I think there is a logical reason for removing the second socket. Imagine two people next to each other listening to two sets of speakers. It wouldn't work ;"))
Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
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I think there is a logical reason for removing the second socket. Imagine two people next to each other listening to two sets of speakers. It wouldn't work ;"))
thomaskong78
100+ Head-Fier
Local store in Seattle does not have Rogue Rh5 in stock.
No auditioning possible over there.
Thus I have to choose between Freya and MJ2.
Freya will be better as preamplifier but it uses 4 tubes that make tube rolling harder.
MJ2 may not be as good as Freya as preamplifier but using 2 tubes, it is easier to do tube rolling and it could drive HD 800s well (maybe marginally Abyss 1266 TC as a starting point).
What would you choose between Freya and MJ2 to give tube flavor to Jot R?
No auditioning possible over there.
Thus I have to choose between Freya and MJ2.
Freya will be better as preamplifier but it uses 4 tubes that make tube rolling harder.
MJ2 may not be as good as Freya as preamplifier but using 2 tubes, it is easier to do tube rolling and it could drive HD 800s well (maybe marginally Abyss 1266 TC as a starting point).
What would you choose between Freya and MJ2 to give tube flavor to Jot R?
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FLTWS
Headphoneus Supremus
I've never heard a Freya but my MJ2 drives the Abyss, Utopia, and both HD800's just fine. But the 6SN7 type is a terrific sound tube and I personally prefer it over all the different 6DJ8's I own.
thomaskong78
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks for your kind reply.
Can you use 6sn7 on MJ2 with adapter or not?
I had read that they can use 12au7 or 12ax7 on MJ2 with adapter.
I also have nice collection of 6sn7.
I consider using Telefuken 12ax7 on MJ2 with adapter.
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FLTWS
Headphoneus Supremus
I've never tried to so that should probably be fielded by someone who has.
What reasonably priced RCA cables are recommended to link the JOTR to a CHORD DAVE-HMS setup?? Thanks
thomaskong78
100+ Head-Fier
I recommend you to use this cable lending service
https://fatwyre.com/
Choice of cable is dependent on personal taste and system matching.
Sr1a and Jot R sounds fast and open but close to hot.
If you contact them on the phone or e-mail, then they will recommend you to try out up to three different cables.
Then you may choose one among them after home audition.
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Khronos
100+ Head-Fier
Pretty decent price for a SR1a here.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/l...bbon-headphones-sr1-a-earfield-24722-over-ear
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/l...bbon-headphones-sr1-a-earfield-24722-over-ear
thomaskong78
100+ Head-Fier
Someone in other forum gave me clear answer,
You can’t run SN7 tubes off the MJ2 as amps being pulled are too high and may/will fry the amp. I’m not sure about the 12AX7s but with the right adapter that feed the 12AU7s = 6v you can run those and still be in spec.
FLTWS
Headphoneus Supremus
Good, better safe than sorry.
thomaskong78
100+ Head-Fier
I have not made decision between Freya, MJ2 and Rh5 yet.
Which is better to drive 1266 Phi between Mj2 and Rh5 from your experience?
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Danny from Requisite Audio recommends their own silver RCA interconnects. Anyone hear these with the SR1a? Waiting on a quote for 1 meter. Probably solid core.
openbaffle9978
100+ Head-Fier
I just purchased a pair of these. Does anyone have recommendations on a desk stand for these that doesn't crunch the cables on the desk surface? Seems like most of the pictures I've seen, the stands aren't tall enough. TIA.
