[jonathan c]

I just installed some new tubes (well, new to me old tubes that came with the amp from the previous seller) and I noticed something on on power on.

I’m running a pair or NOS GE JAN 5670s with adapters for preamp (I bought those) and some Philips Heerlen taller tubes with different adapters in the other 8 slots.

On power on some of the Philips tubes flare up with orange color briefly like this:



That lasts less than a second, and then they go to their normal glow where only the tips of the rods are glowing



Is this something I need to worry about or is it normal some tubes will do that?

Normal ... some tubes do that

 

[Astral Abyss]

Totally normal.

 

[tutetibiimperes]

Normal ... some tubes do that

Thank you.

I’ve also noticed the new tubes run a lot cooler than the stock tubes. With the stock tubes I could hold my hand over the amp and feel the heat radiating out, or touch the casing over the transformer and it would feel warm.

With these tubes there’s virtually no heat radiating and the case over the transformer is cool.

 

[Pictograms]

Thank you.

I’ve also noticed the new tubes run a lot cooler than the stock tubes. With the stock tubes I could hold my hand over the amp and feel the heat radiating out, or touch the casing over the transformer and it would feel warm.

With these tubes there’s virtually no heat radiating and the case over the transformer is cool.

Is it the combo of the Philips and the GE you like? Or are each good on their own?

 

[tutetibiimperes]

Is it the combo of the Philips and the GE you like? Or are each good on their own?

I tried the GE 5670s as preamp tubes for the stock 6N6P power tubes first, and I thought they did a good job of adding a little more bass and slam. Adding the Philips power tubes has really made the amp much more neutral, or at least much less warm/dark. That’s a big plus with the Verite Closed, maybe a step back for the Auteur.

I’m halfway tempted to buy another 8 GE 5670s and see how it sounds just running those in all slots. They’re pretty affordable at the moment.

 

[OnlySoMany]

I had one of these, it's pretty good.

 

[mab1376]

I just installed some new tubes (well, new to me old tubes that came with the amp from the previous seller) and I noticed something on on power on.

I’m running a pair or NOS GE JAN 5670s with adapters for preamp (I bought those) and some Philips Heerlen taller tubes with different adapters in the other 8 slots.

On power on some of the Philips tubes flare up with orange color briefly like this:



That lasts less than a second, and then they go to their normal glow where only the tips of the rods are glowing



Is this something I need to worry about or is it normal some tubes will do that?

what adapters are you using? I have a ton of 6ak5 tubes i could try.

 

[Chuy24]

Loving it after a few first days

 

[tutetibiimperes]

what adapters are you using? I have a ton of 6ak5 tubes i could try.

The GE JAN 5670s are on 5670/6N3 -> 6922 adapters I got from Tube Depot.

The Philips tubes are on 12Axx -> ECC88 adapters that came with the tubes and the amp from the previous owner. The Philips tubes are 7062s.

 

[mab1376]

The GE JAN 5670s are on 5670/6N3 -> 6922 adapters I got from Tube Depot.

The Philips tubes are on 12Axx -> ECC88 adapters that came with the tubes and the amp from the previous owner. The Philips tubes are 7062s.

Oh, my mistake, I misconstrued 5670 for 5654.

 

[tutetibiimperes]

I switched out my SMSL SU-9 for a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 feeding the Folkvangr and it’s a major improvement, there’s some insane synergy there, just ridiculously wide soundstage and precise imaging, and I’m hearing all sorts of bits of songs I hadn’t before.

I also got my Focal Elexes back (well really Elears with Elex pads, but I believe it was determined the only difference between the two was the pads to begin with) (thanks @LuthierJeff for the prompt and affordable repair) and they have great Synergy with the FV.

I wasn’t sure if they would since they’re more of a mid-impedance rather than high-impedance can, but I’m really digging the pairing tonight.

 

[Barnstormer13]

I tried the GE 5670s as preamp tubes for the stock 6N6P power tubes first, and I thought they did a good job of adding a little more bass and slam. Adding the Philips power tubes has really made the amp much more neutral, or at least much less warm/dark. That’s a big plus with the Verite Closed, maybe a step back for the Auteur.

I’m halfway tempted to buy another 8 GE 5670s and see how it sounds just running those in all slots. They’re pretty affordable at the moment.

Interesting combination. I’m about due for retubing and this seems like something I’d enjoy if the imaging, detail and dynamics are there.

 

[Barnstormer13]

I switched out my SMSL SU-9 for a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 feeding the Folkvangr and it’s a major improvement, there’s some insane synergy there, just ridiculously wide soundstage and precise imaging, and I’m hearing all sorts of bits of songs I hadn’t before.

I also got my Focal Elexes back (well really Elears with Elex pads, but I believe it was determined the only difference between the two was the pads to begin with) (thanks @LuthierJeff for the prompt and affordable repair) and they have great Synergy with the FV.

I wasn’t sure if they would since they’re more of a mid-impedance rather than high-impedance can, but I’m really digging the pairing tonight.

I think your post has pushed me over the edge. I’ve been really happy with my BF2, but now I’ve started thinking a Yggy may be a cost effective way to improve my system.

Admittedly, I’m talking “cost effective” in the realm of high end audio.

 

[Daniel Johnston]

I think your post has pushed me over the edge. I’ve been really happy with my BF2, but now I’ve started thinking a Yggy may be a cost effective way to improve my system.

Admittedly, I’m talking “cost effective” in the realm of high end audio.

I stopped thinking about DAC upgrades once I got the Yggy. Amplification, transducers, and tubes change. No desire or thoughts of changing Yggy. I find the OG pairs extremely well with the FV.

 

[tutetibiimperes]

Interesting combination. I’m about due for retubing and this seems like something I’d enjoy if the imaging, detail and dynamics are there.

They’re certainly worth trying, and the GE JAN 5670s plus adapters are cheap online.

I ended up ordering a full 10 Western Electric WE396A NOS tubes because I found a good deal and I’ve heard so much about them. I’ve heard those are more tube-y and romantic sounding, so they’ll be a contrast to my current tubes, but variety is the spice of life and all.