The Decware TABOO MK 111 Thread

[Charnwood]

Negura is using his Taboo Mk3 to drive a Wee.

 

[koiloco]

  Negura is using his Taboo Mk3 to drive a Wee.

Thx.  I'll PM him.

 

[OPR8R]

I think I'm done rolling tubes in the CSP3+, that is I'm happy with the sound, for now anyway.  5R4GYS in the rectifier spot, and one Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8 in the input spot, and stock 6N1P output tubes.
 
The rectifier change seems to have made the biggest difference, but the result is the CSP3+/Taboo 3 combo has more weight and texture across the spectrum, and to my ears a more defined soundstage (with LCD-3's) than just the Taboo 3 alone.  This isn't very technical, but I'm feeling more of the music now, not just the bass.
 
It's so funny the break-in period with these Decware amps.  1) Oh no, this is it?  2) Well, this is better, or maybe I'm just getting used to it? 3) OMG wow!!

 

[koiloco]

  I think I'm done rolling tubes in the CSP3+, that is I'm happy with the sound, for now anyway.  5R4GYS in the rectifier spot, and one Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8 in the input spot, and stock 6N1P output tubes.
 
The rectifier change seems to have made the biggest difference, but the result is the CSP3+/Taboo 3 combo has more weight and texture across the spectrum, and to my ears a more defined soundstage (with LCD-3's) than just the Taboo 3 alone.  This isn't very technical, but I'm feeling more of the music now, not just the bass.
 
It's so funny the break-in period with these Decware amps.  1) Oh no, this is it?  2) Well, this is better, or maybe I'm just getting used to it? 3) OMG wow!!

 
lol, we are boys with toys, aren't we?

 

[OPR8R]

   
lol, we are boys with toys, aren't we?

We sure are 

 
I'm afraid it's more like people with an addiction to music (or gear for some), but let's not go there

 

[koiloco]

  We sure are 

 
I'm afraid it's more like people with an addiction to music (or gear for some), but let's not go there

I feel you.  Btw, I just talked to Steve.  My taboo won't be shipped today.  Steve is building a completely new one from scratch to avoid any possible issue.  As far as the sporadic osculation, Steve doesn't know why it happens either at this point.  When he finds out, he'll let me know.
New unit is scheduled to go out Thursday or sooner.

 

[OPR8R]

  I feel you.  Btw, I just talked to Steve.  My taboo won't be shipped today.  Steve is building a completely new one from scratch to avoid any possible issue.  As far as the sporadic osculation, Steve doesn't know why it happens either at this point.  When he finds out, he'll let me know.
New unit is scheduled to go out Thursday or sooner.

 
That's cool.  I'm sure he'll pay special attention to yours.  We're probably all a little weird here, but I wonder how many other Taboo users have listened to DSD's.

 

[mwindham08]

Shoot out!

 

[OPR8R]

Shoot out!

 

 

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  I feel you.  Btw, I just talked to Steve.  My taboo won't be shipped today.  Steve is building a completely new one from scratch to avoid any possible issue.  As far as the sporadic osculation, Steve doesn't know why it happens either at this point.  When he finds out, he'll let me know.
New unit is scheduled to go out Thursday or sooner.

 
That's cool.  I'm sure he'll pay special attention to yours.  We're probably all a little weird here, but I wonder how many other Taboo users have listened to DSD's.

 
Me Me!!

 

[mwindham08]

   
It's so funny the break-in period with these Decware amps.  1) Oh no, this is it?  2) Well, this is better, or maybe I'm just getting used to it? 3) OMG wow!!

This pretty much sums up my experience. I was a little worried when I first got the amp (I didn't realize single ended input had to have old lucid mode on). The last like 2 or 3 weeks though it just seems like the amp sounds significantly better. Hasn't stopped me from tube rolling, but I always come back to my original setup after a while.
 
I've found that when the metal beside the rectifier tube is good and warm the amp really starts sounding good. Not sure if that's where the beeswax caps are and they are just fully warmed up but it seems to make a big difference.

 

[OPR8R]

   
Me Me!!

 
Yes, our enjoyment of DSD's has been well documented

 

[longbowbbs]

 

   
Me Me!!

 
Yes, our enjoyment of DSD's has been well documented

 
Me Me Me!!!....um...sorry, I just got carried away....BY DSD128 BABY!  

 

 

[thegrobe]

I think I'm done rolling tubes in the CSP3+, that is I'm happy with the sound, for now anyway.  5R4GYS in the rectifier spot, and one Amperex Orange Globe 6DJ8 in the input spot, and stock [COLOR=000000]6N1P output tubes.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=000000]The rectifier change seems to have made the biggest difference, but the result is the CSP3+/Taboo 3 combo has more weight and texture across the spectrum, and to my ears a more defined soundstage (with LCD-3's) than just the Taboo 3 alone.[/COLOR]  This isn't very technical, but I'm feeling more of the music now, not just the bass.

It's so funny the break-in period with these Decware amps.  1) Oh no, this is it?  2) Well, this is better, or maybe I'm just getting used to it? 3) OMG wow!!

I'm glad to hear your thoughts on the Phillips 5R4GYS in the CSP3. Especially with the LCD-3. I just ordered two more, hoping it would work as well in the CSP as the taboo. Judging from your comment, it sounds promising.

Yes, the burn in is interesting. About a week or so ago, I had a couple nights listening sessions where things just went a bit "blah" for lack of a better term. Then all the sudden the next night, with no other changes, WOW! Everything sounded better than it ever had. I guess the v-caps got over a break-in hump. Unfortunately, ha ha, I have a new pair of beeswax caps sitting here waiting to swap in because I can't stop messing with stuff.

Shoot out!

Cool! What all do you have there? I recognize the one.

 

[koiloco]

You guys can't imagine my face when I heard the horrid noise from the taboo when I first played my DSDs. It was not pleasant.