Make sure the unit is broken in. While tubes break in quickly the solid state components do not. I would make sure you wait until at least 200 and preferably 400 hours before making conclusions of the sonic characteristics of the amp. My Audio Research gear takes 600 hours and continues very minor changes to 1,000 hours. But 90% of the change by 250 hours.
Need Tube Suggestions for Rogue Dragon Monos
I have been using the Rogue Dragon mono blocks for about a week now driving my Magnapan LRS+ and they are doing a great job. They have those panels by the short hairs and won't let go. Are they perfect? No, not quite. I would like more air and better layering in the staging. Tube rolling time.
Any suggestions for 12AU7 tubes to accomplish that? I have been rolling tubes in my preamp (Backert Labs Rhythm). I had a pair of Ray Select that were gutsy and textured but lacked the air/staging I want. Now listing to PSVane Horizons and they are closer to what I need.
I also have a pair of new production Mullards, a pair of Mazda NOS, and a pair of 5418A RCA Mil grade NOS. The tubes in the Dragons (also 12AU7) are the OEMs (not sure what) that come in it. Suggestions?
I'm also looking for a pair of NOS 6922 (Amperex?) for my tube buffer (between my Denifrips T+ 15th and my preamp).
TIA!
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@ghdprentice Good point, thanks! Though there was some factory burn-in, and I have noticed a big shift in the first couple of days. Seems settled now. Patience Grasshopper. |
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