[thecrow]

Will do! I hope I can learn how to describe the differences I hear. I am still learning the language of Head Fi!

It may have to wait until I get a second matching Telefunken CCa tube. My Lyr 2 comes in on Saturday!

Ive found my tele e188cc are very transparent detail and very clean.

The siemens cca i describe as dynamic and extended on both ends and very detailed in that style

Do you find the tele ccas similar to my description of the e188cc? Ive never heard the tele ccas

 

[winders]

Ive found my tele e188cc are very transparent detail and very clean.

The siemens cca i describe as dynamic and extended on both ends and very detailed in that style

Do you find the tele ccas similar to my description of the e188cc? Ive never heard the tele ccas

So far the Telefunken CCa is similar to the Siemens CCa. The bass is cleaning up as the tube burns in...but the top end is a quite a bit brighter than the Siemens. It's brighter than I like. Almost harsh. But that too is improving as the tube burns in. 
 
It's really too early to be judging the Telefunken though. I have just over 3 hours on the tube.

 

[thecrow]

So far the Telefunken CCa is similar to the Siemens CCa. The bass is cleaning up as the tube burns in...but the top end is a quite a bit brighter than the Siemens. It's brighter than I like. Almost harsh. But that too is improving as the tube burns in. 

It's really too early to be judging the Telefunken though. I have just over 3 hours on the tube.

Please keep us posted

Thanks

 

[billerb1]

Deal on non-multibit Gungnir...some people were expressing an interest.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/788277/as-new-schiit-audio-gungnir-dac-usbg2-w-pyst

 

[winders]

That ad is from 11/19/15. I suspect it is sold.

 

[MWSVette]

  Deal on non-multibit Gungnir...some people were expressing an interest.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/788277/as-new-schiit-audio-gungnir-dac-usbg2-w-pyst

I have looked at the used Gungnir's as they come up for sale.  But I would want to upgrade to Multibit.  For that to make sense I would need the used unit to sell for no more than $400.00 to $450.00.
 
Otherwise I am looking for a Gumby for around $900.00 to $950.00.  They have had "B stock" as low as $1049.00 with full warranty.

 

[billerb1]

   
That ad is from 11/19/15. I suspect it is sold.

 
Sorry you guys.  Didn't look that closely.

 

[winders]

After 21 hours I am really liking the Telefunken CCa. To my ears it is almost the same as the Siemens CCa. I think the Siemens CCa has a bit more clarity and the Telefunken CCa is a bit warmer. But they are so close I don't think I would pick one over the other for my listening enjoyment. Both the CCa's are a little better than the Siemens E188CC but I am very happy with the E188CC and could use it for every day listening too.
 
I am definitely going to keep both the Telefunken CCa and Siemens E188CC and get tubes to match them so I can use them in my Lyr 2.
 
How long, in hours, do you guys find tube sets lasting in the Lyr 2? How do I know when they need to be replaced? Since these quality tubes are no longer made, I suspect prices for NOS tubes are only going to go up. So investing in tube sets now seems to make some sense.

 

[TK16]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142267076894?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
6 hrs left of the Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 pair.

 

[Guidostrunk]

He threw in the towel pretty quick. Lol

http://www.head-fi.org/t/835030/schiit-lyr#post_13251509

 

[winders]

He threw in the towel pretty quick. Lol

http://www.head-fi.org/t/835030/schiit-lyr#post_13251509

Maybe hybrid tube amps aren't ColtMrFire's cup of tea. Or maybe he is selling his Lyr so he can buy a Lyr 2.

 

[TK16]

He threw in the towel pretty quick. Lol

http://www.head-fi.org/t/835030/schiit-lyr#post_13251509

Pretty darn cheap w/o the BB.

 

[winders]

I have never heard of Mullard 6DJ8 "10M" Master Series tubes. There is an ad claiming they are "among the best" 6DJ8 tubes:
 
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649331564-pair-of-mullard-6dj8-10m-master-series-vacuum-tubes-ultra-rare-nos/
 
I am not interested in buying them. I never heard of them before and I am just curious as to how good they are supposed to be.

 

[TK16]

Got an $85 NOS Blackburn Mullard ECC88 1967 in my amp now, probably similar sounding. Warm and lush sounding,rich bass, at the cost of detail and soundstage, my backup pair cost $65.

 

[Oskari]

I have never heard of Mullard 6DJ8 "10M" Master Series tubes. There is an ad claiming they are "among the best" 6DJ8 tubes:

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649331564-pair-of-mullard-6dj8-10m-master-series-vacuum-tubes-ultra-rare-nos/

I am not interested in buying them. I never heard of them before and I am just curious as to how good they are supposed to be.

10Ms are tubes pimped up by the US distributor at the time. The biggest difference is the fancy packaging.