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Nobsound NS-08E also know as Nobsound 6J9 hybrid tube amp
Aug 21, 2017 at 4:05 PM Post #182 of 388
Hi everyone.
New hear. I've had my NS-08e for about 4 month now. I settled on the nobsound after reading a lot of good things about it on this forum and I'm glad I did.
At the moment I'm useing it with my jvc ha-rx900 headphones and it sounds really nice. I changed the tubes for a pair of Russian tubes that stoped the ringing and improved the sound a lot.
I also put a couple of heatsinks on the op amps to help take some of the heat.
It's a nice little amp for sure.
 
Aug 23, 2017 at 7:02 AM Post #184 of 388
erich6 said:
I'm not sure but I always err on the side of caution and only plug headphones in a few seconds AFTER I've turned on the amp.
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I concur, even though from all I have read it seems to be okay if it is a low thump. If it is a loud thump or pop it is probably not good. I use a short headphone plug extension that stays connected to my amp, to save wear and tear on the amp plug.
 
Aug 28, 2017 at 3:20 PM Post #185 of 388
MisterMudd said:
I concur, even though from all I have read it seems to be okay if it is a low thump. If it is a loud thump or pop it is probably not good. I use a short headphone plug extension that stays connected to my amp, to save wear and tear on the amp plug.
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ahh alright, i basically do the same. i just wanted to get sure whether it was needed or not.

but i think i just gonne leave as it is then.



Also, i get quite some interference when my smartphone is in the same room as my amp.... is there a way i could kinda shield my amp?
 
Aug 29, 2017 at 8:36 AM Post #186 of 388
image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Hi again.
Just wanted to show the heatsinks I put in my ns-08e
And my home made tube dampers made from an old leather belt.
 
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Sep 29, 2017 at 10:39 AM Post #188 of 388
I have a pair of HD650's and a chord mojo. I was looking for a cheap for a cheap tube amp just to see if I like the tube sound and to try out the tube rolling hobby :)

This morning ( 8 hours ago ) I have accidentally discovered this amp. First place i came for reviews is here and when I find it has 13 pages(!!) on the forum I didn't hesitate! 13 pages for a 39£ tube amp? I need to have it. I bought it on amazon uk and it arrives tomorrow.

Throughout my work day I was able to read most of the replies here and I feel I made a great decision buying it,

I will post an update of how it sounds, with the stock tubes, and how dfoes it pair with my mojo.

And now a question: Does anyone know where to buy tubes for this around Birmingham UK? I prefer to go to a store and help local retail than just buy random tubes on ebay.
 
Oct 2, 2017 at 5:11 AM Post #189 of 388
hjribeiro said:
I have a pair of HD650's and a chord mojo. I was looking for a cheap for a cheap tube amp just to see if I like the tube sound and to try out the tube rolling hobby :)

This morning ( 8 hours ago ) I have accidentally discovered this amp. First place i came for reviews is here and when I find it has 13 pages(!!) on the forum I didn't hesitate! 13 pages for a 39£ tube amp? I need to have it. I bought it on amazon uk and it arrives tomorrow.

Throughout my work day I was able to read most of the replies here and I feel I made a great decision buying it,

I will post an update of how it sounds, with the stock tubes, and how dfoes it pair with my mojo.

And now a question: Does anyone know where to buy tubes for this around Birmingham UK? I prefer to go to a store and help local retail than just buy random tubes on ebay.
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Hope you like it. Let us know what you think.
Sorry can't help with the tubes here in the uk I bought some Russian tubes on ebay and they are a big improvement on the stock tubes.
The Chinese tubes that come with the amp are very microphonic.
 
Oct 3, 2017 at 4:05 AM Post #190 of 388
Slipmyster said:
Hope you like it. Let us know what you think.
Sorry can't help with the tubes here in the uk I bought some Russian tubes on ebay and they are a big improvement on the stock tubes.
The Chinese tubes that come with the amp are very microphonic.
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I have not tried it much, but what I can tell so far is that it brings me not much coloration, the way I am using it.

If i use it directly from my laptop to power my HD650's, it powers them. They get loud. But still the bass is not there, very recessed - but that could be the source.

If I use it after my chord mojo, I "think" I can tell a difference. Very slightly - but could be placebo. Perhaps the tubes need some burn-in, or I need to swap them. I'll give it another go later this week and let it on for a couple of hours more. If I can't tell a significant difference I might get some new tubes.

It looks cool though :)
 
Oct 3, 2017 at 4:40 AM Post #191 of 388
hjribeiro said:
I have not tried it much, but what I can tell so far is that it brings me not much coloration, the way I am using it.

If i use it directly from my laptop to power my HD650's, it powers them. They get loud. But still the bass is not there, very recessed - but that could be the source.

If I use it after my chord mojo, I "think" I can tell a difference. Very slightly - but could be placebo. Perhaps the tubes need some burn-in, or I need to swap them. I'll give it another go later this week and let it on for a couple of hours more. If I can't tell a significant difference I might get some new tubes.

It looks cool though :)
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What you are describing sounds about right for the stock tubes.
Bright with not a lot of bass and not a lot going on with the soundstage.
I wouldn't judge it with those Chinese tubes they are not much cop and do the amp no justice.
Roll the tubes as soon as possible. You don't need to spend a fortune on them to get a big improvement.
 
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:47 AM Post #192 of 388
Slipmyster said:
What you are describing sounds about right for the stock tubes.
Bright with not a lot of bass and not a lot going on with the soundstage.
I wouldn't judge it with those Chinese tubes they are not much cop and do the amp no justice.
Roll the tubes as soon as possible. You don't need to spend a fortune on them to get a big improvement.
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You just gave me the hope in it i needed to order a pair of tubes.

Is there any tubes you recommend? There are plenty suggestions on this thread - thinking of buying the ones that I could get quicker :)
 
Oct 3, 2017 at 7:08 AM Post #193 of 388
hjribeiro said:
You just gave me the hope in it i needed to order a pair of tubes.

Is there any tubes you recommend? There are plenty suggestions on this thread - thinking of buying the ones that I could get quicker :)
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Sorry but I'm only just starting on the tube rolling path. I bought the Russian tubes as I didn't want to spend too much incase I couldn't tell the difference. They have convinced me there is more to come in sound quality and they are solid I can tap my amp and there is no microphones at all.
They have made this little amp sing.
 
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