[Penchum]

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Originally Posted by Seba /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh sorry, I haven't keep you updated. I gave those tubes for matching and I should get them next week. I want to get the most out of them and I will be probably selling couple of pairs ahead to cover the expenses of matching.

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Originally Posted by Seba /img/forum/go_quote.gif Please let us (and especially me) know what do YOU like the combo MKIV SE + RS-2. BTW I managed to win Amperex 5654's from Yen Audio at eBay. Penchum, do you like those russian 6Zh1P-EV tubes more than Amperex 5654?

Hi! Those 6Z tubes are the bomb! If you haven't purchased the Amperex yet, wait and see how much you like the 6Z's first. They are very dynamic and come close to the expensive tubes for sure.

 

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Originally Posted by sunseeker888 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Penchum, when you tested the preamp function, did you feed the LD's output into the AUX input? If so, you are utilizing two preamps, which would not really yield accurate test results. Instead, you should try feeding the LD's pre into your Pioneer's "Power-in" jacks, so that you are driving the power amplifier directly. BTW, SPEC gear is incredible stuff-- had a SPEC-4 once and it was awesome. Great review, too--Can't wait til my new LD amp comes!

Thanks for the kind words!

I did try the MKIVse's output to drive the SPEC4 amp directly, and it worked great! I had my Cerwin-Vega S-1's pumping over 100w RMS, but stopped so the neighbors won't turn me in.

I'm now using the MKIVse as my primary headphone amp, hooked to my computer via Zero DAC/Amp. The sound still blows me away!

 

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just bought this amp from him! I can't wait to get my eager hooves on it!

Congratulations! It is one fine amp for sure!

 

[webghost]

i´ve received my MK IVse today (ordered at 29.02) i can only say

wow that thing looks and sounds impessive. (LD MK III for sale

)

the MK III is very good, but ist really worth to buy the MK IV - the endless
Power and lightness of playing, still

greets
Stefan

 

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Originally Posted by webghost /img/forum/go_quote.gif i´ve received my MK IVse today (ordered at 29.02) i can only say wow that thing looks and sounds impessive. (LD MK III for sale ) the MK III is very good, but ist really worth to buy the MK IV - the endless Power and lightness of playing, still greets Stefan

Hi Stefan,

Congratulations!

Un-boxing a MKIVse and hooking it up and listening for the first time is always a great experience!

It takes about 100 hours for the MKIVse to "mature" all the way, so listening gets more enjoyable as the hours tick away.

 

[dan_can]

Penchum, which gain do you use or think the best for HD650?

 

[Penchum]

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Originally Posted by dan_can /img/forum/go_quote.gif Penchum, which gain do you use or think the best for HD650?

5 or 10 works fine. For me, I have one source that has a lower output, so I leave mine at 10 to accommodate it. SQ and noise wise, it will not make a difference which one you have it on.

 

[shotmaker]

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Originally Posted by Penchum /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi! Those 6Z tubes are the bomb! If you haven't purchased the Amperex yet, wait and see how much you like the 6Z's first. They are very dynamic and come close to the expensive tubes for sure.

Thanks for the tip. I received my 6ZH1P-EV today and for now the only difference I see with the Mullard M8100 is the better price of the 6Z's !

As for tube rolling of power tubes, my LD MKIVse came with the Mullard E182CC so I ordered two 1955 TUNG-SOL USN-5687 WA tubes with Black Plate + D getter.. and I was disappointed with their sound. It's too clear/dry for my taste; I really prefer the smooth, warm and sweet sound of the Mullard, so I was wondering if someone knew a good tube alternative to the Mullard E182CC ? I don't mind sticking with the Mullard but it could be nice to hear a tube that is even "better" (warmer/sweeter) or just to hear what you think of other tube in the 5687, 7044, 7119, 6900, ECC182 tube family.

 

[Danika k]

Has anyone tried the Sylvania Gold Brand 6AK5 on their Little Dot? I heard that Sylvanias are great for vocals and I happen to listen to a lot of light vocal music...

Sylvania Gold Brand NOS 5654 / 6AK5 Little Dot Amp EF95 - eBay (item 280205414049 end time Mar-08-08 15:11:00 PST)

what do you guys think? thx

 

[ethebull]

$$$$$$ I'm sure they are wonderful, just question the price/performance given the many EF95's I enjoy that ran $3-10/unit.

2 cents

 

[Penchum]

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Originally Posted by Danika k /img/forum/go_quote.gif Has anyone tried the Sylvania Gold Brand 6AK5 on their Little Dot? I heard that Sylvanias are great for vocals and I happen to listen to a lot of light vocal music... Sylvania Gold Brand NOS 5654 / 6AK5 Little Dot Amp EF95 - eBay (item 280205414049 end time Mar-08-08 15:11:00 PST) what do you guys think? thx

I wish I knew. They always extract a high price, so I've passed on them. An alternative would be the GE "Mobile Audio" 5654's that pop up on eBay from time to time. They are excellent in the "vocals" range and higher.

 

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Originally Posted by shotmaker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the tip. I received my 6ZH1P-EV today and for now the only difference I see with the Mullard M8100 is the better price of the 6Z's ! As for tube rolling of power tubes, my LD MKIVse came with the Mullard E182CC so I ordered two 1955 TUNG-SOL USN-5687 WA tubes with Black Plate + D getter.. and I was disappointed with their sound. It's too clear/dry for my taste; I really prefer the smooth, warm and sweet sound of the Mullard, so I was wondering if someone knew a good tube alternative to the Mullard E182CC ? I don't mind sticking with the Mullard but it could be nice to hear a tube that is even "better" (warmer/sweeter) or just to hear what you think of other tube in the 5687, 7044, 7119, 6900, ECC182 tube family.

The Amperex 7119 and the Arcturus 7044 are the two that come to mind for warmer/sweeter.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

I have the amp with me in my house right now, but I can't hook it up right now because my girlfriend is over.

But can somebody please see if something moves inside their amp when you pick it up and move the case around? Tilting forward and backwards makes something small inside slide, and every now and then when I tilt it left and right, it sounds like a small something is bouncing and tumbling around. But nothing has fallen out of the gaps underneath, which is puzzling.

Thanks!

EDIT: Never mind, I opened it up and a piece of hot glue fell out. Do you think I should be concerned about that? The way it was formed was at a right angle, so I assume it was used to hold a cable somewhere.

 

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the amp with me in my house right now, but I can't hook it up right now because my girlfriend is over. But can somebody please see if something moves inside their amp when you pick it up and move the case around? Tilting forward and backwards makes something small inside slide, and every now and then when I tilt it left and right, it sounds like a small something is bouncing and tumbling around. But nothing has fallen out of the gaps underneath, which is puzzling. Thanks! EDIT: Never mind, I opened it up and a piece of hot glue fell out. Do you think I should be concerned about that? The way it was formed was at a right angle, so I assume it was used to hold a cable somewhere.

That might be from where the LED meets the back of the faceplate? I don't think I'd worry too much. Glad to hear it arrived!!

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by Penchum /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Amperex 7119 and the Arcturus 7044 are the two that come to mind for warmer/sweeter.

Arcturus was a rebrander so the tube was something else; probably a GE or Sylvania. The GE 7044's are the warmer of the two. There is a true RCA 7044, which can be hard to find that I have never tried. RCA's tend to be warmer sounding tubes in general so the RCA would be another possibility. From what I can tell GE, RCA and Sylvania were the only ones who made this tube. I have some Tung Sol branded 7044's but they were rebranded Sylvania tubes.