[stupidmop]

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[manizkrishnan]

Hello,
 
I have Tung Sol 12AX7/ECC83   and 12AT7/ECC81 preamp tubes Can i use them in Ember? These are from my Jolida 302B Amplifier
I have referred the manual. I just want to double check.
 
Thanks in advance

 

[connieflyer]

Yes, I have a couple of 12ax7,12au7,12at7 and they all work fine.

 

[manizkrishnan]

Thanks. I really liked Tung Sol 12AX7/ECC83. It is far better than stock tube.

 

[connieflyer]

I agree.  My favorite tube right now is a CV4024/12at7 Mullard from Brent Jesse.  It is the best sounding so far.

 

[manizkrishnan]

I too have  Mullard CV4024 / 12AT7 Vintage New Old Stoc Platinum Grade. I will try today. Does 6J1P-EV tubes work with Ember?

 

[musicman2006]

I've seen a few people mention Siemens but has anyone tried the Siemens 6AQ8 / ECC85 ?  I swapped it in after listening to the RCA clear top 12au7 and to me, that Siemens has all the clarity (maybe more) of the clear top but with a more holographic soundstage. 

 

[stupidmop]

I absolutely love my Siemens ecc85. It is a very dynamic and musical tube. I know it's totally superficial but I like the way the filaments glow through the holes in the plates Couldn't agree more with your impressions

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Question for the Ember owners here. Had anyone tried their Ember (or Polaris) with an HE6?

 

[smitty1110]

Most of the people that have HE-6's tend to go for shinier amps than this. That being said, the HE-500 sounds great (depending on the music and tube pairing), and the difference between tubes is quite apparent. You might want to go ask around in the summit-fi section, somebody over there with more disposable income than me might be able to answer your question.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I ask because the HE6 can be had for $666 with an open box display model (not just one unit too).

 

[smitty1110]

Damn, that's an even better deal than the Fostex deal I just got.

 

[Amish]

I went there to buy the HE6 but that deal was long gone. I looked everywhere.
 
For the best i figure as I didn't even want them. but at that price I could have turned around and made a few bucks on them. (and test them out).
 
 
 
To date my newest Telefunken 12AT7 1959 is by far the best tube I've rolled into the Ember. Lush!

 

[smitty1110]

  I went there to buy the HE6 but that deal was long gone. I looked everywhere.
 
For the best i figure as I didn't even want them. but at that price I could have turned around and made a few bucks on them. (and test them out).
 
 
 
To date my newest Telefunken 12AT7 1959 is by far the best tube I've rolled into the Ember. Lush!

Nice to know that's a good tube, I'm thinking of getting one. How's the sound signature on it and what headphones are you using?
 

Uh oh, forbidden head-fi word! But yes audio advisor is blowing them out the door, the new model must be making it's way to production!

Oops... :\

 

[musicman2006]

Question for the Ember owners here. Had anyone tried their Ember (or Polaris) with an HE6?

The Ember is very nice with he HE6 ! If you get a good deal on an HE6 like I did, the Ember is the first stepping stone to hearing what those headphones can do!  Plus if you get a larger amp, you can still use it as a preamp like I do to keep that magical tube sound  
 
When I compare directly with the Emotiva XPA-200 which is a 150 watt amp in 8 ohms, while still using the Ember as its pre, the extra power gives the HE6 a slightly bigger soundstage and punch.
I got the XPA-200 for the same price as the Ember, so Im honestly indifferent about the marginal improvement with the added power, though it is nice to have.