Try and report.I’m itching to roll in a couple of 6SN7s, but I have no matched ones. I’m thinking that since they’re in separate channels, nothing catastrophic should happen even if they’re quite far off, but a left/right volume imbalance would probably be noticeable. I’m not really sure though, so I don’t know if I dare to try.
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Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread
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do you just turn on a tube amp to burn in tubes or you need to play some music too?I’m not sure about the particular tubes in this amp, but many tubes take 50-100 hours to settle in. Tubes are completely different from electronics in regard to “burn in”.
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Either. I think it breaks in faster when playing music, but I have nothing but opinion to support that.do you just turn on a tube amp to burn in tubes or you need to play some music too?
I doubt it. Schiit does test the amps before they go out, but probably no longer than any of their other gear. Can you imagine how much space (not to mention air conditioning) they would need if every product they sold was burned in for a week or two?Don't they burn fv in for like a week, or two? Seriously any burn in was done at the shop. Brains burn in. Electronics are served cooked.
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I would suggest with music playing. Also many tube amps don't recommend playing for long uninterrupted periods. In other words I wouldn't turn the amp on and leave it. My Woo amps suggested no more than 6 hours at a time. Also if a tube goes bad I wouldn't think you would want to leave it on, especially with headphones plugged in. Maybe Jason can comment on how long the Folkvangr can be left on. Maybe it doesn't matter with this amp.do you just turn on a tube amp to burn in tubes or you need to play some music too?
Imagine 20-30 Folkvangrs on the rack, in the Californian summer, each at 100W, tubes glowing, dissipating their heat into the room.I doubt it. Schiit does test the amps before they go out, but probably no longer than any of their other gear. Can you imagine how much space (not to mention air conditioning) they would need if every product they sold was burned in for a week or two?
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Is FV still a limited edition? I don't see on the web site that it's only gonna be 150 units.
I think the FV is built to be able to handle being left on indefinitely. Bad for tube life though.I would suggest with music playing. Also many tube amps don't recommend playing for long uninterrupted periods. In other words I wouldn't turn the amp on and leave it. My Woo amps suggested no more than 6 hours at a time. Also if a tube goes bad I wouldn't think you would want to leave it on, especially with headphones plugged in. Maybe Jason can comment on how long the Folkvangr can be left on. Maybe it doesn't matter with this amp.
The manual says:
Can I leave Folkvangr on all the time?
You can, but it will significantly shorten your tubes’ effective lifespan (5,000 hours is about 200 days). For best life, we recommend you turn the amplifier off when you’re not going to use it for more than an hour.
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It seems like it’s too hot!
All components used in Folkvangr are rated to last well past the 5-year warranty period at its operating temperature. However, it is designed for use in air conditioned homes. If your home is over 80 degrees F ambient, you may need some additional cooling.
So, it seems it’s ok to use it a a space heater too, if need be, provided that tube life is of lesser concern
Yup, upon its introduction it was said that only 250 units will be made. With a few preallocated, that means 240-something will be for sale. Later it was also clarified that this will not change even if tube supply improves.Is FV still a limited edition? I don't see on the web site that it's only gonna be 150 units.
I don't think it's related to tube supply, there's plenty of these tubes. If they really wanted to carry fv, they could easily find the tubes for it.Yup, upon its introduction it was said that only 250 units will be made. With a few preallocated, that means 240-something will be for sale. Later it was also clarified that this will not change even if tube supply improves.
Jason is live on youtube. Half the fv are shipped, most of the rest are probably sold. Waiting for transformers, slight delay on second half of order (weeks).
Can you attach a link? Couldn’t find it.Jason is live on youtube. Half the fv are shipped, most of the rest are probably sold. Waiting for transformers, slight delay on second half of order (weeks).
EDIT: Never mind-
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I am waiting for my order. 6-8 weeks ;(Jason is live on youtube. Half the fv are shipped, most of the rest are probably sold. Waiting for transformers, slight delay on second half of order (weeks).
Looks like you made it under the wire. They’re all sold out now. Not bad- 250 $1800 amps in about 4 weeks.I am waiting for my order. 6-8 weeks ;(
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