jcmusic Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What have you guys decided are the best sounding tubes to use in this CDP? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I like the Siemens 7308/E188CC gold pins, but they are very expensive to come by these days. Amperexes sound good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What have you guys decided are the best sounding tubes to use in this CDP? Jay Single most effective improvement is the Upsampler. Do you have it? For tubes, if you want what's recommened by the manuf., and with good reason, you will want a pair of Seimens CCa tubes (gray plates), the Telefunkens CCa are also every bit as good. I've rolled different pairs from Mullard 10M 6DJ8's (my least favorites), RCA 6922's, Telefunken E88CC, Valvo pinched waist E88CC, Seimens E88CC, Bugle Boy E88CC. Their all good, except for the mullards, but that's just my opinion, you may love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Yes I have it, I just wanted to get the tubes right before I moved on to the upsampler. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I got Siemens 7308 from Upscale Audio. Have also used Philips 6922 in preamps and have been REALLY pleased with these little sweethearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 How about some more information on the upsampler? I have one of these CD players. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I don't have the AH but this is my 3rd tube cdp and the Seimens and Amperex have been the ticket on all 3. It's what I'm running in my ShengYa/Vincent HDCD Tuber. 6922 Seimens and 12AX7 BB Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 How about some more information on the upsampler? I have one of these CD players. Greg Buy it, and yes it is worth it, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 How about some more information on the upsampler? I have one of these CD players. Greg Greg, I was skeptical that it would make enough difference to be worth the cost. I'd read a review which said listening with the upsampler was like removing a veil from the music. I'd listened for a few months stock and then added the upsampler. I was pleasantly surprised that I could her a difference and it was pleasing. IMO, it does kick it up a notch. If you do much critical listening you'll probably enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 OK guys I have moved on to the upsampler from the stock OP amps, and I am very happy with the outcome. I have also decided that the best sounding tubes in my system are the Amperex 6DJ8's/A frame getter design. They just get it right IMO, others I tried that were good also were the Siemmens ECC288's, Phillips 6922's, and RCA 6DJ8's. There were a couple others, but these were the best in my system. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IB Slammin Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 How about some more information on the upsampler? I have one of these CD players. Greg Buy it, and yes it is worth it, no doubt. What Gilbert said. Worth every dime IMHO. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I think I've read somewhere a while back the upsampler just plugs into the slots from the original unit, is that correct? No soldering needed? Does anyone know about how much the upsampler costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hi Jim, the upsampler from Upscale Audio is $350; and yes it just plugs in where the stock OP amps were. You must remove the stock OP amps to use the upsampler. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I have the Upsampler and stock tubes. Very hard to beat..I've tried hard.....it takes a lot of dough to beat it. jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I too have the upsampler and still like the stock Philips tubes..I tried the Amperex 7308s on a suggestion, but I like the Phillips 6922s better. Go figure. Might have to try the Siemens next. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Reviving an old thread, how many here still have one of these players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I still have mine. Had to sink some money into it a couple of years ago, after putting it back into commission. Turns out the power board and the upsampler crapped out. Kevin gave me the exchange price on both parts, so the refurb cost wasn't too bad. Works like a champ now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I still have one, and love it. I'd buy another one if they were still around, they just have that magic and life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 I agree, I still have mine too but recently it has an issue of some sort. It plays but no sound is coming out from it, so I brought it in for repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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