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Douk Audio T8 Pro vacuum tube equalizer

I recently bought a Douk Audio T8 Pro 7 band equalizer on a whim.  I have a mid range system which consists of an Arcam A25 integrated amp, Arcam SACD player, B&W 704 speakers, Panamax m5400 power conditioner, and Project turntable. I don’t like the fact the Arcam has no bass or treble control so I actually like the addition of the Douk so I can move some of the vocals a little more forward and I do prefer a little brighter sound.  I know what the purist thoughts are regarding recreating the true sound as the artist intended it so I don’t need any comments regarding that.  I just like what I like.  My question is has anyone swapped the vacuum tubes on the Douk and if so what did you find was the best tube for a more holographic warm tube sound? My previous set up consisted of Rogue Audio monoblock amps and Totem speakers and I’d like to recreate that sound as closely as I can without spending that kind of money.

tkirby83
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dekay
6,207 posts
 

Maybe search Decware posts/forums as this (6H1N?) may have been a candidate for use in one of their amps.

I researched the tube some time ago for a particular amp, but forget the details  (as well as the amp being researched:-).

 

DeKay

tkirby83 OP
3 posts
 

Thanks! I will look into that.

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mahgister
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I cannot help you for tubes choice, i drive them with the tubes  sold with it. I bought some tubes from Ukraine 1 year ago  but i did not change them in the Douk yet...

 

I bought the Douk T8 pro  and i like it....I need it to drive as pre-amp my self powered Edifier speaker...In my acoustic small room in nearfield i forget about any upgrade...

It is probably the best piece of gear we can buy for a low price with some Chinese Schumann generators...Name an equalizer with no evident limitation  at this price point? 

I will wait for someone  who will chimes in with a tube proposal ...  smiley

tkirby83 OP
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It is an amazing low cost piece of equipment.  I was very skeptical but am now a big fan! 

kaimmy
6 posts
 

Had in my Ali cart for about a week when price was 120. Today got an offer for 83. New, updated version. Would prefer silver, but I saw that the finish was not so good, so happy with black. Going between LKS 004 dac and pair of Genelec 8050b. Coming from iPad c to ifi iusb to Musical fidelity DDC via helix design Xlr cables. Sounds wonderful, but wanted to add some flavor and control. Throw in 5 pairs of new Neutrik Xlr ends for $20! $112 OTD. That’s crazy. Already had some of discrete op amps somewhere in my bin to play around as well. Cheapest way to keep me occupy for awhile for sure. I went in as deep as building tube preamps DIY after a week of drowning in the web. Never mind the balance issue, I just couldn’t find meaningful solution for my setup. Maybe this is the future of consumer audio. At this point I don’t even care if it sounds bad. Likely not. I just want to enjoy music.

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