Really? Then you haven't heard the best yet. Justifying that cheaper tubes can sound just as good just doesn't cut it.

Impressions on Philips Miniwatt EL34 metal base. When the amp is good, better tubes will take it further. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mcchanson-amps-appreciation-thread.972577/post-18152558

Agree on both counts. :) This is the reason I say GEC 807 is not better than some of my better power tubes. GEC 807 isn't bad but there are better power tubes imo. Odyssey is my nirvana. :)

Duelund. I've not heard it but I will in an upcoming Super Black Ultimate. It will have Duelund and Vcap Cutf, the latter is very good but very pricey at $600. Duelund is about $280, the price of Mundorf Mcap Supreme Silver Gold Oil. Preamp maybe because it's cheap. Xlr input only if you really...

It is a lot but when you're driving Susvara it's just nice. That's when you know that Susvara has bass and everything else. It's the perfect headphone imo, with the right amp.

They are just OTC tube amps, no dac. The one on the left is Ultrasonic Studio Odyssey and is unobtanium now because the builder has sadly passed away. The one on the right is McChanson KT170 Silke amp. Both amps are about ~ 11 to 13w in triode mode and more in UL. They are perfect for driving...

That's really strange because my Sylvania 807 does not sound anything like the RCA 6L6 metal body. It sounded more like the RCA 6L6GC black plates that I had from Eric on loan now.

Difference is Standard Telephone and Cables and International Telephone and Telegraph. :relaxed: They should be just as good. Have your adapters arrived? Mine won't be here until another week.

KT170 amp in UL mode. Now it's even more powerful. Volume knob at 9am for Susvara. There certainly is no lack of power in this amp. UL mode sound just as good.

In the world of astute tube connoisseurs, 807 are not in the highest pecking order. Other power tube like NOS EL34, 6550, KT88 are more sought after. That is why 807 are much cheaper and the others have astronomical high prices. When I first got to know my private seller who have practically...

I am glad someone other than me said that because had I said it, it would have been definitely bias. :relaxed: Odyssey is expensive though. A cool AUD$7500 without tubes. Tomas ask me during the start of the build, what's my budget. I told him whatever it takes, I have no budget for Odyssey. 6...

Enjoy Hai ! It is all about personal preference. Better ears than mine have preferred EL11 and EL12 spez over EL3N and @hypnos1 is the man. He's probably never going to show up here sadly. I wish him well whatever he's doing. I agree with him on EL11, EL12 spez and EL3N. That is why I stock up...

You do that and make sure you have a bottle of 18 years old Chivas Regal next to you. I am on the other hand rolling KT170 tubes in the McChanson KT170 amp and Odyssey. @xtiva is right. Odyssey is number one and I not sure why I am still looking. The best is already in my possession. @xtiva...

Odysseus and Penelope. :relaxed: @xtiva you have to come back again for another listen of these 2 amps with Susvara and HD800. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/show-us-your-head-fi-station-at-its-current-state-no-old-pictures-please.529140/post-18151816 I have only one instruction to Tomas...

Odyssey and Penelope. :relaxed: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/show-us-your-head-fi-station-at-its-current-state-no-old-pictures-please.529140/post-18151816