[Podster]

Of course my two faves are my old JDS C421 (Still prefer it to the C5)

And my Hoss of course!

 

[Gavin C4]

Cant resist black and gold

 

[Steranko]

I would say that this is at most, my transportable set up with C9 that I am comfort with. Larger than this would really be out of my preference. Lol

Have you tried the Pico Audio Origa-SE. I think it's more customizable since you can change the tube inside to any tube you like and it's pretty portable. You can tailor made how much warm sound you want on your DAP by using a warmer tube like the Amperex bugle boy or go for the Telefunken (German) for a more detailed output.

 

[Podster]

Have you tried the Pico Audio Origa-SE. I think it's more customizable since you can change the tube inside to any tube you like and it's pretty portable. You can tailor made how much warm sound you want on your DAP by using a warmer tube like the Amperex bugle boy or go for the Telefunken (German) for a more detailed output.

I’m not sure if anyone could stuff anymore into that size case! Those two massive caps seem to be standing guard over that tube very nice

 

[Steranko]

I’m not sure if anyone could stuff anymore into that size case! Those two massive caps seem to be standing guard over that tube very nice

I am loving this new toy. Apparently, these are basic caps which I have not modified yet. I shall be replacing it with two gold ones size of peanuts but they can pack a punch.
But I am testing a number of vacuum tubes on this first to see how much difference they can make before exploring these capacitor modifications.

 

[efftee]

I am loving this new toy. Apparently, these are basic caps which I have not modified yet. I shall be replacing it with two gold ones size of peanuts but they can pack a punch.
But I am testing a number of vacuum tubes on this first to see how much difference they can make before exploring these capacitor modifications.

That is one cool toy! Please do share more. Is that the LP6? Which edition? How does it pair?

 

[Sa700]

Nothing wrong with the Blue Bird U3



or the Jazz

Who makes the cables in the second photo?

 

[Podster]

Who makes the cables in the second photo?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32970249542.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.64d71802hN2Q4O

 

[DatClampTho]

The "it's perfect weather, the city is alive, I'm going for a long walk" rig (now home from that walk).

 

[Redcarmoose]

There can be only one......HOOK-X!

 

[Sa700]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32970249542.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.64d71802hN2Q4O

How do you like the cable?

 

[Steranko]

That is one cool toy! Please do share more. Is that the LP6? Which edition? How does it pair?

I am still experimenting with different tubes to try different flavours and colours it can add to the sound. I wanted to satisfy my curiosity of whether a very expensive tube can make that much of a difference. The Pico Origa pairs better with the N8ii. I have both Lp6Ti 199 and 7th Anniversary since I really like the sound hence I purchased both. The Lp6Ti is a beast of a DAP. In terms of portability in terms of weight and size, it's a small package with a monster of a sound which I can carry with me anywhere. It really doesn't need any Amp with any IEM. I was just seeing if it can push more headroom out of my Black Erlkonig and how the tube can add more harmonics to a very already detailed sound from the LP6Ti to make it both warmer and fuller to an already highly detailed sound. Sometimes I feel a good power amp can make things sound that much better if one likes the HiFi feel.

 

[Garney]

M9 + PW Audio No.5 + Neon 4

 

[CJG888]

Have you tried the Pico Audio Origa-SE. I think it's more customizable since you can change the tube inside to any tube you like and it's pretty portable. You can tailor made how much warm sound you want on your DAP by using a warmer tube like the Amperex bugle boy or go for the Telefunken (German) for a more detailed output.

Interesting amp. The only thing that concerns me slightly is the choice of tube. I have a considerable collection of ECC88 and equivalents, both NOS and current production. Out of all of these, maybe 30% are clearly microphonic. This is an issue with this tube… Of course, it sounds fantastic in the right desktop amp, but would I want to risk taking it on the road?

In my experience, the best sounding ones are the 70s Mullard CV4108, but the most robust and resistant to knocks are the lowly Sovtek 6922 (90s vintage).

 

[Steranko]

Interesting amp. The only thing that concerns me slightly is the choice of tube. I have a considerable collection of ECC88 and equivalents, both NOS and current production. Out of all of these, maybe 30% are clearly microphonic. This is an issue with this tube… Of course, it sounds fantastic in the right desktop amp, but would I want to risk taking it on the road?

In my experience, the best sounding ones are the 70s Mullard CV4108, but the most robust and resistant to knocks are the lowly Sovtek 6922 (90s vintage).

Surprisingly, it can take a few knocks. I carry it around in this Van nuys case which is not too bad. I will try the Mullard as well but the Bugle Boy is not too bad either.