406
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Originally Posted by ScottieB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
You really only need to read the first handful of pages to get going, it's not that hard.

The VOSHOD 6ZH1P-EV / 6AK5 is also quite popular.



Haha, there is my problem - i read the last 10 pages. I ll go through the first couple and see if i still have questions

Thanks!
 
Jun 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM Post #1,882 of 3,406
I have played 10 hours Valvo EF92. Great bass but too much warm for me. I use the HD 650. The Sylvania 5654W i have played 20 hours. Better bass then stock tubes but the highs are too low. Today i put back the stock tubes into. In the moment the stock GEs 5654 (played 45 hours) are better than the others for me. Maybe i must more burn-in the Valvo and Sylvania. In a few days i will reveive the Voshod 6ZH1P-EV and 6H30-DR Powertubes. I hope that this will be a step forward to the stock tubes.
 
Jun 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM Post #1,883 of 3,406
Jun 4, 2009 at 11:41 PM Post #1,884 of 3,406
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Originally Posted by Trance_Gott /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I have played 10 hours Valvo EF92. Great bass but too much warm for me. I use the HD 650. The Sylvania 5654W i have played 20 hours. Better bass then stock tubes but the highs are too low. Today i put back the stock tubes into. In the moment the stock GEs 5654 (played 45 hours) are better than the others for me. Maybe i must more burn-in the Valvo and Sylvania. In a few days i will reveive the Voshod 6ZH1P-EV and 6H30-DR Powertubes. I hope that this will be a step forward to the stock tubes.


Have you tried M8083? They are still my favorite after switching among M8100, M8161, and them. They are less airy and more "condensed" after burn it.
 
Jun 5, 2009 at 6:48 AM Post #1,885 of 3,406
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Careful with the last buyer, rosmarie3878. Check this out:


I have not buy the tubes from ebay.

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Have you tried M8083? They are still my favorite after switching among M8100, M8161, and them. They are less airy and more "condensed" after burn it.


No. I will first try the Voshod 6ZH1P-EV which a lot of people like. I am anxious to the 6H30-DR.
 
Jun 6, 2009 at 3:44 AM Post #1,886 of 3,406
Just bought a bunch of tubes at a bargain price. All the tubes in my Sig, minus the M8100 for 84 cad$. I have yet to try them all ! So far the Tung-sol sounds good. The LM Ericsson hiss like hell, so I don't know what to do with them.

if anyone is interested, especialy Canadian : dbtubes.com, that is where I got them !
 
Jun 8, 2009 at 1:13 AM Post #1,887 of 3,406
while i try to fight through this lengthy thread, i have 6zh1p-ev coming, if you tried to many tubed, got your favorites and want to dump some driver o power tubes, send me a pm, mkii is still in customs, but no reason not to stockpile a few tubes
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took me a while to find the best opamps (with my XM5 (sold now), but now i happily enjoy a pair of them (ok dual channel version) in my MkV.
so chances are i won't be happy until i tried a few more than "the russians"

Thanks,

Daniel
 
Jun 9, 2009 at 3:27 AM Post #1,889 of 3,406
Wow.

A while back I grabbed some Ediswan EF91/CV138. With my Senns I was kinda meh about them.

But with my Grados they are fantastic! Really makes this combo (Compass-->MKIII) kick some serious ass!
 
Jun 9, 2009 at 9:41 AM Post #1,890 of 3,406
The 6H30-DR arrived yesterday. I have played it for about 3hours with Sylvania 5654W. The bass seems deeper, the middles and highs are a little bit clearer. In percent i would say it is 15-20% better. The amp run heater. Not a giant jump to the 6H6N but hearable. I still waiting on the 6ZH1P-EV.
 
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