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Post by quantumrider on Feb 23, 2021 21:29:31 GMT
Hello, Complete noob here questions I'm thinking about ordering LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier. It uses 6N3 tubes, could anyone recommend nice tubes for me to use with amiron home? Or point me to some resources on subject? I'm mostly listening to psychedelic trance such as Hallucinogen and Shpongle. I'm thinking of pairing that amp with DAC below, please tell me what you think? S.M.S.L M300 MKII HiFi Audio DAC, AKM4497EQ Apt-X USB DAC Decoder, Hi-Res Bluetooth 5.0 32bit/768kHz DSD512, Full Balanced Output, 6 Digital Filter Modes All this cause I've just got amiron home which are $300 off on Newegg right now.
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Post by solderdude on Feb 23, 2021 23:02:30 GMT
Hello, Complete noob here questions I'm thinking about ordering LOXJIE P20 Full Balance Tube Amplifier Headphone Power Amplifier. It uses 6N3 tubes, could anyone recommend nice tubes for me to use with amiron home? Or point me to some resources on subject? I'm mostly listening to psychedelic trance such as Hallucinogen and Shpongle. I'm thinking of pairing that amp with DAC below, please tell me what you think? S.M.S.L M300 MKII HiFi Audio DAC, AKM4497EQ Apt-X USB DAC Decoder, Hi-Res Bluetooth 5.0 32bit/768kHz DSD512, Full Balanced Output, 6 Digital Filter Modes All this cause I've just got amiron home which are $300 off on Newegg right now. Isn't it sold including tubes ? It will work fine with the tubes that come with it. S.M.S.L M300 MKII is a good and versatile DAC
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Post by quantumrider on Feb 23, 2021 23:31:25 GMT
Thanks!
I'm just wondering, since I'm obviously on a tiny budget, if perhaps there's a better combo around $300 - $400....
Yes, that amp comes with tubes, it's just, there are always reviews recommending better replacement tubes, usually vintage....
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Post by Mr Trev on Feb 24, 2021 2:51:07 GMT
As far as 6N3 tubes go, most folks will say the Western Electric 396A is the one to get. Of course if you want a "proper" one (ie. '50s vintage, not counterfeit), it'll probably cost more than your amp.
Myself? I have a GE 5670 triple Mica. Not too bad, but on the brighter side of the spectrum. I also have a Reflector 6N3 that's pretty decent. Both can be had for reasonable prices.
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