ProfFalkin
Headphoneus Supremus
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Early thoughts with new production TungSol 6SN7:
It is doing everything very well. I don't hear anything I dislike yet. I'm treble sensitive and this hasn't been an issue - but neither is my Jotunheim despite it's reputation for having treble issues.
It doesn't have the staging of my IHA-1, but better than my Jotunheim.
Better bass impact than the Crack or IHA-1. Extends nicely down low.
Another tube will probably sound different, but I have not tried yet. Next up: KenRad black glass VT231 or RCA grey glass 6SN7. Not sure yet. Going to put another 20+ hours into this tube before I swap.
I would say that if you want a very clean, balanced sound that isnt as dry as a SS amp, but doesn't sound gooey like a OTL, this would fit well. It might pick up more sonic 'character' with different tubes, but we'll see.
@Wildcatsare1 - That's all I'm comfortable saying at this point.
It is doing everything very well. I don't hear anything I dislike yet. I'm treble sensitive and this hasn't been an issue - but neither is my Jotunheim despite it's reputation for having treble issues.
It doesn't have the staging of my IHA-1, but better than my Jotunheim.
Better bass impact than the Crack or IHA-1. Extends nicely down low.
Another tube will probably sound different, but I have not tried yet. Next up: KenRad black glass VT231 or RCA grey glass 6SN7. Not sure yet. Going to put another 20+ hours into this tube before I swap.
I would say that if you want a very clean, balanced sound that isnt as dry as a SS amp, but doesn't sound gooey like a OTL, this would fit well. It might pick up more sonic 'character' with different tubes, but we'll see.
@Wildcatsare1 - That's all I'm comfortable saying at this point.