[muths66]

Can you run your tube amp at ambient temperature or do you need to use A/C with it in Singapore ?

i only use 1-2hrs per day and not everyday. so i dun bother the heat.

 

[Lohb]

i only use 1-2hrs per day and not everyday. so i dun bother the heat.

I meant wrt the safe operating temperature of the amplifier in case anthing might blow.

 

[iFi audio]

Anyone using the iFi iPurifier in their power chain with the amp ?

You mean AC or DC iPurifier?

 

[Lohb]

Liking the change on the preamp tubes to Gold Lion..everthing seems more spacious 3D now/tighter dynamic low-end...guess more improvements come with burn-in.
Have to decide on the Gold Lion or EL84-T-MII/2 Psvane Reference MarkII T-series Amp Tubes now.
Hopefully I can just keep this tube amp long-term now vs constant testing new stuff in the chain...frazzled with synergy issues.

 

[muths66]

Liking the change on the preamp tubes to Gold Lion..everthing seems more spacious 3D now/tighter dynamic low-end...guess more improvements come with burn-in.
Have to decide on the Gold Lion or EL84-T-MII/2 Psvane Reference MarkII T-series Amp Tubes now.
Hopefully I can just keep this tube amp long-term now vs constant testing new stuff in the chain...frazzled with synergy issues.

what tube amp u going to use with Psvane Reference MarkII T-series??

 

[Lohb]

You mean AC or DC iPurifier?

AC one that goes into multiblocks strips.

what tube amp u going to use with Psvane Reference MarkII T-series??

The amp section sockets of this tube amp.

 

[muths66]

Anyone know if my hp is 32ohm i use 151-300ohm will it spoil my hp?
Will amp detect my hp ohm give me lower power?

 

[Zachik]

Anyone know if my hp is 32ohm i use 151-300ohm will it spoil my hp?

No. You have nothing to worry about.
Worse case scenario, your bass or treble frequencies won't sound as good as when plugged to the "right" impedance

 

[Lohb]

Got my 2 sets of PSVanes..OOTB everything sounds tighter,wider and more extended at each end vs stock amp tube and Gold Lion. Will be keeping the amp section as PSVane and just A|B the pre-amp psvane vs Gold Lion to see which I prefer...PSVane just seems 'cleaner/veil removed' are initial impressions and I know they burn-in and change first 100 hours etc...can sound a bit nasally at first...new to tube rolling but great option to roll vs having to move on an entire amp because of dislike in one area of the presentation. Warm, sluggish and wooly these tubes are not.

 

[makan]

Wondering if I was to look to roll in the 12au7 tubes, should I look to purchase matching tubes?

 

[muths66]

Just pair up with ares2. Is insane the sound.

 

[sfo1972]

Hi there folks-
I am so glad to find this thread on head-fi! Been away for a while from the forums and was delighted to find all the valuable info on the Mk2 right here.

Not sure if you all experienced the same issue as I did? I couldn't find a lot of information and reviews on the mk2 with Google search. As an avid tube freak, I want to learn as much as I can about sound signatures and tube rolling with this amp.

I ordered mine a few days back through AliExpress and should have it in a few days. Would be more than happy to share my impressions after burn-in and some decent listening time.

I am fortunate to have several 12au7 and 12au7a NOS tubes (RCA, Mullards, GE, GE Hammonds, etc) burned in with my Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integ tube Amp. I will roll those in after trying the stock tubes for a few days.

I plan on using the Senheisser HD700s and AKG K701 (62ohms) for the cans.

And for those that are hesitating to buy this amp, trust me when I say that barring no manufacturing issues/defects, this is by far the best value for money I could find. And as a designer, I can say that I am absolutely in love with the design, finish, and the considerate touch of giving us a window to see the tubes while protecting our fingers from burn

Once again, thanks for all the great info guys.

 

[sfo1972]

And for a totally unrelated topic

Check out my own invention for VU meters mk i

 

[Lohb]

Does anyone know how the two 6.3" outputs give that different SQ presentation ?

 

[muths66]

Does anyone know how the two 6.3" outputs give that different SQ presentation ?

both sound abit different