Which vendor did you get your 2A3's from? Could it be more the vendor you are dealing with and not PSvane?
Which vendor did you get your 2A3's from? Could it be more the vendor you are dealing with and not PSvane?
My 805's were purchased from Grant Fidelity in Canada and arrived in great shape. They are still breaking in (about 20 hours in only so far) but they are sounding mighty fine - much more clarity and air than the stock tubes they replaced on my Line Magnetic.
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That’s good to hear freesole, I’m now thinking at this point though I’ll wait to see how everyone’s replacements go and allow for a bit more time to see how everyone’s Acmes develop.
Given some question over their consistency I’ll now just get Cossers for 805s in the short term and go Acmes for 805s later in the year if things get more consistently reliable.
I’m also a bit more likely now to go with the new Western Electric WE300Bs instead as they are finally taking orders but also I’d give time for the first run to get out and for early adopters to also report back before making that call.
I love the Lm508ia so much I could well go for a couple of different premium 300Bs for it in the long run. Main thing is I hope Psvane get the Acmes working for everyone and fulfill the promise of a premium 805.
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Putting a wish out there for the audio elves... I do wish KR Audio or one of the other specialist hiend valve manufacturers would have a go and do an 805 valve... KR have an 842VHD and an 845. There’s quite a few 805 amps out there and that would be great to be able to consider for the future as well.
RTiger,
Thanks for your experience with the new Psvane Acme 2A3's from Grant Fidelity. I am on my third set of 2A3's all purchased from Grant Fidelity over the past decade. So far my current set of Psvane Treasures (with the grey coatings) have lasted 4 years in my Cary Signature monoblocks, going typically 16 hours a day. When I first met Grant and Rachel (at the first California Audio Show - nee Dagogo) I was impressed by their expertise and experience and the value of the products they were importing from China, well before most of us had heard about these brands. They included the first high end Shuguang and then Psvane tubes which I tried after the KR tubes that I had been using skyrocketed in cost. For me it has been well worth the small extra premium I have paid for the Shuguang and Psvane tubes for the additional quality testing and confidence I have purchasing from them (and Rachel, since Grant's passing).
Larry
Thanks for your experience with the new Psvane Acme 2A3's from Grant Fidelity. I am on my third set of 2A3's all purchased from Grant Fidelity over the past decade. So far my current set of Psvane Treasures (with the grey coatings) have lasted 4 years in my Cary Signature monoblocks, going typically 16 hours a day. When I first met Grant and Rachel (at the first California Audio Show - nee Dagogo) I was impressed by their expertise and experience and the value of the products they were importing from China, well before most of us had heard about these brands. They included the first high end Shuguang and then Psvane tubes which I tried after the KR tubes that I had been using skyrocketed in cost. For me it has been well worth the small extra premium I have paid for the Shuguang and Psvane tubes for the additional quality testing and confidence I have purchasing from them (and Rachel, since Grant's passing).
Larry
Update on the situation.
Since I was busy with some other thing, I had not filed complaint with Paypal yet.
It seems that somehow the dealer read message belatedly (about 1 week later).
If it works out fine, I will update it again.
dear sir.sorry about that your email is in trash so we not received it we are read you email and with contact with you as soon.
dear sir.if you received our message please send some picture to us we will deal with it tomorrow please don’t worry about it if it bad we will ship an New one to you thanks
Since I was busy with some other thing, I had not filed complaint with Paypal yet.
It seems that somehow the dealer read message belatedly (about 1 week later).
If it works out fine, I will update it again.
dear sir.sorry about that your email is in trash so we not received it we are read you email and with contact with you as soon.
dear sir.if you received our message please send some picture to us we will deal with it tomorrow please don’t worry about it if it bad we will ship an New one to you thanks
That's good news Thomask. Hopefully it can be resolved quickly. I also thank Astrotoy for sharing his experience with GF. In my case I wish they would have replied to my inquiry's. Otherwise as long as they honor the warranty I'm satisfied.
I had exchanged e-mail with dealer.
His virus program filtered any e mail with enclosed files to spam mails
The dealer will ship new replacement 805 Acme tube on Monday.
I will update the situation after I receive the 805 Acme tube.
Since Monday I doubled up on breaking the tubes in. I now have a couple hundred hour's on them and last night I had a little listening session. I chose Willie Nelson's "Stardust." and sat back for a good listen. The tubes sounded totally different than before. A complete turnaround. The most remarkable thing I felt was their clarity. It seemed crystal clear. I had no problem imagining I was in Willie's presence as he sang. The tone sounded right and added to the forward picture in my head. I have a headphone system in case anyone is wondering. The background was totally silent, instrument's were solidly placed. Far enough a part that I didn't feel anything was missing or being obscured. I'm now satisfied my $600 was well spent. I hope everyone has a similar experience as myself.
I hope your friend has some way to test the tubes out prior to bringing them over to you. You may be running the risk of them being DOA and missing a window of opportunity to have them exchanged in China, or exchanged at all.
Agreed. A thoriated tungsten Elrog 805 will do wonders IMO.
I received a replacement Acme 805 tube from the dealer on free shipping on 21st, January.
It sounds fine after playing for 3 hours.
I will go into detail of the sound of tube after one more day of listening.
I can recommend this dealer to the forum member after free replacement of defective tube.
https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/...be-highend-tube-best-matched-pair-p-5264.html
Thomas
It sounds fine after playing for 3 hours.
I will go into detail of the sound of tube after one more day of listening.
I can recommend this dealer to the forum member after free replacement of defective tube.
https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/...be-highend-tube-best-matched-pair-p-5264.html
Thomas
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I had listened to replaced Acme 805 with Line Magnetic 508 for 24 hours.
It is one of the best new tube with transparency,excellent soundstage and nice details.
I have Synergistic Blue fuse, Shuguang Treasure 300B and CV181z(6SN7 equi) and Mullard ECC35 in Line Magnetic 508.
Although the price is a little bit on the high side, if Psavne give one year of warranty then one may consider using it.
It is one of the best new tube with transparency,excellent soundstage and nice details.
I have Synergistic Blue fuse, Shuguang Treasure 300B and CV181z(6SN7 equi) and Mullard ECC35 in Line Magnetic 508.
Although the price is a little bit on the high side, if Psavne give one year of warranty then one may consider using it.
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Psvane gives two year warranty on acme series.
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