[nismohks]

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Originally Posted by vvanrij /img/forum/go_quote.gif Better connectors, better tubes, 2 year warranty. I did it especially for the tubes, because I didn't want to search for tubes etc., and because I like to have the 'TOTL'.

it is a noticable difference to a normal mkiv with changed tubes though?

or is the price difference mainly due to its limited availability?

also how would the mkivse compare to the darkvoice 332?

 

[Penchum]

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Originally Posted by nismohks /img/forum/go_quote.gif it is a noticable difference to a normal mkiv with changed tubes though? or is the price difference mainly due to its limited availability? also how would the mkivse compare to the darkvoice 332?

There is an audible difference between the tubes used. The price spread has been the same since the models came out, no increases so far.

These two amps appear to be direct competitors with each other. I haven't seen a direct comparison between the two yet.

 

[nismohks]

how much are replacement tubes roughly for the mkivse or mkiv?

also for the 332.

i have no experience with tubes

Thanks for your help!

 

[Penchum]

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Originally Posted by nismohks /img/forum/go_quote.gif how much are replacement tubes roughly for the mkivse or mkiv? also for the 332. i have no experience with tubes Thanks for your help!

Normal eBay prices,
For the MKIV, power tubes are $36 pair, driver tubes maybe $10 pair.
For the MKIVse, power tubes are $65 pair and driver tubes $35 pair.

Prices vary greatly, depending upon the sellers.
Prices also vary due to which model tube you are purchasing.
I'm not sure about the 332's tube compliment.

 

[nismohks]

oo so the mkivse uses a diff style tube (or adaptor?) to the standard mkiv?

how do the stock tubes of the mkivse compare to the mkiv?

i mean, if i buy the mkiv then replace tubes, the price would be quite similar to buying a mkivse from the start...

would a mkiv with changed tubes sound better than the mkivse with stock tubes?

so was just wondering which is the better value?

 

[vvanrij]

Imo the MKIVse is better values, because it already has the 100$ tubes (which imo are great, so you don't have to upgrade them, unless you really want to), you also get the Neutrik locking headphone jack, the better connectors, the extra year of warranty.

 

[nismohks]

ahh ok, that puts things into better perspective

now i just gotta decide between the darkvoice 332 and the ld mkivse

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

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Originally Posted by nismohks /img/forum/go_quote.gif how much are replacement tubes roughly for the mkivse or mkiv? also for the 332.

The DV332 uses the 6S19P/EF95 compliment, the same driver tubes as the Mk-series and the same power tube as the LDII++ series.

 

[nismohks]

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Originally Posted by Dept_of_Alchemy /img/forum/go_quote.gif The DV332 uses the 6S19P/EF95 compliment, the same driver tubes as the Mk-series and the same power tube as the LDII++ series.

so i guess i would be looking at similar prices in terms of upgrading tubes between the darkvoice and LD right?

 

[Rocky]

Sold my Heed CanAmp last week and ordered the MK IVse

Can't wait to try it out. Hope I won't regret selling the Heed though.

 

[vvanrij]

I'v never once doubted my purchase on the MKIVse, just make sure you use the right 'GAIN' setting for your headphones. My sextetts have never sounded this fantastic.

 

[HeatFan12]

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I'v never once doubted my purchase on the MKIVse, just make sure you use the right 'GAIN' setting for your headphones.

X2...Great amp...

 

[Rocky]

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Originally Posted by vvanrij /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'v never once doubted my purchase on the MKIVse.

Sweet! Very pleased to hear that

 

[nspindel]

I've seen many questions in my reading along the lines of "is the SE really worth the extra money over the MKIV?"

The tubes alone are about $50-$60 more expensive than the tubes with the MKIV. The headphone jack is an upgrade, and the warranty is much better, so I personally feel that the extra $100 on the price tag is justified.

 

[wae5]

I have the SE and recently bought the Beyerdynamic HT880. My SE didn't come with a manual so I don't know what switch settings are best for it. Can someone please tell me what switches to flip and where I can get the manual so I never need to ask this question again? Thank you for your help.