One of my 6N6Ps "lost" its getter. It looks just like that: entirely clear on the top. Upon turning the unit on, as perhaps expected, I don't see it lighting up. I guess that it lost its vacuum.
People who know about tubes. Is this a thing?
Also, what are your recommendations for sites to buy a replacement? I hear these don't need to be matched, though I suspect it is a good idea to have a spare set, ehm, just in case. I hear the fotons are good, but they're sold out in most places. Nothing wrong with ordering a fresh, generic set from Schiit, I guess.
I've only run into one tube losing its vacuum so far, which left it with a whitish residue in place of the formerly chrome-domed awesomeness (on the right in this image). I imagine it depends on what material they use for the getter material.
I have been thinking about upgrading my Bifrost 2/64 ($829 in silver) to the Ygdraassil+ OG ($2,799 in silver) to go with my FV. Decisions, decisions. I just don’t know if the almost 2k difference in price is worth it.
Short answer: personally, I think definitely not. And I also think not a fantastic pairing. The FV is much like an antique car. It has strong preferences in how you drive it, what gas you put in it. Both line signal and transducers. That’s my experience.
I have been thinking about upgrading my Bifrost 2/64 ($829 in silver) to the Ygdraassil+ OG ($2,799 in silver) to go with my FV. Decisions, decisions. I just don’t know if the almost 2k difference in price is worth it.
Just to be contrary, I run a Yggdrasil OG with my Folkvangr and really like it. Is it overkill, possibly. But I also have a Ragnarok 2 connected to it and like that pairing as well. I have had a Modi Multibit and Bifrost as well and the Yggdrasil is definitely a step up. Is it worth the price difference? That is up to you, but if your budget allows you won’t be disappointed.
I have been thinking about upgrading my Bifrost 2/64 ($829 in silver) to the Ygdraassil+ OG ($2,799 in silver) to go with my FV. Decisions, decisions. I just don’t know if the almost 2k difference in price is worth it.
I did precisely that, but I bought the Yggdrasil OG when Schiit had their clearance sale. So I didn't pay the full $2799. I also have the BF 2/64 I literally just upgraded prior to buying the Yggy. The sonic difference is not subtle. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, the Yggdrasil is "worth it". The Yggy OG hasn't changed since the A2 update a while ago. You can probably find the non + version for cheaper. The only thing the Yggy+ Gives you is a remote, lower profile case, and NOS. I don't think those are worth the $500 upgrade to me. YMMV
I did precisely that, but I bought the Yggdrasil OG when Schiit had their clearance sale. So I didn't pay the full $2799. I also have the BF 2/64 I literally just upgraded prior to buying the Yggy. The sonic difference is not subtle. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, the Yggdrasil is "worth it". The Yggy OG hasn't changed since the A2 update a while ago. You can probably find the non + version for cheaper. The only thing the Yggy+ Gives you is a remote, lower profile case, and NOS. I don't think those are worth the $500 upgrade to me. YMMV
I have been thinking about upgrading my Bifrost 2/64 ($829 in silver) to the Ygdraassil+ OG ($2,799 in silver) to go with my FV. Decisions, decisions. I just don’t know if the almost 2k difference in price is worth it.
IMO I would buy a transformer coupled tube amplifier over a different dac. I love ampsandsound products and their huge, romantic wide open sound. Alternatively, get a BiFrost 2 card to swap in.
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