@wharfy Your statement would have made me laugh a short time ago. I am totally impressed, SS amp and tube pre. It opened up another window/dimension that I never imagined was there. Only have about 10 hrs or so, but, WOW. Had to make a few adjustments on the SUB, but once dialed in, incredible. Very detailed, and I'm on the supplied 5751 Tung-sol.(input circuit only) I'm just looking forward to additional hrs of breaking in. Currently using a Pass X250.8 and really enjoying it. I know the Pass is a tad warm. Just trying to register the current sound in my head, while working towards the suggestion 50hrs of break in. I have a very favorite Amp (CODA 8 V1) of mine waiting to be switched in down the road. Curious as to the Amp I prefer in the system, should be interesting. Thanks so much for the post. Robert
tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes
I tried to look for an Aric audio forum, couldn't locate one. As I just received my Aric Audio, Jackpot. (almost 6 mts wait) As I am new to tubes, Both my systems all SS to date. This system, (rock and Roll only) Pass X250.8, Aric audio Jackpot pre, Meitner DAC, Bricasti streamer, Sonus faber Guarneri G5 speakers. SVS Sb3000 single sub, smaller room. Streaming Audirvana through Qobuz.
Listened First time yesterday, couple of hrs. Made some necessary adjustments to Sub, balancing etc. Sounded very nice, warmer than my previous Benchmark LA-4 pre. Unknown how many hrs on tubes for break in purposes. Currently in place in the input stage a Tung- sol 5751, looks NOS. As its just breaking in,(for me) 2nd listening session later today. What my final objective is, transparency, micro detail, high frequency air, if that makes sense? Aric supplied the 5751 tube for the input stage. He mentioned in his owners manual 3 other tubes for rolling. 12AU7, 12AT7, 12AX7. With the mentioned earlier objective, sound wise, Can anyone make some suggestions of Brand (one better than the other) NOS or current. What companies are the GO TO for tubes,etc. I know I have to do a fair amount of listening and tweaking, just curious as to the above questions. Thanks so much. Robert TN
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@hanki Jeff, tks so much. I am also quite happy with the Jackpot. Dialed in the sub for Rock and Roll. Just sounds so much MORE, JUST MORE, but, in a very good way. I could use all the terms, but, I think you get what I'm trying to say. I'm starting to see what guys were saying about a SS amp and a tube pre. I only have about 12 hrs on the Jackpot thus far, so I am a little reluctant to remove the Pass X250.8 and add the CODA 8 V1. I am anxious though. Reading your post is killing me, Ha Ha. Maybe this weekend, we will see. I will definitely keep you in he loop. Thanks for your post, I think!!!!! Robert TN I do love my CODA also. |
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