The Rectifier will most probably be higher than the Output tubes
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If its this one than for sure yesThe Rectifier will most probably be higher than the Output tubes
You seem to have developed a serious infatuation with this beauty
But also the KR 5u4g rectifiers (regular and RK) are higher than the usual output pentodes
While waiting for my TRP to arrive from Fred, any USB cable recommendations will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
The Rectifier will most probably be higher than the Output tubes
Yes, I was about reply about that. So more than 10"?
Re GEC KT66: What specifically will I want to be looking out for? Just looking at one tube dealer's website, I see...
- different year periods
- Osram mentioned or not
- black base and brown base
- clear and grey-coated glass
- different text (e.g., G.E.C., CV 1075 KB/Z, etc.)
The site says the grey-coated/brown bass version with CV 1075 on it is the oldest and best sounding KT66 ever made, with second best being the clear glass/cup-shape getter halo with G.E.C. on it from the late 50's.
I'm sure there are others not mentioned there. Then there are the modern Chinese versions.
Thanks,
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I just came across the FTA USB cable thread and didn't realize that Lampizator NA is a dealer for it. Have to give Fred a call, again.
Did I?You seem to have developed a serious infatuation with this beauty
Thats why, if you’ll be a good boy, you’ll have a chance to hear it
I just received one from Fred to try out. Delivered as new with no prior burn-in so we are just getting to know each other. Initial impressions are that it sure has a grip on things. Being able to demo sure makes it easy. Give him a call.I just came across the FTA USB cable thread and didn't realize that Lampizator NA is a dealer for it. Have to give Fred a call, again.
Greg
Depends on the specific rectifier but I measured 10" with the stock tube included.
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You really got one?Did I?
Thats why, if you’ll be a good boy, you’ll have a chance to hear it
And how does it sound?
Compared to the RK 5u4g?
And to Fugly Frank?
Yeap, had to cure myself a bit with some nice tube and this one was a perfect candidate. So its inbound...You really got one?
And how does it sound?
Compared to the RK 5u4g?
And to Fugly Frank?
Rest i have no idea - i just have a good guts feeling about it - so yes impulsive buying....but still it will kick some serious a.s..
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CongratsYeap, had to cure myself a bit with some nice tube and this one was a perfect candidate. So its inbound...
Rest i have no idea - i just have a good guts feeling about it - so yes impulsive buying....but still it will kick some serious a.s..
I'm VERY curious
Congrats, from what I heard in our system and a friends it is a really nice Dac.Yeap, had to cure myself a bit with some nice tube and this one was a perfect candidate. So its inbound...
Rest i have no idea - i just have a good guts feeling about it - so yes impulsive buying....but still it will kick some serious a.s..
Greg,after you have had time to burn it in,please let us know how you like it. Fred offered it to me to try,but my wallet is still trying to recover from the TRP,so I declined....for the time being.
Hi Brad,
I’m not sure if you got it right...i got myself an Elrog 274b recti
.DAC wise there is only one which i dream about and that is Pacific - sooner or later it will be mine..
Monsterzero,
I think the cable is far enough along to offer some feedback. Just received it Thursday, so am on day 4 with a little over 25 hrs. on the clock. Yes, things have changed already. Context is important, so here is what I'm running:
Aurender N10
Lampizator GG2 with e53 engine and Lampi Copper Caps
LTA Microzotl Preamp
LTA Ultralinear Mono amps
Daedalus Apollo 11 speakers
Tubes in the GG2 thus far are Brimar (GEC) U52 rectifier, KR RK 5U4G rectifier, RK PX25 outputs.
Despite reading about how the Callisto sounds good out of the box, I wasn't overly impressed at first - bright, edgy, forward, and flat. Maybe this was context as the electronics are fast and extended. For dynamic speakers, these new Daedalus are at the fast and extended end of the spectrum too. So, I was really hearing a raw product pretty well. By the second day it was coming around sounding more refined, the edginess relaxing, but the depth and staging were still lagging behind the other cables on hand, especially the spdif input fed by the Aurender. Yesterday was streaming day from morning till midnight. Meaningful improvements occurred throughout when I would stop in for a listen. Much more refined. Now staging is nearly the equal of that through the spdif input. (Aurender OXCO clocks are pretty good so I typically would default to the spdif input when playing PCM - smoother and more organic with wider stage.)
Improvements are reported past 150 hrs. so I'm sure more will come. Already this is the best I've got on hand and I'll be keeping it. The sound is engaging, dynamic, deep, and wide. Notes/sounds are complete from initial attack through decay. I refer to this as grip.
Different DAC's here, but I suspect there is enough commonality in their sound and input for this to be relevant for you. A demo is always a good idea. If I only had a couple hours with this now wonderful cable I may have passed on it.
USB Cables ranked in order of my preference so far: FTA Callisto, Audio Sensibility Signature, Sablon Panatella Reserva. I consider all of them worthwhile, but they are different.
After hearing both I am not sure you need to upgradeHi Brad,
I’m not sure if you got it right...i got myself an Elrog 274b recti
DAC wise there is only one which i dream about and that is Pacific - sooner or later it will be mine..
Talking about cables, I saw on FB that Lampi is having a summer clearance. Not that I need any, but if anyone has had experience one way or anther with their top power, interconnects or spdif, I’d be interested in hearing via PM.
After spending the entire afternoon and evening with my GA R2R, I've decided I'm going to keep it and not swap out the R2R engine for the new S3 engine.
But, I have an older DSD only Eufora in another room. This has been an amazing bargain ($1100 used), and with JRiver and Roon I can also play PCM with it, but this will be replaced by a standard TRP sometime in the future. I've been following the posts on here and will continue to lurk and occasionally post as I save up the money for a TRP. I have a lot of great tubes for this DAC.
There has been a lot of talk about the GEC KT66. I'm just waiting for someone to also try the GEC KT88, Mullard EL35, Fivre 6L6G, Fivre 6V6G, GEC 6V6G and Mullard 6V6G as these are some of my favorite tubes. If you wait long enough you'll hear my impressions of these tubes with this DAC
But, I have an older DSD only Eufora in another room. This has been an amazing bargain ($1100 used), and with JRiver and Roon I can also play PCM with it, but this will be replaced by a standard TRP sometime in the future. I've been following the posts on here and will continue to lurk and occasionally post as I save up the money for a TRP. I have a lot of great tubes for this DAC.
There has been a lot of talk about the GEC KT66. I'm just waiting for someone to also try the GEC KT88, Mullard EL35, Fivre 6L6G, Fivre 6V6G, GEC 6V6G and Mullard 6V6G as these are some of my favorite tubes. If you wait long enough you'll hear my impressions of these tubes with this DAC
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