[bimmer100]

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Right now listen to a Bendix 6385 from '1964 and I'm really excited about how it sounds! (Apple iMac>>AR-T Legato>>Havana MAxx>>eXStatA by Alex Cavalli>>Stax SR-404LE "Limited Ed.")
of well characterized: "full of life and truthful sound, very analogue sounding tube, extremely detailed, widestaged, faster bass response and better dynamics"! compared with Western Electric (JW) 396A (cryo).
It give class even WE (JW) 396A and the differences are even more obvious on the electrostatic systems.
There really incredible space between instruments, lots of "air"!

Bendix 6385 from '1964 is gorgeous!

PS: Now I understand what you said in a somewhat old post: with Russian Silver Mica, Shinkoh Tantalum and Bendix 6385, Havana is in another class...

Thank You, Robert !!!

Would you happen to have a pair of Bendix 64's you'd be willing to part with? would pay an asking price.

 

[Konev]

Hello!
Does anyone had experience to compare Havana (PCM56P-K) vs ADI-2 DAC or Hugo 2? Who will have won on 16/44,1 FLAC?
Thank you!

 

[Jbucla2005]

Currently liking an EH 6922 in the Havana with the adaptor, my fave tube so far. I’d describe the sound of this tube as liquidy and diffused. Nice.

edit: liking a JJ 6836 as well. These two are the nicest tubes for me.

 

[Hauge]

Got tired of the K40y Mundorf sgo combo, and dropped a Cu 0.7uF 100V Jensen in stead. No looking back...
Any other still playing with these things?

 

[Jbucla2005]

I have a Havana and I modified the top plate so it can fit the 6SN7.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/183408276@N03/49971696336/in/dateposted-public/

 

[kimchee411]

I have a Havana and I modified the top plate so it can fit the 6SN7.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/183408276@N03/49971696336/in/dateposted-public/

Whoa, is this plug and play with an adapter? How does it sound compared to 2c51/396a/5670 type tubes? I really like the sound of 6SN7 from past experience and still have a pair of leftover Shuguang Black Treasure tubes.

EDIT: Nevermind, I see the posts on page 176. Going to pick up a garage1217 adapter and give it a go. Anyone contact MHDT about whether or not this is a bad idea? I don't mind so much if something on the DAC breaks but I don't want my house to burn down.

EDIT 2: Found it.
http://www.just-hifi.com/MHDT-Labs-R-2R-NOS-Tube-DACs_10348723.html

I was told by Jiun 600mW heater draw from the tube is fine on the DACs. Not sure if there are 6sn7 tubes with more but I believe most is at that rating. The bendix 6385 is at 500mW

Damn, I forgot Shuguang tubes are actually CV181z:

https://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/shuguang_treasures_cv181_e.html#:~:text=Typical 6SN7 heaters draw about,a whole extra double triode.

This is why the CV181Z might not be a drop in replacement for the 6SN7. Typical 6SN7 heaters draw about 0.6A and the CV181z draws about 0.9A (900mA), the old Mullard CV181 drew 950mA. This 50% increase in heater current amounts to 0.6A for a pair of CV181 in a circuit, which as you can see represents the load of a whole extra double triode.

I'm going to contact MHDT about this.

 

[s1rrah]

glad to see love on this thread ... MHDT Labs is legacy to me ... fine maestros ... lovely machines you make, friends.

 

[kimchee411]

Well I am using the CV181-Z tube and it sounds fantastic! Compared it to the 1966 Bendix 6385 (haven't listened to these in years, wow forgot how good they are). CV181-Z has a big sound and juicy midrange where you hear deep into the vocals, a little softer around the edges, analog sounding. Like images are lit from within and emanate out, if that makes sense. Bendix a little more holographic and solid with huge soundstage, snappier, almost spooky real. Different but both delicious flavors. If I had to choose, Bendix is the better all around tube.

 

[Ralf Hutter]

Well I am using the CV181-Z tube

Did you ever contact MHDT and get their input on doing this?

 

[kimchee411]

Yeah, he said it should work, but try it and make sure the transformer doesn't get hot (too much current draw). It's fine for me.