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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 1:05:40 GMT
Yes. I will be more careful in future for those that like to be pedantic  Perhaps I should have said the 0 Volts return line. After all, what is ground, if not earth ? So USB doesn't have a ground return!  Alex |
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Post by gh0st on Jan 7, 2013 1:46:22 GMT
i was going to leave it until I saw the waggling arse! Last OT post from me, I promise. what is ground, if not earth 'Earth' normally means 'AC earth', i.e. a spike under your house providing a safety feature for electrical appliances with conductive housings. Remember that all voltage is a potential difference, and neither ground (nor indeed ac earth) are a magic 0-volt infinite current source/sink. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 1:55:02 GMT
i was going to leave it until I saw the waggling arse! Last OT post from me, I promise. what is ground, if not earth 'Earth' normally means 'AC earth', i.e. a spike under your house providing a safety feature for electrical appliances with conductive housings. Remember that all voltage is a potential difference, and neither ground (nor indeed ac earth) are a magic 0-volt infinite current source/sink. You are missing the point,which is simply being a smart ass like yourself ! I am fully acquainted with what you are trying to say. "Ground" on a PCB is not necessarily connected to earth. So we should be referring to the 0 volts line in this case ? |
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Post by gh0st on Jan 7, 2013 2:00:06 GMT
So we should be referring to the 0 volts line in this case ? yep, or 'ground' as it's commonly known Just having some fun fella, no offense meant ;D |
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Post by coil on Jan 8, 2013 17:31:20 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2013 20:57:04 GMT
Got my 6N23P from Mike Will give some impressions later. Hope you like it I'm quite happy today as I've just taken delivery of 500 Reflector (Saratov) 6N23P-EB Got them out of deepest Russia and they are in their original sealed factory box with spec sheets and each valve in it's own carton  It's almost impossible to find sealed boxes these days but my man (in deepest Russia) has come up trumps finding this box. I've now got about 3,700 x 6N23-EB laid down for a "rainy day"  I thought my mate was mad collecting antiques but at least he gets some pleasure out of looking at them.... a "carton" of valves doesn't bring much joy BUT they are a good investment as they are not manufactured any more.... eventually the supplies will run out. They are "vaccum tubes" so all the bits are suspended in a vacuum..... they don't go off with age / no "sell by date"..... good to go in 1,000 years from now  I'll probably croak it and they'll all end up in a bin somewhere  |
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Post by coil on Jan 8, 2013 21:38:02 GMT
Don`t be "greedy"! Sell us some! |
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Post by coil on Jan 9, 2013 18:46:41 GMT
Havent got time to test tubes with different styles and songs much at the moment but belive or not, for my ears 6922EH sounds better than 6N23P (Reflektor logo, from Mike) after brief comparing. Changed tubes like 10 times with Metallica - St. Anger and will try to share impressions now... 6922EH has wider soundstage, instruments are more spread out and easier to concentrate on details. Overall more air. Slightly more highs and bass has slightly more depth/reverb. Electronic music seems also better on 6922EH but have to take more time and songs to compare. Maybe it`s only me but 6922EH is great tube with Aune T1 imo Ordered some more tubes to test: Amperex ECC88/6DJ8 (69`, GAC, large dimple disc getter on a single leg support) Brimar ECC88/6DJ8 (late 70`, round large Halo getter, "Cinemascope" logo) Tungsram PCC88/7DJ8 (NOS, made in Hungary) Will try to take one serious testing day after I get the other tubes. Will share impressions here too ofc. |
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Post by maurits on Jan 11, 2013 9:59:19 GMT
Thanks again both of you. I sent a message to Aune explaining what my experiences are. I hope they get back to me soon. Well, 5 days ago I sent messages to Aune and to the Dutch dealer I bought the T1 from to see what their view is on compatibility with the iPad. 3 days ago I sent a second message to another address at Aune. Thus far no response from neither party... |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 11, 2013 11:34:26 GMT
Thanks again both of you. I sent a message to Aune explaining what my experiences are. I hope they get back to me soon. Well, 5 days ago I sent messages to Aune and to the Dutch dealer I bought the T1 from to see what their view is on compatibility with the iPad. 3 days ago I sent a second message to another address at Aune. Thus far no response from neither party... I'll send a message to AUNE and see what they have to say about it |
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Post by maurits on Jan 11, 2013 11:45:03 GMT
Thanks Mike!
