n_maher Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'll trade you Nate's wife for that stack! Hey now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hey, I'm only a baby, and babies can't type impressions all the time, we have to cry and poop too. After a couple of hours, I couldn't wait anymore and swapped out the Treasure 6CA7 for a quad of Philips DD-getter EL34. OMG, OMG, OMG!!! These DD-getter tubes sound good! I thought about keeping this secret to myself, and thereby improving my chances of snapping up more of these tubes. I couldn't deceive HC, can I? But I'll certainly not post about this on HF. I've only tried the Jade and O2mk2 so far. Both sound different and better than matched with my other amps (Aristaeus, ES-1, SRM-T1W). I thought the O2mk2 did pretty well with the ES-1 already, and wasn't expecting much difference. But it has improved in several areas, notably soundstage size and bass quality. I still think it is slightly dark-sounding, though. Isn't it about time for someone to start a "Let's buy a new audio rack for Elephas!" thread on HF? Donations gladly accepted. The BHSE made a big hole, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'll trade you Nate's wife for that stack! ** warning nudity ** this is nate's wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 ** warning nudity ** this is nate's wife What's that smudge down inside the tube? Oops...nevermind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 So how many butt wiggles have you counted with Rihanna so far? Also: What support discs are you using under the cones there? What power cords & interconnects are you using? Did yours come with those snazzy RCA & XLR jack covers? What tubes do you have on there? (As those don't look like the stock ones.) Hey, hey, so many questions, I can't think, I'm at butt wriggle number 3426, non-stop! Discs under the cones are Isoclean. Al four components use Neotech NEP-1001 silver power cords, DIY (not by me) with Furutech plugs, plugged into an Isotek Sigmas. Power conditioning really works for me, the difference is not subtle. Crystal Cable Reference XLR interconnect (I also have RCA version). Haha, no, Justin didn't include the RCA and XLR jack covers. They're Telos Audio caps. Tubes in the photos are Shuguang Treasure 6CA7. They're OK. I don't think they're worth the high cost in N. America, I got them for a lot less. Currently using Philips EL34 DD-getter brown-base xf4, either made in Sittard or Brussels in the late 50's or early 60's, these are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Do those caps short signal to ground? If so it might not be so great to use them on the RCA loop outs. At a minimum I'd check with Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 ** warning nudity ** this is nate's wife hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Do those caps short signal to ground? If so it might not be so great to use them on the RCA loop outs. At a minimum I'd check with Justin. if they do, you're putting a ~200 ohm load on the output of your source, probably not what it wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I plugged in the HE90. There's something about the HE90 plug outlet on the BHSE, the plug slides in smoother and clicks in and locks more crisply than with the Aristaeus or ES-1. I'm done. Hey ho, hey ho, away the baby elephant goes, hey ho. I'm finished. There's no need to visit HF or HC anymore, I can delete the bookmarks. I can sell everything else off. Well, maybe not the ES-1, as it's liable to crapout at anytime. Maybe I'll give it to Justin, he can hang it on his wall like people used to do with the heads of conquered enemies. Goodbye! I'll check in sometimes to see if anyone has started a fund for a new audio rack for me. Goodbye, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 ...so you are saving the best phones for last, Mk1 and SR-Ω? Ohhh and that is the same Fisher socket as the other amps have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drp Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ohhh and that is the same Fisher socket as the other amps have... Ultimate synergy can come in many forms . . it, just, feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 ...so you are saving the best phones for last, Mk1 and SR-Ω? Ohhh and that is the same Fisher socket as the other amps have... Hahaha, I can't wait for the "Spritzer says the O2mk1 is the best headphone in the world experience" when I plug in the Mk1. The Stax plug outlet on the BHSE looks the same as the one on the Aristaeus, but it grips tighter. Maybe the plug outlets loosen over time. Oh, I guess it's obvious I'm still here. Apparently I said goodbye prematurely, and I was also a bit early about the EL34 DD-getter. Why silver tube rings, you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) Hehe... I'm glad though that our baby elephant listened to us and didn't cancel his order. Now Justin, where is mine!!! I have a certain heavy lump of Japanese over engineering arriving soon and it needs its cousin to play with. Hahaha, I can't wait for the "Spritzer says the O2mk1 is the best headphone in the world experience" when I plug in the Mk1. I've pretty much given up on converting you but a modded Mk2 might be something you like... The Stax plug outlet on the BHSE looks the same as the one on the Aristaeus, but it grips tighter. Maybe the plug outlets loosen over time They are the same unless Justin did something to them. They do grip very tightly but I prefer the look of stock Stax plugs. Edited August 14, 2009 by spritzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 i should have sent you the 18" umbilical cable if you're going to place them like that. well, it's a $800 option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 if it is moar better then sign me up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 it's shorter, so it's cheaper to make, but it improves the sound, so it costs more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 it's shorter, so it's cheaper to make, but it improves the sound, so it costs more No, no, no, you've got this all wrong, it's an "aftermarket" cable so therefore it's more expensive. Don't make yourself responsible for it needing to sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Can I get you to make one for the T2 as well? 11 PSU's plus 4 filament windings... would 3k$ cover it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 for 3k i'll deliver it in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Can I get you to make one for the T2 as well? 11 PSU's plus 4 filament windings... would 3k$ cover it? I'll do it for half that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 for 3k i'll deliver it in person In a thong even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sounds like a plan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hehe... I'm glad though that our baby elephant listened to us and didn't cancel his order. x2 and Huzzah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 i should have sent you the 18" umbilical cable if you're going to place them like that. well, it's a $800 option I have no choice, there's no more room on the rack! Oops, what am I doing back here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Glad you are complete Elephas! Now you just need a better source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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