BrokeSkoolBoi
100+ Head-Fier
I finally plugged my Dac into the wall instead of my power strip.. lol what a difference. thank god mac chargers are so long
I think the CTH and 6xx’s is great also I think the Bottlehead Crack is a bit better with them but not by huge margins.Honestly even after getting the LP, the CTH gets a lot of time with the 6XX. I still feel that synergy is one of the best sounding combinations I’ve ever heard. Also for $450? A no-brainer.
Folks, I gotta tell you. Using an external power supply with this amp puts it in an entirely different level of SQ!
I purchased a used Acopian A28mt300 for $35 shipped. It looks like someone was bowling with it , but it works flawlessly, and I saved a good bit of money. Besides, you never see the power supply anyway.
This amp is a beast now. Way more transparent. The expansion in dimensionality, and space is off the charts. Bass extends way down, with insane impact and slam now. Mids and treble integrate with precision and fluidity presenting a much more realistic and lifelike presentation.
I totally went into it pessimistic. Thinking that it would be a miniscule change and then I'm stuck with this ugly power supply under my desk. Well, that's not the case! It sounds nothing like the amp with the walwart.
I'm totally blown away! @atomicbob has an entire writeup on the subject at a different place in which I'm not allowed to mention. Just google MCTH Acopian, and you'll find it.
Cheers folks!
Would you say it's a more noticeable change than rolling with 6C8G tubes?
If I were to buy another power supply. I'd buy this lab model, and offer $65. With shipping you're looking at $100. Same LPS that @atomicbob uses in his writeup. For the price it's a steal.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113551487386