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Post by pagan on Jan 11, 2013 13:11:46 GMT
Thanks again both of you. I sent a message to Aune explaining what my experiences are. I hope they get back to me soon. Well, 5 days ago I sent messages to Aune and to the Dutch dealer I bought the T1 from to see what their view is on compatibility with the iPad. 3 days ago I sent a second message to another address at Aune. Thus far no response from neither party... If it doesn't work with apple stuff........ I may get one |
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Post by maurits on Jan 12, 2013 9:08:07 GMT
I just heard back from my Aune dealer.
They have contacted Aune and got a reply from them. According to Aune the T1 is Plug and Play for Windows, Mac OS's and the iPad since no special driver needs to be installed. When using an iPad, you will be needing a powered hub though.
If it is necessary to put an extra device in your signal path to trick the iPad, I hardly call that a Plug and Play solution or even straight forward compatible.
The problem is of course caused by Apple, not by Aune. But I would have preferred it when Aune would have left out iPad compatibility in their publicity material.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 12, 2013 20:23:59 GMT
I agree, they should have mentioned the fact that you need a hub. Yup, it IS Apple's fault but AUNE should have made it clear in their literature.... it kinda makes the simplicity of "plug and play" less simplistic when you have to sling a USB hub into the equation... it's much like buying a petrol driven car and then finding out it will only run if you add coal into the mix... far from ideal!
It doesn't do what it says on the tin (with regard to the Apple ipad) so you are within your rights to return it for a refund as "not fit for the purpose intended".... did you buy it direct from Aune or one of these ebay vendors?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2013 22:33:51 GMT
Apple are a pain in that they monopolise their stuff and force you to go their way or no way.
Even leads from the dock play up if you change to the next generation of Ipod. You get a message saying that it isn't compatible or it isn't an 'Apple' made lead. They are such a pain. A simple lead to connect it to an amp!!
I'm fast going off Apple nowadays. To be honest, I wouldn't blame Aune for ignoring Apple products, because once they make something that works (and get sued by Apple) Apple will change it on the next generation so that it no longer works like my leads!!!
Actually, they are still working but I get a message saying that they don't. I guess the next generation will wipe them out altogether.
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Post by pagan on Jan 13, 2013 2:25:46 GMT
Apple are a pain in that they monopolize their stuff and force you to go their way or no way. Apple has always done this, from day dot.... From early hardware to later software. Aune should have realized this, they just need to amend there website to suit. Allan How Apple can charge $20,00 for a $0.010 cable, for each model. It has nothing to do with profit....... ;D |
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Post by absorb on Jan 13, 2013 9:10:54 GMT
I have been having some trouble with my T1 and would like some help please. At first I was getting some loud scratchy noises occasionally so I removed the covers and found the cable that connects the line in/out module wasn't connected properly. It was pushed right in but three of the pin connectors in the plug had moved back when the plug was pushed in. I pushed them in properly using a screwdriver and all was well for a while but now one channel is much quieter than the other. It is always the same channel on the line out and has come right on occasion by itself. I have tried changing the tubes to no avail. I contacted the seller on ebay but they are not willing to help, only sell me a different unit as-well. I do like the T1, especially after fitting the EB (cheers Mike) but I have had a bad run, this time due to poor assembly, I believe. Any help would be greatly appreciated I have completely removed the headphone module from the board and there is still no improvement. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2013 12:22:57 GMT
Well, Apple are on their own here and personally, I wouldn't mind EVERY company turning a deaf 'un to them and allow them to go alone. That way, go the Apple route and use ONLY Apple approved accessories. You then makes yer choice.  I really don't believe that every other company needs to adapt their gear to work for Apple!! Beta video tapes comes to mind. They lost. No market. I don't like the way Apple tries to dominate and I don't accept that they should either. Maybe Apple should change the way their gear works? However, they won't because they want to charge everyone more for simple things lke cables, batteries etc. So, I don't blame companies for not complying actually. I think there was a Pure device that took digital from Apple gear but it had to go through approval, put the price up and no one bought it!! You want to see the hassle to change the battery on a Ipod Touch!!! It's ridiculous. Sealed in so you can't do it. Then Apple approved dealers charge £60 to put a battery in.  A simple thing like a battery hatch? No, not Apple. They force people to pay up or get a new Touch. Appalling. How Apple can charge $20,00 for a $0.010 cable, for each model.
