joessportster Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I have had a couple amps over the years that approx 2 hours into a listening session the soundstage would take on a holographic nature (I really liked that) I never knew what to call it, and in fact I thought it was an anomaly. I took possession of an Eddie Vaughn Carina today and the manual speaks about Bloom at or near 2 hours. =The manual states there will be 3 stages in the tubes sound 1= while tubes are freshly turned on, still not warm / hot, 2= tubes reach full operating temp, & 3= Bloom Anyone here experienced this ? If so what amps did you experience the effect For me it was with a Decware Taboo MK II on speakers and headphones, and on the original Schiit Valhalla on headphones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFi Heaven Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Maybe it's just the cognac... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Could sound better Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I've experienced that with my modded vta st-120 pushing some cornwalls. Doesn't happen all the time. When all is just right: sonic bliss!! you're not the only one brother!! kt-120's, Mullard cv4003's & a Raytheon 5814 center, miflex copper output caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicerogue Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Nice. I will be looking for this amp in the Garage Sale forum next week. If I may inquire, what were you listening to when you experienced this magic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Could sound better Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Not sure to whom you are referring to, but I was listening to Frampton comes alive, "all I wanna be (is by your side)" to be exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicerogue Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thanks. Actually, anyone who responds to this in the affirmative, I would like to know what they were listening to. I am always on the lookout for interesting tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Could sound better Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Oh well then, anything Melody Gardot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Cicerogue said: Nice. I will be looking for this amp in the Garage Sale forum next week. If I may inquire, what were you listening to when you experienced this magic? You will be waiting a Long time I am afraid. The Vaughn is Good enough IMHO that I absolutely know 100% you will not beat the sound at even double the price IOW... It's a Keeper. I dont pay attention to specific tracks when listening and I hear something wonderful I am just into the music...............That said tonight I was Listening to Tony Joe White Greatest Hits and it was the best I have heard it on speakers, Diana Krall stands out also Wallflower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Joe, I have heard this effect with both my korneff 45 and decware UFO amps. More often with the 45 amp... Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Absolutely. I always called it 3D soundstage not knowing any better. The HH Scotts I have had all did it very noticeably. Right now I have an LK-72. By the way, to me that is one of the most desirable characteristics of tube audio. Some others may not like it so much. But I love it. I use my LK-72 with a pair of cornwalls that I typically bring outside onto my patio. I still get that same 3D soundstage even outside. My NBS and VRDs approach this but with less of it. My McIntosh tube preamps and s/s amp combos........not very much at all. This may be due to the digital processors. I don't even know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 10 hours ago, joessportster said: I absolutely know 100% you will not beat the sound at even double the price IOW... It's a Keeper. You'll notice that I haven't purchased anything in a long time... I've never thought of the sound being a bloom because I usually associate bloom with bad or bloated LF... but bloom does describe it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Schu said: You'll notice that I haven't purchased anything in a long time... I've never thought of the sound being a bloom because I usually associate bloom with bad or bloated LF... but bloom does describe it well. I like you never really attached a name to it, I agree Bloom is an accurate descriptor. I would like to hear that DAC of yours some day, Price is outta my range though currently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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