Rhydon
MOT: Symphones
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Mikhail sent me over a Hytron 6SN7 for my SLAM. I had issues with high-frequency response within the first week of owning the amp. He said the Hytron would cure this.
Now, ive noticed a WORLD of difference with the PPX3 as i have followed along down its path of break-in. This is one amp, or creature for that matter, that needs to be tammed. Its sound new is, sorry to say, but rather horrible. Ive heard from others that many of the best singlepower deals are obtained for this reason.
As time went on i, the PPx3 breaking in and all, like i said night and day diff. I received the Hytron tube last week. Let it burn in for 40 hours, the sound seemed different. Off if you will. But none-the-less very enjoyable as always. I decided for the hell of it, today, to pop ye'old KenRad back in the socket, see how she handels before i send it back to Mikhail..... Well, it aint going back. The KenRad sounds AMAZING with the HP-2. the highs go up up and away, the extension in both ends of the spectrum is mouth-watering. For those who havnt figured out this is a hype thread, brace yourselves...
* "THIS IS A HYPE THREAD FOR MY PPX3 SLAM w/ KENRAD 6SN7!" *
Its like opening a window here, a fresh new sound. Gotta love tubes. As soon as i adapt to its signature, il pop my new Tungsol Bottom Getter 6sn7 in, which comes this week and ive heard from THE pro (SACD lover, the one and only of course!) its one of the finest 6sn7's out there. This is true glory in all its power, i have surely found some sort of synergy here.... Its beautiful.
Till next hype'age,
Rhydon
Now, ive noticed a WORLD of difference with the PPX3 as i have followed along down its path of break-in. This is one amp, or creature for that matter, that needs to be tammed. Its sound new is, sorry to say, but rather horrible. Ive heard from others that many of the best singlepower deals are obtained for this reason.
As time went on i, the PPx3 breaking in and all, like i said night and day diff. I received the Hytron tube last week. Let it burn in for 40 hours, the sound seemed different. Off if you will. But none-the-less very enjoyable as always. I decided for the hell of it, today, to pop ye'old KenRad back in the socket, see how she handels before i send it back to Mikhail..... Well, it aint going back. The KenRad sounds AMAZING with the HP-2. the highs go up up and away, the extension in both ends of the spectrum is mouth-watering. For those who havnt figured out this is a hype thread, brace yourselves...
* "THIS IS A HYPE THREAD FOR MY PPX3 SLAM w/ KENRAD 6SN7!" *
Its like opening a window here, a fresh new sound. Gotta love tubes. As soon as i adapt to its signature, il pop my new Tungsol Bottom Getter 6sn7 in, which comes this week and ive heard from THE pro (SACD lover, the one and only of course!) its one of the finest 6sn7's out there. This is true glory in all its power, i have surely found some sort of synergy here.... Its beautiful.
Till next hype'age,
Rhydon