[Wes S]

Amen! Love the V8 with RCA tubes all around.

If you like the RCA 12AU7, you are in for a treat, as there are quite a few different 12AU7 that sound just as good or "better". I rolled through that entire family a couple of years ago, and there are a bunch of good ones, and a few really exceptional ones (G73R) as well.

 

[erics75]

If you like the RCA 12AU7, you are in for a treat, as there are quite a few different 12AU7 that sound just as good or "better". I rolled through that entire family a couple of years ago, and there are a bunch of good ones, and a few really exceptional ones (G73R) as well.

What would you recommend in the reasonably priced range? Like cap at $100?

 

[The Piper]

@The Piper Did you ever get a chance to check the output impedance of the V8 OTL?

Gain = 22dB into 300 ohms (12AY7)

Gain = 14dB into 300 ohms (12AU7)

Gain = 16dB into 32 ohms (12AY7)

Gain = 8dB into 32 ohms (12AU7)

Max Output Voltage = 11Vrms into 300 ohms

Max Output Voltage = 3.5Vrms into 32 ohms

Output Impedance = 32 ohms

 

[David222]

What would you recommend in the reasonably priced range? Like cap at $100?

Brimar 13D5 is a great value, to my ear. That said, you'll gain significantly by investing upwards to ~$200 per pair and hunt down some late 1950s / early 60's Raytheon Black Plates.

I won't debate the G73R point (above) - I just personally hate the idea of investing so much - when one microphonic tube and your out a big sack of

 

[jcdreamer]

Does it do any harm to the amp if I were to have headphones connected to the XLR and 1/4 inch outs simultaneously?

 

[The Piper]

Does it do any harm to the amp if I were to have headphones connected to the XLR and 1/4 inch outs simultaneously?

No, although the load would double

 

[erics75]

Brimar 13D5 is a great value, to my ear. That said, you'll gain significantly by investing upwards to ~$200 per pair and hunt down some late 1950s / early 60's Raytheon Black Plates.
Worth
I won't debate the G73R point (above) - I just personally hate the idea of investing so much - when one microphonic tube and your out a big sack of

I could stretch to that if the Sonics were worth it. Now that I’m learning the amp what I’d like sonically is a warmer wetter sound from it. Not too too warm but warmer still than where I’m at with my rca tubes and especially from stock.

 

[OnlySoMany]

Really interested to hear a headtrip or second version. I've read good things.

 

[Wes S]

I could stretch to that if the Sonics were worth it. Now that I’m learning the amp what I’d like sonically is a warmer wetter sound from it. Not too too warm but warmer still than where I’m at with my rca tubes and especially from stock.

I would look for some Mullard ECC82 with long plates and square getter, 57' or earlier.

 

[Wes S]

@erics75 I would also take a look at this thread for info on 12AU7's. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf...rolling-and-general-discussions.939249/page-5

I posted about all my rolling through the entire 12AU7/ECC82 family in that thread.

 

[erics75]

@erics75 I would also take a look at this thread for info on 12AU7's. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf...rolling-and-general-discussions.939249/page-5

I posted about all my rolling through the entire 12AU7/ECC82 family in that thread.

Appreciate it, that's a huge help!

 

[GryphonGuy]

Really interested to hear a headtrip or second version. I've read good things.

You'll hear good things too. Mine has finesse, speed, power, subtlety all available when the music signal demands that. Spectacular amplifier on a single ended or balanced load.

 

[erics75]

Not designed for 12AT7s.

would E80cc / Cv5989 / 6085 tubes work with the V8? If so should the tube switch be on 12ay7 or 12au7?

 

[Farrellc]

My V8 Level II is on its way and should arrive next Thursday! Very excited to get my hands on it and put it through its paces.

 

[vkenz]

My V8 Level II is on its way and should arrive next Thursday! Very excited to get my hands on it and put it through its paces.

The V8 may well be the tube rollers END game amp. Even the L1 is really good when you have a plixir power conditioner. But it do get HOT as expected from a 32watts beast.