jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
What is “it”?Man, just when I felt incredibly satisfied with these JJ's...
Added it to my shopping list
What is “it”?Man, just when I felt incredibly satisfied with these JJ's...
Added it to my shopping list
Tubemonger Brimar 4033 that was recommendedWhat is “it”?
From the actual supplier lol.Okay so the new question is, if Tubemonger is sold out, where can I get a 12Axx Adapter for the Brimars?
the link you sent me by accident, i was wondering why i already had this bookmarked
Brimar are typically less tubey sounding and a bit brighter tube than the Mullard.
The seperation of instruments detail and imaging within that stage is incredible, and the speed, impact and natural decay of the notes, really adds to the sense of realism. Man, I could go on and on about this tube, but what I just described is what stands out the most.
The Brimars are a bit brighter than Mullard but certainly not what I would consider a bright tube. Mullards are a bit more euphonic and warmer with richer mids. As stated above, they are known for their rich mids and have a top-end that is a bit rolled-off. The Brimars are a little less warm having more balanced sound top-to bottom but still on the warmer side of neutral. IMHO, of course.Read through dozens of pages now, but have a question about the Brimar CV-4033 to whoever has tried them and if the above applies - are the 4033's a bright tube? (or was that referencing a different model)
The JJ's are doing a great job right now but I'd still love to try something universally better. A lot of positive views in here about the 4033s, would I be sacrificing anything in my sound signature in exchange for the holographic realness?
Not even close. The cv4024 is the bottom of the barrel Brimar 12at7. The cv4033 is a military industrial grade tube , hence the flying leads. Bypass the cv4024 and get these!Anyone here other than Robert try the Brimar CV4024's? Just doing some reading and saw the 4033's were the same tube just with loose leads originally for soldering. Rob preferred the 33s, just curious - it's about a $17 difference at the moment
Not even close. The cv4024 is the bottom of the barrel Brimar 12at7. The cv4033 is a military industrial grade tube , hence the flying leads. Bypass the cv4024 and get these!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12AT7-CV45...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Lvivske, please follow Guidostrunk’s recommendation. The Brimar CV455 with KB/FB markings (the Footscray plant) are used by a number of us who own Valhalla II, Mjolnir II, or both. These CV 455s give the listener 95-ish% of the sound quality of the all-time #1 12AT7 (the Brimar CV4033 KB/FB square getter: 1956) at 60% of the price. You will not regret Guidostrunk’s advice!Not even close. The cv4024 is the bottom of the barrel Brimar 12at7. The cv4033 is a military industrial grade tube , hence the flying leads. Bypass the cv4024 and get these!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12AT7-CV45...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
wait...CV455? I thought we were talking CV4033 hereLvivske, please follow Guidostrunk’s recommendation. The Brimar CV455 with KB/FB markings (the Footscray plant) are used by a number of us who own Valhalla II, Mjolnir II, or both. These CV 455s give the listener 95-ish% of the sound quality of the all-time #1 12AT7 (the Brimar CV4033 KB/FB square getter: 1956) at 60% of the price. You will not regret Guidostrunk’s advice!