My Listening Room

[kimurastanley]

Agree, Christoph. To replace the EH, I have ordered a pair of Amperex Holland E188CC and another pair of Mullard 2492s from my favorite sources from Europe.

Can share the source? I still searching for reliable tube sellers

 

[jadis]

Can share the source? I still searching for reliable tube sellers

I sent you a PM.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

I feel the last hours brought in a drastic change, specially in the dynamics, speed and transients. Though the early hours brought in some improvements here and there, they were small. But what really separates this preamp from those I had used is that it rendered the sound from the speakers virtually transparent. It's very laid back with a wide and deep soundstage. And the midband is something to die for, lush and liquid.

Very interesting, great to know! Thank you for your sharing your experience and have a great use of your purchase

 

[Barry2013]

Can share the source? I still searching for reliable tube sellers

I have used The Tube Depot in the US a couple of times in the last year or so to source some NOS tubes and I have been very satisfied with their service

 

[jadis]

I have used The Tube Depot in the US a couple of times in the last year or so to source some NOS tubes and I have been very satisfied with their service

Yes, they've been around for a long time. And also Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio, I've heard good things about his service.

 

[jadis]

I've installed the Center Stage footers from Day1 for them to merge with the burning in of the preamp.

 

[MikeHorns]

Very nice, Phil!

If you don't mind, I did a slight modification, to uplift your visual and spiritual hi-fi enjoyment.

 

[jadis]

Very nice, Phil!

If you don't mind, I did a slight modification, to uplift your visual and spiritual hi-fi enjoyment.

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Love it, Mike! I should make it my next wallpaper somewhere. Missing your inputs in the NBA thread.

 

[jadis]

Completing the tube roll on the phono and line sections of the preamp.
First Gain (middle pair on the left side) - Mullard MC1/1958 12AX7 long plate square getter.
Second Gain (to the side of the first gain tubes) Brimar 1952 12AX7 long black plate square getter.
Output follower (extreme ends) Telefunken 12AX7

Line stage inputs - a pair of Mullard CV2492/6922 Gold Pins, 1970s.

 

[kimurastanley]

i managed to source a pair of Siemens CCa and telefunken E88CC.

going to have some tube rolling fun

 

[jadis]

i managed to source a pair of Siemens CCa and telefunken E88CC.

going to have some tube rolling fun

Very nice. Indeed it will be fun. I'm loving these Valvo Holland E188CC a lot I have not been eager to put back in the Mullard 2492s.

 

[DasguteOhr]

I've never had the pleasure of hearing the 800 monoliths -- absolutely, stunning expression of B&W visual sophistication

I enjoy the British ethos for sound represented by the 801 III's and BBC monitors - Rogers LS3/5a's (still have the Rogers, which were purchased new around '77).

if you are ever in the vicinity of germany, just let me know by email. I'll make a listening appointment for you.

 

[jadis]

Hi Ki Choi,

If I may be allowed to chime in, my experience with my Magnepans' room placement is to pay very careful attention that the distance between the speakers and the wall behind the speakers are exactly the same. Rooms are either assymetrical like the one you are in or even in rectangular looking rooms, the walls are not exactly even.

While back reading re the B&W800 and back reading comments some more, I found this post by Mullard88 which I don't remember anymore till now. And amazingly, I did not know this measurement of the back wall and speakers and now when I measure both in my room, they are exactly the same - 9 feet. I just tuned it with my ears with many diverse recordings and found the best balance for me was this.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

if you are ever in the vicinity of germany, just let me know by email. I'll make a listening appointment for you.
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Awesome system.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

i managed to source a pair of Siemens CCa and telefunken E88CC.

going to have some tube rolling fun

Don't forget to put @MikeHorns sticker on your tubes. It will be a completely different rolling experience, not only acoustically, but visually and spiritually too.

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[c1ferrari]

if you are ever in the vicinity of germany, just let me know by email. I'll make a listening appointment for you.
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Hi Stephan,
Thank you for the gracious invitation!

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

if you are ever in the vicinity of germany, just let me know by email. I'll make a listening appointment for you.
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The listening room looks pretty cool. I like the dinosaur. How big is your vinyl collection?

 

[DasguteOhr]

Thanks, is not my listening room but from my cousin, he has about 8500LPs. i have 2700LPs.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

yeah, 2700LPs is close to nothing

 

[jadis]

Tube rolling is about seeing the 'lights'.





6 ECC83 for phono stage, 2 E188CC for line stage.