The Reference 6SN7 Thread

[HTSkywalker]

I am now going tubeless with Odin Empire Ears and Astell & Kern.

Never considered IEM before but this is very good. Outrageously good.

Are we still on 6sn7 thread ?

Well you can't go wrong with A&K products, I have the ak70 mkii with the Westone UM Pro 50 with 5 drivers as well as Brainwavz B400 and it rocks

 

[FLTWS]

I read your mind completely because I’m at the shop now comparing the Utopia with my He1000se using a Questyle CMA 12 Master.

I had the ZMF Verite LTD Open in Pheasant wood for more than a year.

Interesting. I'd like your thoughts on comparing the two. Still "He1000se, Utopia and Verite Open in that order." (?)

Speaking of headphones, I previously owned the Utopia and really, really liked the sound and do miss it at times, my large-ish ears do not.
I auditioned one of the HE1000 versions say 3 to 4 years ago and was favorably impressed and they were comfortable and had a lot of qualities that liked. But I was not overly impressed with the build quality versus price. I ended up with the Abyss Phi which I still have, and still like my SENN HD800 and HD800S.
But my go-to champion currently is the RAAL SR1a, but I'm still in the hunt for one more option, well always in the hunt actually.
(and I've always wanted to get some listening time with the WOO's, I always like the look, point to point wiring, and those glass bulb heaters of course).

And now we return you to your regularly scheduled programing.
"Tube_talk"

 

[UntilThen]

Interesting. I'd like your thoughts on comparing the two. Still "He1000se, Utopia and Verite Open in that order." (?)

Speaking of headphones, I previously owned the Utopia and really, really liked the sound and do miss it at times, my large-ish ears do not.
I auditioned one of the HE1000 versions say 3 to 4 years ago and was favorably impressed and they were comfortable and had a lot of qualities that liked. But I was not overly impressed with the build quality versus price. I ended up with the Abyss Phi which I still have, and still like my SENN HD800 and HD800S.
But my go-to champion currently is the RAAL SR1a, but I'm still in the hunt for one more option, well always in the hunt actually.
(and I've always wanted to get some listening time with the WOO's, I always like the look, point to point wiring, and those glass bulb heaters of course).

And now we return you to your regularly scheduled programing.
"Tube_talk"

You're looking at very high end headphones there. I won't comment on headphones here except to say that if you like HD800 and HD800S then you will also love He1000se. I still have HD800 and also LCD4.

Abyss 1266 TC and RAAL Sr1a are headphones that interest me but I am in no hurry.

 

[Paladin79]

I got my Cary amp going but once again I had help. Time to rotate it back into my system.

I am also locating some 6SN7’s to send out with an upgraded Incubus. Time to start buying again, I am running out of tubes I want to give away.

 

[FLTWS]

What went wrong with the Cary?

 

[ThanatosVI]

I got my Cary amp going but once again I had help. Time to rotate it back into my system.

I am also locating some 6SN7’s to send out with an upgraded Incubus. Time to start buying again, I am running out of tubes I want to give away.

I see you had a highly qualified Supervisor there making sure that you do everything correctly.

 

[Paladin79]

What went wrong with the Cary?

I was getting a slight hum on one channel so I swapped tubes then checked all ground connections, cleaned and tightened all tube socket and all is well. I just swapped left and right channel tubes.

I checked capacitors while I had it open and they are spot on.

 

[Paladin79]

I see you had a highly qualified Supervisor there making sure that you do everything correctly.

Finnegan likes to steal my chair.

 

[jonathan c]

Is that Finnegan’s libation at the far right?....

 

[FLTWS]

Is that Finnegan’s libation at the far right?....

That looks like Catteux Margaux, probably the April 2021 vintage.

 

[Paladin79]

Is that Finnegan’s libation at the far right?...

Yep, some Arrogant person Ale we enjoyed during the Indy 500, a short wide glass allows him easier access.

I am currently listening to the amp formerly known as Cowen in my shop, just a Pono player source with Infinity speakers but quite a nice sound.

 

[sam6550a]

Yep, some Arrogant person Ale we enjoyed during the Indy 500, a short wide glass allows him easier access.

I am currently listening to the amp formerly known as Cowen in my shop, just a Pono player source with Infinity speakers but quite a nice sound.

I notice the presence of a fire extinguisher in the background---is this a Cowen performance feature?

 

[Paladin79]

I notice the presence of a fire extinguisher in the background---is this a Cowen performance feature?

I usually get out a fire extinguisher any time the Cowen name is evoked. Just as a safety precaution mind you.

 

[bcowen]

Yep, some Arrogant person Ale we enjoyed during the Indy 500, a short wide glass allows him easier access.

I am currently listening to the amp formerly known as Cowen in my shop, just a Pono player source with Infinity speakers but quite a nice sound.

It's nice to have an amp named for you (even formerly). And I'm hoping @Ripper2860 truly appreciates an ale named for him.

 

[bcowen]

I usually get out a fire extinguisher any time the Cowen name is evoked. Just as a safety precaution mind you.

With age comes wisdom.

Were those GE rectifiers I spied in the Cary? Seriously, just wondering and if so how they sound compared to what you had in there previously.