[Scutey]

What is the difference between http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5337413452&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F2x-Voshkod-6ZH1P-EV-6J1P-EV-Matched-Pair-Little-Dot-Amp-III-IV-%2F142138665883%3Fhash%3Ditem21181feb9b%3Ag%3AbfYAAOSwUKxYkHgt and http://www.ebay.com/itm/6J1P-EV-6ZH1P-EF95-6F32-6AK7-Lot-of-4-tubes-Voskhod-Little-Dot-Amplitrex-/282297663940 lamps?

​There is no difference, they are one and the same, I think one is Russian translation and one is an anglicised version of the same code/name, I could be wrong about the last bit but they are both the same tubes.

 

[kamzak88]

Same price but several times more expensive

 

[J Mirra]

I would like to thank everyone that has spoke about the C3g tubes and adaptors for the LDMK11

I had the Mullard 8100 & 6N6P-IR I have just swapped out the 8100's for the Lorenz C3g and what a difference, the hight of the stage is taller the width is wider and the music sounds more powerful and punchy using the T1.1

Everything I have read is true, thanks again.

 

[Barndoor]

Did you need to use extenders for the tubes to clear the LD case (the c3g are wider than standard LD tubes if I recall correctly)? If so do you have a link please. When I had a look at doing this in the past I managed to find tubes and an adapter but not an extender, so gave in.

 

[J Mirra]

I bought these adaptors and do not need an extender with these which is lucky as I did not realize you needed one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201366974329?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[dobigstuff]

I bought these adaptors and do not need an extender with these which is lucky as I did not realize you needed one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201366974329?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

You will get a better connection if you remove the Brass Trim Rings. Aren't they are just barely making contact in the socket?

 

[J Mirra]

They seem in fine in the socket and the adaptor.

I have just taken one adaptor out then back in and there is plenty of pin going in to the LDMK11

 

[dobigstuff]

Sorry, I thought you had the MK III. Yes the MK II does not have the Brass Trim Rings. You're Good.
Thanks,

 

[J Mirra]

No worries, better being safe, thanks.

 

[OctavianH]

So these adapters work with MK3 without cutting the rings? Good to know.

 

[J Mirra]

You do not have to cut rings on the MK11 as there is non on mine if you have the MK111 you have too.

 

[dobigstuff]

Correct. You would need to take the front off, then disconnect the volume pot (white snap in connector) then take off the back. Slide the board back to expose (2) screws in each Brass Trim Ring.
I hope that helps.

 

[Hefeweizen]

Hello all. I am a relative newbie and could use a few suggestions for power tubes. I currently have a Little Dot MKII, Beyerdynamic DT 990 and Sennheiser 598. I conducted my own personal tube review on a variety of music using both headphones.

Results:
1) Original Chinese power and signal tubes were quite good overall, warm tube sound, incredible power and dynamics, etc. Keep in mind this is my first experience with a tube pre/power amp ever.
2) Mullard 8100 with the Chinese power tubes (6N6) were nice, maybe a little better overall (not that big of a change).
3) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Chinese power tubes a little more dynamic, seemed more of an overall positive effect.
4) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Russian 6N6P-IR seemed very harsh. The noise floor and treble was increased to where I can not bear to listen to it - horrible combination.
5) Mullard 8100 and the Russian 6N6P-IR seemed best overall. The Mullards are very smooth, dynamic, powerful quick bass, extended treble without harshness.

I was quite surprised the power tubes could make that big of a difference. The Voshkods went from an improvement on the 6N6 to harsh/horrible on the 6N6P-IR, at least to my ears.

Given all this. I would like to stay with the Mullard 8100.

Would a good 6N6P be a good choice as well? Any improvement over the Chinese 6N6 or Russian 6N6P-IR?
I am really looking for smooth "tube" overall sound with a heavy quick bass without harsh treble. I realize some of the harshness comes from the DT990. The 598 are much much less harsh, but don't seem near as alive or real to me.

I believe many also recommend the E288CC SIEMENS as best power tube. Are these worth the price? Do they pair well with the Mullard 8100?

Thank you all so much in advance.

 

[Whelkie D]

Hello all. I am a relative newbie and could use a few suggestions for power tubes. I currently have a Little Dot MKII, Beyerdynamic DT 990 and Sennheiser 598. I conducted my own personal tube review on a variety of music using both headphones.

Results:
1) Original Chinese power and signal tubes were quite good overall, warm tube sound, incredible power and dynamics, etc. Keep in mind this is my first experience with a tube pre/power amp ever.
2) Mullard 8100 with the Chinese power tubes (6N6) were nice, maybe a little better overall (not that big of a change).
3) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Chinese power tubes a little more dynamic, seemed more of an overall positive effect.
4) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Russian 6N6P-IR seemed very harsh. The noise floor and treble was increased to where I can not bear to listen to it - horrible combination.
5) Mullard 8100 and the Russian 6N6P-IR seemed best overall. The Mullards are very smooth, dynamic, powerful quick bass, extended treble without harshness.

I was quite surprised the power tubes could make that big of a difference. The Voshkods went from an improvement on the 6N6 to harsh/horrible on the 6N6P-IR, at least to my ears.

Given all this. I would like to stay with the Mullard 8100.

Would a good 6N6P be a good choice as well? Any improvement over the Chinese 6N6 or Russian 6N6P-IR?
I am really looking for smooth "tube" overall sound with a heavy quick bass without harsh treble. I realize some of the harshness comes from the DT990. The 598 are much much less harsh, but don't seem near as alive or real to me.

I believe many also recommend the E288CC SIEMENS as best power tube. Are these worth the price? Do they pair well with the Mullard 8100?

Thank you all so much in advance.

I found the Russian 6N6P (without the IR) to be a good match with the Mullard 8100. Slightly warmer than the IR version. Also recommend the Mullard 8161 as driver tube with the 6N6P although you would have to change the jumper to the EF92 setting but well worth the effort. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Scutey]

Hello all. I am a relative newbie and could use a few suggestions for power tubes. I currently have a Little Dot MKII, Beyerdynamic DT 990 and Sennheiser 598. I conducted my own personal tube review on a variety of music using both headphones.

Results:
1) Original Chinese power and signal tubes were quite good overall, warm tube sound, incredible power and dynamics, etc. Keep in mind this is my first experience with a tube pre/power amp ever.
2) Mullard 8100 with the Chinese power tubes (6N6) were nice, maybe a little better overall (not that big of a change).
3) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Chinese power tubes a little more dynamic, seemed more of an overall positive effect.
4) Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV with Russian 6N6P-IR seemed very harsh. The noise floor and treble was increased to where I can not bear to listen to it - horrible combination.
5) Mullard 8100 and the Russian 6N6P-IR seemed best overall. The Mullards are very smooth, dynamic, powerful quick bass, extended treble without harshness.

I was quite surprised the power tubes could make that big of a difference. The Voshkods went from an improvement on the 6N6 to harsh/horrible on the 6N6P-IR, at least to my ears.

Given all this. I would like to stay with the Mullard 8100.

Would a good 6N6P be a good choice as well? Any improvement over the Chinese 6N6 or Russian 6N6P-IR?
I am really looking for smooth "tube" overall sound with a heavy quick bass without harsh treble. I realize some of the harshness comes from the DT990. The 598 are much much less harsh, but don't seem near as alive or real to me.

I believe many also recommend the E288CC SIEMENS as best power tube. Are these worth the price? Do they pair well with the Mullard 8100?

Thank you all so much in advance.

A driver tube worth trying is the EI 6HM5 (EF 95) setting, it has good detail and fairly neutral, quite cheap too.