[Skylab]

I read that, but that doesn't change my opinion at all...which is that there are a zillion solid state DACs. If you want a SS DSC, buy a SS DAC, don't buy a tube DAC and then try to mod it to make it a SS DAC, which is not what the designer had in mind. That's just silly.

 

[FOXY]

Ok, whice tube you liked the most with the havana? 

 

[s1rrah]

 
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I read that, but that doesn't change my opinion at all...which is that there are a zillion solid state DACs. If you want a SS DSC, buy a SS DAC, don't buy a tube DAC and then try to mod it to make it a SS DAC, which is not what the designer had in mind. That's just silly.

X2.

 

[Skylab]

Ok, whice tube you liked the most with the havana? 

So far my preference is for the Western Electric 396A. I found the Bendix 2C51 to be just a little too rich in the lower mids. The WE396A is very clean, nicely detailed, but still generally very musical.

 

[niamex]

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A friend suggested not to use the tube Buffer , can it be done by removel of the tube and than using jumper on the tube socket?
 
It will be interesting to see if it improves the sound at all..

Yes FOXY, it is a very good idea but you can eventually go further than just "remuvel" of the tube - you can add some op amps and a digital filter and go to some other thread - OK,
Go ahead
 

 

[DeadEars]

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Alright guys I have joined the Havana bandwagon. Using it currently with a pair of Tung-sols. I am really impressed with this dac, it gives my Apache a very warm, lush sound. Does anyone know what is output voltage when running balanced?

Congratulations!  You should be set for a while...  Unless the upgrade bug bites you again.  But really.  Now's the time to dramatically expand your music collection and enjoy what you've achieved!
 
best,
 
Frank

 

[brasewel]

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Congratulations!  You should be set for a while...  Unless the upgrade bug bites you again.  But really.  Now's the time to dramatically expand your music collection and enjoy what you've achieved!
 
best,
 
Frank

Haha thanks Frank. I am done as far as headphone setups are concerned. I was now looking into getting some budget speakers =]
 

 

[FOXY]

After a week with the stock tube, I can say the tube with a dark and littleboring sound.

There are many recommendations for replacement tube:
WE396A JW
Bendix 6385 
Russian 6np3-e

What tube will be better if I'm looking for good and warmer sound?

 

[Amarphael]

Wy would you want a *warmer* sound if it's already sounding too dark for you now? Anyway, If you go over this thread you'll find the WE396A is the most well-thought of option. you got a solid recomendation for it just on this page.  

 

[robeeert1]

 
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Foxy: After a week with the stock tube, I can say the tube with a dark and littleboring sound.

 
If you need more impact and clearer sound (not so boring) - purchase bendix 6385 1964 release,
if you need warmer sound look for a jw we396a.
 
Whatever you purchase of those above listed you will notice a better resolution sound.

 

[brasewel]

Any tube recommendation for getting a slightly brighter sound without losing the midrange or lows?

 

[robeeert1]

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Any tube recommendation for getting a slightly brighter sound without losing the midrange or lows?

Brighter will be bendix 6385 (release 1964 only)
 

 

[FOXY]

From where i can buy the WE396A JW in good price? and what year and version is the best?

 

[brasewel]

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Brighter will be bendix 6385 (release 1964 only)
 

Thanks. Where do I get these tubes? Sorry for the newbie questions, I'm just getting into tube rolling.
 

 

[robeeert1]

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Thanks. Where do I get these tubes? Sorry for the newbie questions, I'm just getting into tube rolling.
 

I do not know where, these are extremely rare tubes.