[kolkoo]

Boooys, I'm back Just got the Mjolnir 2 + Saga last night set it up in a breeze and boy is the MJ2 amazing! I have not listened to my HD800s yet as I need to reterminate with my XLR plug but this will happen later down the week. However I did listen to my Audeze LCD-2s with my homemade XLR cable and damn the power of that amp is insane. I've never heard the audezes so full bodied. There is more of everything.
I also tested my active speakers going different routes:
Schiit Saga is passive (no 6SN7 used atm).
1) Route 1: Yggy -> Saga -> Speakers
2) Route 2: Yggy -> Mj2 -> Saga -> Speakers

And I love route 2 a lot more, however with the saga input switching I can use both and just turn off my Mj2 when I am watching movies or so to not burn out my tubes.

I've only listened to the Mullard Mitcham 1950s E88CC but soon will move onto more tubes.

P.S. Damn the MJ2 is big in size...

 

[OldSkool]

Congrats, you're gonna love that MJ2.

Isn't it amazing how many HD800 owners also own a pair of LCD2's?

 

[ThurstonX]

Congrats, you're gonna love that MJ2.

Isn't it amazing how many HD800 owners also own a pair of LCD2's?

That's called a V-shaped signature

 

[TK16]

Apparantly quoted the wrong post. @kolkoo
Think you will find out rather quickly that the pre amp section is noticebly better than the Lyr and the tubes add more to the sound sig as well.

 

[Tacanacy]

I'm going to buy Genalex E88CC/6922 Gold Lions, and stores I've found that ship internationally are banzaimusic.com, cryoset.com, thetubestore.com, tubeampdoctor.com and tubedepot.com. Are any of these untrustworthy?
One of the stores offer high gain and low noise, and another offer Gold Grade and Platinum Grade. What are the benefits to these?

 

[Phantaminum]

Good gods the Bendix 2c51s are not only hard to find but are expensive. Saw a place selling a NOS for $175 and the rest are on a Spanish version of Ebay.

 

[TK16]

Good gods the Bendix 2c51s are not only hard to find but are expensive. Saw a place selling a NOS for $175 and the rest are on a Spanish version of Ebay.

Those tubes are phenominal but have a fatal flaw imo. Harshness in the highs.
If your looking for something pretty much in between the Bendix and Tung Sol, check out the CBS square getter 5670. None of the Bendix flaws, but not that glorious Tung Sol midrange. Nearly the same detail as the Bendix. These tubes are nearly impossible to get like the Bendix though.

 

[Phantaminum]

Those tubes are phenominal but have a fatal flaw imo. Harshness in the highs.
If your looking for something pretty much in between the Bendix and Tung Sol, check out the CBS square getter 5670. None of the Bendix flaws, but not that glorious Tung Sol midrange. Nearly the same detail as the Bendix. These tubes are nearly impossible to get like the Bendix though.

Thanks for the heads up TK. Now to continue the hunt!

 

[gmahler2u]

Congrats on your MJ2 and Saga!!

Seems like not everyone but most of pppl are going Yggy and MJ2...I feel like I'm the only one hold Lyr 1....lol

 

[TK16]

Thanks for the heads up TK. Now to continue the hunt!

Give the CBS square getter 5670 a whirl if you ever see them for sale. Have not seen any since I bought my pairs. Western Electric 396A square getters are my personal favorite, you might like them too.

 

[billerb1]

Check my signature for Bendix 2c51 matched pair. PM if interested.

 

[TK16]

Think there is a couple CBS 5670 in this auction.

Think there is a least 2 CBS there.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-11p...N5670-5670-2C51-396A-Radio-Tubes/253236148877

 

[tvnosaint]

I'm going to buy Genalex E88CC/6922 Gold Lions, and stores I've found that ship internationally are banzaimusic.com, cryoset.com, thetubestore.com, tubeampdoctor.com and tubedepot.com. Are any of these untrustworthy?
One of the stores offer high gain and low noise, and another offer Gold Grade and Platinum Grade. What are the benefits to these?

I’ve very little experience with the new production tubes . Mostly because I found them flat sounding . If you’re staying with 6922 tubes check the classifieds here. I’ve had nothing but positive results and got a better deal than anywhere else unless I got lucky on eBay .

 

[koover]

Think there is a couple CBS 5670 in this auction.

Hard to tell on cell.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-11pcs...AN5670-5670-2C51-396A-Radio-Tubes/25323614887

Link is missing a 7 at the end. Lol

Damn, I was all jacked up to check a different kind of tube out. Nada

 

[TK16]

Damn, I was all jacked up to check a different kind of tube out. Nada

I fixed the link bro.