I'm buying the MASSDROP CTH + SDAC DAC/AMP paired with my HD660s Which tubes should i get? I just want a warm and good sound. Mostly for music and movies.
Ahhh, I was the guy you purchased the Lyr 2 from. Glad to finally see your review on Head-Fi and see this video. I do miss my HE-560 and Lyr 2 combo, they are an excellent pairing. I didn't realize the SocketSavers were so discoloured until I packed it up, the heat really made them quite brittle. A very nice review. =)
Excellent review. Your descriptions of tube sounds are fantastic. I wish there was some way to quantify tube sounds for comparisons. Nonetheless I feel like your reports provide ample understanding for tube considerations
Hey Aornic I'm a new subscriber and I really like your reviews. I'm trying to find a tube amp under 450$ that will warmthen up my HD 700 and Modi 2 combo. Any suggestions? Thanks
If you're open to upgrading you dac, the modi multibit is warmer and smoother than the modi2. Not like overly warm, just far more organic sounding. The treble is more detailed but way smoother and doesn't have that digital harshness of modi 2.
Magnus Eide Knutsen I am up to upgrading my DAC, but since I am short on money, I want to do one thing at a time. Are there any specific tubes that I should get with the darkvoice or are the stock tubes just fine?
No. The Darkvoice doesn't have enough output for the 300ohm HD800/S. It will get to 75% max. 1 watt power? The valahalla 2 is $349 and pumps almost a watt into 300 ohms, almost double the darkvoice. It's a 4w amp.
How well does HD800 synergize with Lyr 2 with Genalex E88CC/6922 Gold Lions and 6N23P-EV / 6H23P-EB NOS/Russia compared to Valhalla 2 (with stock tubes)?
Im using my meze 99 classics with them and I never even go above 10 percent volume so I dont think iems would go well with a amp like this which is quite powerful.
aornic Just wondering, If you had to choose one out of the eikon and Atticus, which would you take, I'm having trouble deciding, I like the HD650 so the Atticus maybe a good choice, but I was leaning more towards the Eikon for something different, but the difference is 300 and buying blind at this price is kind of scary, all signs point to them both being very good and the Eikon being technically great
0:00 Intro
0:25 Build Quality & Features
2:35 Sound
5:20 Tube Comparisons
5:35 a) Schiit LISST
7:37 b) Tesla 1960s 6DJ8 Roznov - Czech
9:12 c) Genalex E88CC/6922 Gold Lions
10:45 d) Tesla E88CC 1970s Military Cross Swords - Gold Pin Roznov - Czech
12:01 e) 6N23P-EV / 6H23P-EB NOS/Russia
14:35 Amping
15:00 Conclusion
16:53 Dedication
aornic So you like more Lyr 2 or Vallhala 2? Also what do you think about them vs iFi iCan SE
Raizel Kuroi for planars, Lyr 2. For dynamics, Valhalla 2. Prefer both over micro iCan.
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aornic Have you tried the Vallhala 2 with planars?
I'm buying the MASSDROP CTH + SDAC DAC/AMP paired with my HD660s
Which tubes should i get? I just want a warm and good sound.
Mostly for music and movies.
Ahhh, I was the guy you purchased the Lyr 2 from. Glad to finally see your review on Head-Fi and see this video.
I do miss my HE-560 and Lyr 2 combo, they are an excellent pairing. I didn't realize the SocketSavers were so discoloured until I packed it up, the heat really made them quite brittle.
A very nice review. =)
Cheers mate.
Good review! Thanks for the detail regarding the various tubes mentioned - just the kind of info I was looking for today. Very informative!
No problem. You and I are very much in the minority when it comes to being interested in tube rolling. Cheers.
Excellent review. Your descriptions of tube sounds are fantastic. I wish there was some way to quantify tube sounds for comparisons. Nonetheless I feel like your reports provide ample understanding for tube considerations
Very informative for me, a beginner to amps and tubes. thank you
Very informative, good review!
Now this is what a good review should be
Any plans on reviewing Mjolnir 2? There is no proper review on RUclips for Mjolnir 2.
(Appreciate the dedication to Chester!)
Fantastic review. Thank you.
Hey Aornic I'm a new subscriber and I really like your reviews. I'm trying to find a tube amp under 450$ that will warmthen up my HD 700 and Modi 2 combo. Any suggestions? Thanks
Get a DarkVoice, half the price and It sounds FANTASTIC with HD700 and even the HD800.
NETnews Thanks a lot appreciate the advice
If you're open to upgrading you dac, the modi multibit is warmer and smoother than the modi2. Not like overly warm, just far more organic sounding. The treble is more detailed but way smoother and doesn't have that digital harshness of modi 2.
Magnus Eide Knutsen I am up to upgrading my DAC, but since I am short on money, I want to do one thing at a time. Are there any specific tubes that I should get with the darkvoice or are the stock tubes just fine?
No. The Darkvoice doesn't have enough output for the 300ohm HD800/S. It will get to 75% max. 1 watt power? The valahalla 2 is $349 and pumps almost a watt into 300 ohms, almost double the darkvoice. It's a 4w amp.
Man i missed that nice table 😅
How well does HD800 synergize with Lyr 2 with Genalex E88CC/6922 Gold Lions and 6N23P-EV / 6H23P-EB NOS/Russia compared to Valhalla 2 (with stock tubes)?
What options are out there for a detailed but tube sound that removes ALL harshness and sibilance at 8kHz or more (upper-mid and high frequencies)?
Schiit Lyr 2 Is compatible with psvane 12ax7 tubes? I would like put psvane tubes on my schiit Lyr 2... Thank you
This doesnt belong here. But at 200-250 usd the pinnacle p1 is the best option?
I don't know much about IEMs and their price ranges, but the Pinnacle P1 should be able to be bought for far cheaper than that.
aornic thanks for your nice review. This time with the changing tubes was nice.
Hi,u think it is better than Cavalli LC
Thanx.
Have you tried iems for this amp?
Im using my meze 99 classics with them and I never even go above 10 percent volume so I dont think iems would go well with a amp like this which is quite powerful.
Whens the NFB28
Avi Singh eventually
aornic Just wondering, If you had to choose one out of the eikon and Atticus, which would you take, I'm having trouble deciding, I like the HD650 so the Atticus maybe a good choice, but I was leaning more towards the Eikon for something different, but the difference is 300 and buying blind at this price is kind of scary, all signs point to them both being very good and the Eikon being technically great
Avi Singh of the two, I'd pick Eikon.
aornic Thanks, Once I pay my tuition I'm going to order a pair, what do you think of the new wood, Camphor
Avi Singh it's beautiful and lighter than padauk
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Please stop handling your tubes with your bare hands! You are shortening the life of them. Any kind of oils or dirt on your hands are not good.
explain pls how those oils can affect them thru glass?