[dongringo]

Thanks! That definitely helps. Much appreciated.

 

[Gorthon]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Go for these: 2x NOS MULLARD CV4010 VALVE EF95 M8100 6AK5 5654 Tubes Only $20/pair, and they sound great. It's what I use in mine. Best bang for the buck. I have the WE 403B, but didn't think they were as good as the Mullard, and they are expensive.

Ordered my EF2 on Tuesday (1/19) night.

It sounds like these would be a good replacement tube alternative.

Any other suggestions?

I will be using Grado's for my listening pleasure.

 

[Faheem]

I ordered the 2x NOS MULLARD CV4010 VALVE EF95 M8100 6AK5 5654 Tubes. They have been shipped from Taiwan ,let's see how long they take to reach India.

 

[RichieLitt]

I just got a uDAC to go with my EF2, and I don't understand what's happening...The headphones sound better out of just the udac rather than when I connect both of them.

 

[BryanP]

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Originally Posted by RichieLitt /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got a uDAC to go with my EF2, and I don't understand what's happening...The headphones sound better out of just the udac rather than when I connect both of them.

What kind of headphones are you using with it and how long have you burnt in the amp for?

 

[BigIron]

I just ordered one on 1/20 for my D5000. I'm currently using a Musiland 02 US DAC and Zhaolu D2 discrete amp, I hope I won't be disappointed

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by RichieLitt /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got a uDAC to go with my EF2, and I don't understand what's happening...The headphones sound better out of just the udac rather than when I connect both of them.

You left the stock tubes in the EF2?

 

[Crazy*Carl]

All this talk has convinced me to do an upgrade from the stock tubes. Plus it won't be expensive.

I am reading some about these:

2x NOS MULLARD CV4010 VALVE EF95 M8100 6AK5 5654 Tubes - eBay (item 270506323434 end time Jan-24-10 13:20:14 PST)

...and some general electric ones here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GE-5654W-6AK5-EF...item53dad8dd9c

Any more opinions or suggestions? Thanks.

 

[ufotofu]

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Originally Posted by Crazy*Carl /img/forum/go_quote.gif All this talk has convinced me to do an upgrade from the stock tubes. Plus it won't be expensive. I am reading some about these: 2x NOS MULLARD CV4010 VALVE EF95 M8100 6AK5 5654 Tubes - eBay (item 270506323434 end time Jan-24-10 13:20:14 PST) Any more opinions or suggestions? Thanks.

I ordered from teh link above. Pending no problems with the order I will post my findings after reasonable burn-in.

 

[happyxix]

How is the EF2 with the D5000 or D7000? I know it is supposed to power Denons pretty well but after getting the EF2 and the Pico DAC, all I need is a headphone that goes well with the setup.

 

[boomy3555]

All of the Denons love the tube hybrids. But if you havn't heard the Denons yet find a meet or somewhere else to try them first. Like many brands of headphones there can be a "Love it or Hate it" opinion. Most people love the Denons but they are definitely "Fun" flavorful cans so if you are looking for a more "Flat" reference style sound signature. you may want to stear towards the Grados, Audiotechnica, or AKG's.

Perhaps you could update your profile to show us where you are located (you don't have to be exact), and what gear you already have.

 

[happyxix]

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif All of the Denons love the tube hybrids. But if you havn't heard the Denons yet find a meet or somewhere else to try them first. Like many brands of headphones there can be a "Love it or Hate it" opinion. Most people love the Denons but they are definitely "Fun" flavorful cans so if you are looking for a more "Flat" reference style sound signature. you may want to stear towards the Grados, Audiotechnica, or AKG's. Perhaps you could update your profile to show us where you are located (you don't have to be exact), and what gear you already have.

I heard the Denons have really good bass response which I am kind feel lacking in the HD595. I have only the ES7 to compare to in bass and those headphones are pretty fun thus they are used for my portable gear.

I'm also located in the Sacremento/Davis area of California

 

[boomy3555]

I was stationed at Travis in the early 80's. There's a meet coming up in the bay area in Feb.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f24/no...2010-a-461831/

They are really fun to go to . Even with a limited gear list everyone is always welcome to come and listen. But none the less the Denon Bass is quite "Out There" and some call it "Boomy" but it can be tamed with only slight modifications and many including myself, like it the way it is.

 

[Kayk]

I've been trying out this amp for the past week or so, and I love it. However I have a quick question, what is the lifespan on these tubes? I have a few backup tubes, but I was hoping these would last me a long time. Also, is it alright to leave the amp on when I'm not using it? I try to keep it off when I'm not using it as it gets a bit warm, but sometimes I forget and I'm not sure how much I should be paying attention to it.

 

[Skylab]

Normally with tubes you can expect at least 5,000 use. Sometimes many, many.