Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
My amp design was chosen as a definitive test compared to 10 others that were considered and over 50 people voted.That was a commendable and meaningful event that you organized, although there can be nothing definitive about an effort to evaluate and rate various 6sn7s absolutely - too many interactions with the nature of the headphone (800s has treble issues, somewhat unnatural staging and frequency response), output impedance of the amp, tubes used with the amp, the big issue of the DAC itself etc. So the best tube would certainly fit together with all these different interactions but not necessarily be the best tube in another system. It’s certainly been work finding the right tubes for my set up. But I would love to see that list because I’m sure it does have validity in many respects in determining the best of the best. I’ve been surprised by the 6sn7s I’ve preferred vs not enjoyed at times (true 70s Melz 1578s) and I think it is predominantly synergy with my system (Envy + ER300Bs, WE300Bs + Susvara / Utopia, and my own preferences). In my system the 70s Melz doesn’t blend well with the strengths of the ER300Bs or WE300Bs as many other tubes, with my headphones, dac, my library etc. Your knowledge as a senior member of this forum and member of the trade is always appreciated.
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Oh and I have the luxury of using the same amp design when I listen at home with various headphones and power tubes. I also get to hear most tube amps around as well as some of the top DACS and transports. My headphone of personal choice is the Utopia and we used four in our last DAC comparison.
If you come up with anything nearly as definitive get back to me. Lol. As far as music library, music was recorded for us by one of the top audio engineers in the country, 25 separate pieces recorded to show off the criteria we chose to use.
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