[TK16]

With the extra compatibility I'd be totally doomed. The tube addiction with just the mj2 compatibility is already out of hand

Tell me about it I am down to 31 freaking pairs of 6922/2C51. I would have at least double that if I did not give away, sell or trade tubes. Don't need any more tube choices.

 

[gmahler2u]

If I add usb 3rd gen, what am I upgrading here. I can connect to laptop. What else..hmm

 

[gmahler2u]

When you order the upgrade online, you have the option of selecting it to be sent, without install, which also reduces the price.

I yeah thank you.
I saw that too but can't make decisions..

 

[koover]

Omg.
I stay away from the thread today to try not to spend more money on tubes.
Now all this Gumby and Yiggy talk is “inspiring” me to trade/sell a few HP’s for the Gumby. Yiggy too rich for this blood.

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

Omg.
I stay away from the thread today to try not to spend more money on tubes.
Now all this Gumby and Yiggy talk is “inspiring” me to trade/sell a few HP’s for the Gumby. Yiggy too rich for this blood.

Sorry

 

[TK16]

That is a better upgrade than buying tubes, the dac is very good, have not used my tube dac since I got it.

 

[tvnosaint]

I’ve been in shock since the miracle in Minnesota . Sammy where y’at! Just nothing new to add. The dac integrated in to my home system has come insanely close to my turntable sound. Thanks to the ts 2c51s. I haven’t even bothered to roll in the other 5670s. The dac tube implementation is amazing. tubesin the amp and Dac.
Missed hanging out

 

[tvnosaint]

Wow, just missed tks post. Dang

 

[TK16]

Wow, just missed tks post. Dang

Fear not bro, still have the tube dac. Ain't selling that. Crazy how much you can alter the sound with the tube dac and MJ2.

 

[billerb1]

Any tube recommendations for hd800S around ~100 $?

I have the HD800S's. I'd agree with TK for the money I think you get much more bang for the buck by going the 2c51 route with the adapters. TK prefers the Western Electric 396a's.
I prefer the Tung Sol 2c51 square getters. As he mentioned, you will need the 6n3 to ECC88 adapters (and they take a good 3-4 weeks, or more, to get to the US from Hong Kong).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1piece-Gol...370227?hash=item2cba6e94b3:g:3pgAAOSwKfVXJciG
Here's the link to the Tung Sols from a seller quite a few on this thread have bought from and trust...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Pair-T...050232&hash=item234d514b89:g:lMYAAOSwrklVBlJC

 

[gmahler2u]

If you're getting TS 2c51. Watch out for grampas curse.

 

[AudioChaosx]

A couple hours with the Tung-Sol 2C51 and not enjoying it as much as the Western Electric 396a.

 

[Phantaminum]

A couple hours with the Tung-Sol 2C51 and not enjoying it as much as the Western Electric 396a.

The mids are nice though. I just don’t think the MJ2 does it justice.

 

[Autostart]

I have a Yggy but haven’t heard the Gumby. I think maybe mnros has. If so I’m sure he’ll chime in.

Edit: I have not yet sprung for the Analog 2 Yggy upgrade...but I will. I am accepting donations.

Omg.
I stay away from the thread today to try not to spend more money on tubes.
Now all this Gumby and Yiggy talk is “inspiring” me to trade/sell a few HP’s for the Gumby. Yiggy too rich for this blood.

Speaking of.... look what showed up today. You have it easy, man. I have 3 sockets to feed!

 

[billerb1]

That WA22 is one beautiful monster. I don't think I like you anymore.