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May 20, 2021 at 4:29 AM Post #736 of 5,913
hpamdr said:
I promise I will try EL39 EL12spe and GU50 ... and many small tube in input..
This will not be done with artistic photo but will try to picture it anyway. I will also try to get better output measurement with my old e-mu tracker pre if i'm able to use it with windows 10 :wink:

But i will enjoy a bunch of track i've selected to try Eternity my headphones and different set of tubes.
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I think you will like EL39. I liked a lot EL32 and EL38, those are good but not for my musical tastes, where EL34 or KT77 are better. About GU50 I have no idea, that is the one I am mostly interested to read.

PS. My photos are made with a simple android phone, then just maybe a filter. That's it, nothing fancy.
 
May 20, 2021 at 4:41 AM Post #737 of 5,913
Today I made the executive decision after consultation with Tomas that my amp front panel will be similar to the silver Citadel. What goes on top is Odyssey's unique look. I'm happy with that. With the visuals out of the way, I wait in anticipation for the arrival of Odyssey and to sample her sonics.

I too use a iPhone 11 Pro Max for all my pictures. Even the night shots. You'll get better pictures with Sony Alpha A7 III and a good lens but the humble iPhone will do for now. :)

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May 20, 2021 at 1:06 PM Post #738 of 5,913
While reading this page from JAC Music my mind went to you @hpamdr when I reached this part:

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So besides that you will be able to try these in Eternity, it seems that you can "hammer a nail in the wall with this tube". Seems a good advice for the pieces in your stock which do not measure properly. Then you'll need a Rembrandt to put on that nail. LOL

Edit: In my case, I was reading about the Tesla EL34, which I like a lot, and what they write is interesting.

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Mine are the same, double halo getter, angled:

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May 20, 2021 at 4:31 PM Post #740 of 5,913
There’s a lot to like about EL34. My first encounter with that tube was when I first listen with Blue Hawaii Se way back in 2016.
 
May 20, 2021 at 4:35 PM Post #741 of 5,913
UntilThen said:
There’s a lot to like about EL34. My first encounter with that tube was when I first listen with Blue Hawaii Se way back in 2016.
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I never knew too much about EL34. I always heard it is a "mid centric" tube loved by several people. For me this was not enough to have an opinion. But on Eternity EL34 combines what I love on KT88 and KT66 and adds a little bit of liquid on it. This is for me the best combination. Of course I have always to remember that my taste is different than the majority. For example now I am listening to this track:
 
May 20, 2021 at 6:13 PM Post #743 of 5,913
UntilThen said:
EL34 in Auris Nirvana is simply beautiful sounding. Smooth, relax and powerful.... all in the one sentence.
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I never had the chance of listening to Auris Nirvana. But EL34 sounds perfect on Hearts on Fire.



I learned this song on Wacken Open Air camping area. I was trying to sleep with while some sweeds were listening to heavy metal at maximum at their tents. They were drinking all night and listening to this song on repeat. After half night of trying to sleep I said "I'll go talk with them" and finished drinking beer and listening to it. Now it is one of my favourite songs, they were right, one should not sleep while the hearts are on fire. Great memories, I love this song!
 
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May 21, 2021 at 1:56 AM Post #744 of 5,913
OctavianH said:
While reading this page from JAC Music my mind went to you @hpamdr when I reached this part:



So besides that you will be able to try these in Eternity, it seems that you can "hammer a nail in the wall with this tube". Seems a good advice for the pieces in your stock which do not measure properly. Then you'll need a Rembrandt to put on that nail. LOL

Edit: In my case, I was reading about the Tesla EL34, which I like a lot, and what they write is interesting.



Mine are the same, double halo getter, angled:

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Good buy !
Chase another pair of edicron or tronal or .... Tesla just give a lose look to the construction before auction.

If you like JAC Music publication, you can also give a look to EL50 tube ! EL39 is very close to EL50 but lasting more and is more effective at low voltage.
 
May 21, 2021 at 2:36 AM Post #745 of 5,913
hpamdr said:
Good buy !
Chase another pair of edicron or tronal or .... Tesla just give a lose look to the construction before auction.

If you like JAC Music publication, you can also give a look to EL50 tube ! EL39 is very close to EL50 but lasting more and is more effective at low voltage.
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I read a little bit about EL34, more to understand the history behind my pair. On the Edicron website they mention some stock of late 70s:

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Edit: EL50, ah no, that socket. I remained at no adapters/no top cap philosophy and I prepare to sell all my tubes in that category with 2 exceptions (one pair of EL32 and EL38).
Why I would need those when I have EL34? :D

Edit2: There are tubes like 4699, seem like EL34 metal base with EL3N base type, what a nightmare:

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May 21, 2021 at 4:43 AM Post #746 of 5,913
OctavianH said:
I read a little bit about EL34, more to understand the history behind my pair. On the Edicron website they mention some stock of late 70s:

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Edit: EL50, ah no, that socket. I remained at no adapters/no top cap philosophy and I prepare to sell all my tubes in that category with 2 exceptions (one pair of EL32 and EL38).
Why I would need those when I have EL34? :D

Edit2: There are tubes like 4699, seem like EL34 metal base with EL3N base type, what a nightmare:
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As you can see these are the oldest Tesla EL34 tube they branded... These are really the best of all the list ;)
The link was not to point out on EL50 but more to give you an idea of EL39...
 
May 21, 2021 at 4:58 AM Post #747 of 5,913
OctavianH said:
New picture of the latest mosque from Instanbul. I've become a fan of EL34.

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Killer amp.....EL34 are my favorite tubes also....happy listening and enjoy :)
 
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