ZMF Pendant by Ampsandsound; impressions, tube-rolling, and general discussions
Nov 6, 2021 at 6:18 PM Post #826 of 2,416
SWEET! Thanks for the proper link bro! Looks like I'll be creating the Frankenmjolnir soon 🤣
LOL! Hope everything fits. :laughing:

The Lansdales are the best yet. Tried some Tung Sols that are quite good (but not as good), some GE's (yes, but sigh...they were cheap cheap :laughing:), and have some Amperex that I haven't listened to yet. Cool thing is all of them are dirt cheap (comparatively), so it doesn't cost a lot to play around.
 
Nov 7, 2021 at 6:10 AM Post #827 of 2,416
So, just checking back in to report the Brimar CV4035 Long Ribbed Box Plate is a keeper and will be staying in the rotation. The transparency is through the roof, and the amount of detail coming through is stunning. The Brimar has this really cool way of pushing the vocals forward, while everything else in the mix in more balanced, clean sounding and spread out, so the vocals are the star of the show. Paired up with the Sylvania 6BQ5 Black Plate and G.E.C. U709 Black Plate it's quite a neutral sound, with outstanding mids (especially vocals), and a massive stage. This combo sure sounds killer with my Atticus.
 
Nov 7, 2021 at 9:45 AM Post #828 of 2,416
So, just checking back in to report the Brimar CV4035 Long Ribbed Box Plate is a keeper and will be staying in the rotation. The transparency is through the roof, and the amount of detail coming through is stunning. The Brimar has this really cool way of pushing the vocals forward, while everything else in the mix in more balanced, clean sounding and spread out, so the vocals are the star of the show. Paired up with the Sylvania 6BQ5 Black Plate and G.E.C. U709 Black Plate it's quite a neutral sound, with outstanding mids (especially vocals), and a massive stage. This combo sure sounds killer with my Atticus.
Any link for the Brimar CV4035?
 
Nov 8, 2021 at 4:43 AM Post #830 of 2,416
Nov 8, 2021 at 1:54 PM Post #831 of 2,416
That's the one.
I have zero self control here so had to get one although now I have enough tubes (all of which sound pretty great) to last me several lifetimes. I need to stop following this thread, lol.
 
Nov 8, 2021 at 2:27 PM Post #833 of 2,416
I have zero self control here so had to get one although now I have enough tubes (all of which sound pretty great) to last me several lifetimes. I need to stop following this thread, lol.
It's a great tube, that is well balanced top to bottom with really good frontal depth, outstanding separation and layering in the mids, and a very immersive 3d like stage overall. Compared to the more well known Brimar CV455 FSG, the CV4035 has a more open and spacious stage, and less middbass bloom, and sounds more neutral overall. Both are fantastic tubes and I like the CV455 with my Atticus and the CV4035 with my VC.
 
Nov 8, 2021 at 3:30 PM Post #834 of 2,416
Nov 9, 2021 at 7:07 AM Post #835 of 2,416
After many input tubes and rolls, here are the standouts and the one's in my rotation. All of these tubes have outstanding detail, are well balanced, and are a step up from the rest of the pack in terms of overall performance.

From left to right - Tungsram ECC82 Black Welded Plate Disc Getter, Brimar CV4035 Long Box Plate O Getter, Funkwerk ECC83 Foil Disc Getter, RFT ECC81 Foil Disc Getter, Brimar 6060 Triple Mica Black Plate Square Getter, Brimar CV455 Triple Mica Black Plate Square Getter

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Tungsram ECC82 - Quick, dynamic, big deep hard hitting bass, clean mids, and smooth highs, well balanced and wide and tall stage

Brimar CV4035 - Transparent, very well balanced, good layering and imaging, huge open stage with good depth and frontal projection, very 3D, lovely vocals

Funkwerk Erfurt ECC83 - Musical, well balanced and cohesive, deep hard hitting and tight bass, good dynamics and wide stage (a warmer earlier version of the RFT)

RFT ECC81- Detailed, huge immersive stage, a bit more neutral than the earlier Funkwerk, this tube has legendary balance top to bottom

Brimar 6060 - Warm, forward (I feel like I am inside the music), punchy midbass, 3D like stage, tight imaging, good depth and frontal projection, vocals are the star of the show

Brimar CV455 - Just a tad less warmer than the 6060, but just as good

More to come, with power tubes next. . .
 
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Nov 10, 2021 at 8:50 AM Post #836 of 2,416
General question: Can you run headphones out of both 8 and 100 ohm taps at the same time?
FYI Justin at ampsandsound advised it may work but sound really bad, and is not advisable.
 
Nov 10, 2021 at 9:02 AM Post #837 of 2,416
Billy apparently lost his first pair. They hit NY and never moved.
This seller has 7 foil getters left. I bought a pair and Billy bought a pair.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ECC81-RFT-...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0
So I ordered this, and this happened:
Shipped internationally in an envelope, in a wad of paper?? Surprisingly, the tube was not broken.
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Also, its not a foil getter is it?
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Can someone post a good picture of a "foil" so i know what to look for?
 
Nov 10, 2021 at 9:10 AM Post #838 of 2,416
So I ordered this, and this happened:
Shipped internationally in an envelope, in a wad of paper?? Surprisingly, the tube was not broken.
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Also, its not a foil getter is it?
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Can someone post a good picture of a "foil" so i know what to look for?
@Wes S has some really good pics. That is an O getter. That's not the tube in the pic of the ad.
 
Nov 10, 2021 at 9:30 AM Post #840 of 2,416
So I ordered this, and this happened:
Shipped internationally in an envelope, in a wad of paper?? Surprisingly, the tube was not broken.
20211106_190839.jpg

Also, its not a foil getter is it?
20211106_191005.jpg

Can someone post a good picture of a "foil" so i know what to look for?
That's definitely not a foil getter, and here is what it looks like.

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