[kvtaco17]

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Great contribution kvtaco17. When going through the first two songs with my Blackburn Valvo EH90 strapped, unstrapped and 6/7, I was quite surprised how differently the songs changed with the straps. And I could exactly understand why you preferred unstrapped over strapped in "Taking a chance on love". I would choose the same. In the first song (Moonshine) 1/7 and also 6/7 do work better. I like when head-fiers post music, because you always discover good new music. Good thing, there were even quite a few tracks to go through.

My impression is that the EH90s are a bit lesser ambience tubes but rather have their strengths in detail and tonality. I haven't heard the 6DT6 yet but they seem to go more into the Siemens EK90 (black bottom) direction, which I have as in they are a tad warmer and give a good spatial impression. If this is the case, then these will shine in occasions where the recording is favourable towards the perception of the room and the EH90s play out better when the room itself doesn't really come out that well but it is rather about the more forward placed instruments / singer. Just a consideration.

 

Mordy, how do your power tubes along? Just curious since you had them already a while.

I prefer it when people share their content used when they do audio reviews... it makes the whole process of accessing what the other person is hearing much easier.

 

[siles1991]

quite tempted to get some valvo EH90's also I found a seller who sells RCA 6DT6A's for 2USD a piece

 

[kvtaco17]

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quite tempted to get some valvo EH90's also I found a seller who sells RCA 6DT6A's for 2USD a piece

How about I sell you a starter set lol

 
I accidental bought 2 sets of Sylvania's and will probable only keep 1

 

[siles1991]

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How about I sell you a starter set lol

 
I accidental bought 2 sets of Sylvania's and will probable only keep 1

lol interested in the sylv and the valvo how much would they be? Pairs right?

 

[kvtaco17]

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lol interested in the sylv and the valvo how much would they be? Pairs right?

Yes pairs, I dunno was gonna list the whole lot for $25 plus shipping. The Valvo I have an additional tube coming because one of the pair is fairly micro phonic, the replacement should be here soon.

 

[siles1991]

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Yes pairs, I dunno was gonna list the whole lot for $25 plus shipping. The Valvo I have an additional tube coming because one of the pair is fairly micro phonic, the replacement should be here soon.

mm price is quite steep haha I live in malaysia so i dont think the "shipping" would cover international xD. I'll think about it.

 

[kvtaco17]

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mm price is quite steep haha I live in malaysia so i dont think the "shipping" would cover international xD. I'll think about it.

Oh man, the shipping would be pretty rough...

 

[kvtaco17]

1st class via USPS would be about $12 USDA so not horrid, but not great.

 

[Advil]

I got some new Svetlana 6c19 tubes coming in and pairing them with mullard 161's for my LD II++ -- I know it's an older amp but should this do well with a q701?

 

[foreign]

The Hytrons 6ak5 have really impressed me so far the soundstage is nice an airy, wonderful depth and extension. I've only had about 5hours of burn in so they are getting better by the hour

 

[kvtaco17]

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The Hytrons 6ak5 have really impressed me so far the soundstage is nice an airy, wonderful depth and extension. I've only had about 5hours of burn in so they are getting better by the hour

 
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I got some new Svetlana 6c19 tubes coming in and pairing them with mullard 161's for my LD II++ -- I know it's an older amp but should this do well with a q701?

Please keep up posted on your impressions! (My Svetlana's should be here next week BUT I'll be in Devils Lake... 7 hours away from them... for 2 weeks...

 

[Advil]

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Please keep up posted on your impressions! (My Svetlana's should be here next week BUT I'll be in Devils Lake... 7 hours away from them... for 2 weeks...

well i'll be waiting for a while since i ordered from ebay and they're shipping from eastern europe to texas! my amp is pretty old and i'm hoping it holds up to such a difficult to drive headphone. i'm worried but hopeful!

 

[kvtaco17]

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well i'll be waiting for a while since i ordered from ebay and they're shipping from eastern europe to texas! my amp is pretty old and i'm hoping it holds up to such a difficult to drive headphone. i'm worried but hopeful!

It'll be ok! lol
 
I rant my DT990's  (250 OHM) on mt 1+ and it was passable.

 

[foreign]

Please keep up posted on your impressions! (My Svetlana's should be here next week BUT I'll be in Devils Lake... 7 hours away from them... for 2 weeks...

I will give them a good 20+ hours of burn in then give an update.

 

[Edgard Varese]

Re. the 6DT6... is anyone using a brand other than RCA?  The RCAs are looking a bit scarce at the moment (we've probably bought them all up!).