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Cayin CD-50T: Your favorite 12AU7 tube

Just purchased a Cayin CD-50T from a fellow Audiogoner. So far I've tried a RCA 12AU7 clear-top, Mullard 12AU7 long plate, and a RCA 5814 command series black plate. I like the clear-top for it's brighter presentation, as I'm using it with a Cayin HA-1A tube headphone amp. Any additional tube suggestions? Also, I use the metal shield provided with the Cayin for the tube to secure it to the socket. Anyone know if that causes overheating of the tube? Thanks!
djbargelt
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djbargelt OP
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Opps!(Type O) My review for CD-50T
djbargelt OP
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Cayin CD-60 review: Hifiharv asked me to do a review, so I did one. It's posted in the Reviews section.
djbargelt OP
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Thanks for the tube suggestions. Lots of different opinions on the use of tube shields when I searched the web. I would assume Cayin elected to use one for this player due to it's sideways mounting and close location to a circuit board.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
2nd Beerad.Also the Mazda.I believe Upscale Audio has these for sale.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I really like the Telefunkens. They are bulletproof. I'm not a fan of shields but do have the rubber rings on my amp gain tubes. They reduce some of the noise from room acoustics.
beerad
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Radiotechnique 12AU7 1965. sweet with great clarity and soundtage
hifiharv
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Don't know about your Cayin, but everything I have had with a tube shield seemed to sound better without it. The exceptions are phono preamps where the shield helps decrease noise. Is that tube mounted horizontally? Seems like it might run a bit hotter with a shield. I have been very interested in this player. Would you care to comment on your first impressions of it's sound? Maybe you could treat us to a review after you spend some more time with it.
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