It has nothing to do with profit....... ;D Exactly. And their Ipod Touch actually displays a message telling you that it's the wrong cable!! |
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Post by coil on Jan 14, 2013 16:38:50 GMT
Amperex ECC88/6DJ8 (69`, GAC, large dimple disc getter on a single leg support) Get it while you can! I ordered 1 and it`s a great tube with Aune T1! For me its hard to compare it with 6922EH. Both have wide soundstage, airy sound, very well spread out instruments and easy to concentrate on certain details/instruments. Hard to tell but maybe Amperex has little less highs and bass is littlebit more tight. Also hard to tell but seems that vocals have littlebit more life with 6922EH. On contrary amperex seems to have more life in mids. For that price - get this tube for Aune T1! For me it`s better than Mike`s 6N23P. I bought it from here (last one available!): www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230899559453?ssPageName=STRKHavent got time to test tubes with different styles and songs much at the moment but belive or not, for my ears 6922EH sounds better than 6N23P (Reflektor logo, from Mike) after brief comparing. Changed tubes like 10 times with Metallica - St. Anger and will try to share impressions now... 6922EH has wider soundstage, instruments are more spread out and easier to concentrate on details. Overall more air. Slightly more highs and bass has slightly more depth/reverb. Electronic music seems also better on 6922EH but have to take more time and songs to compare. Maybe it`s only me but 6922EH is great tube with Aune T1 imo Ordered some more tubes to test: Amperex ECC88/6DJ8 (69`, GAC, large dimple disc getter on a single leg support) Brimar ECC88/6DJ8 (late 70`, round large Halo getter, "Cinemascope" logo) Tungsram PCC88/7DJ8 (NOS, made in Hungary) Will try to take one serious testing day after I get the other tubes. Will share impressions here too ofc. What goes for Brimar ECC88/6DJ8 (late 70`, round large Halo getter, "Cinemascope" logo)... not good with Aune T1. It is quite bright and narrow sounding, dry, no liveness. Tungsram PCC88 have not arrived yet so no comments. edit: F*ck! Shouldn`t told everyone, just when I decided to buy 2nd one for backup someone had bought it! edit2: One more note about amperex after more listening - It has not so much air in vocals as 6922EH but at same time keeps other stuff airy as 6922EH. Just right amount bass and vocals tightness imo. Damn this amperex is great (at least for my ears)! Getting multiple eargasms with "Eleven Tigers - Night" |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 14, 2013 21:02:54 GMT
The ebay listing / Amperex ad says "The white printed logo have rubbed off in storage"..... erm, as far as I'm aware a logo cannot "rub itself off" in storage Glad you like the Amperex... the vintage 6N23P I sent you is obviously not to your ears... remind me of your details (via PM) and I'll send you another one (FOC) just to be sure that you didn't receive a dud |
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Post by coil on Jan 14, 2013 21:18:12 GMT
I know what the listing said. Its a real deal. Golden-brown delta9F3 code is still there and readable. Those logos come off very easily. I had 1 Brimar that soon as it got grease from fingers or littlebit moisture, started to come off. You don`t have to send another tube Mike. I belive I got it in good condition (you packed it very well) and I belive you checked it before sending. Like you said - it`s propably not to my ears. Don`t get me wrong, it is also great tube but I expect littlebit wider soundstage with more separated instruments/details. For me, comparing overall sound image - 1 being the 6922EH and 10 being the 6N23P - that Amperex is 2,5 with just right amount air and bass/vocal tightness and instrument separation |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 14, 2013 21:28:40 GMT
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Post by coil on Jan 15, 2013 21:11:13 GMT
One more comment about that amperex... what I noticed about overall soundstage compared to 6922EH - amperex has it moved littlebit more in front of you but same time not further away than 6922EH. Like I told before, vocals and bass are littlebit tighter but also littlebit more in center/front of you (without losing in air & space) and its good thing if you care more about vocals. Btw, found another identical amperex but have not decided yet to buy or not. Maybe trying something else. Tungsram still not arrived, getting worried  e: With tube rolling sickness, I totally forgot to try new tubes with my HD-662F. With that amperex tube + filter it´s very good combination. But HD-681 with 6922EH seems still more fun and engaging for longer listening sessions. |
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Post by maurits on Jan 16, 2013 22:07:05 GMT
It doesn't do what it says on the tin (with regard to the Apple ipad) so you are within your rights to return it for a refund as "not fit for the purpose intended".... did you buy it direct from Aune or one of these ebay vendors? I bought the T1 from an authorized dealer in The Netherlands. Returning the amplifier should be no problem. It is a very nice amp however. So regardless of it being less compatible with an iPad than I was led to believe, I think I am keeping it... |
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Post by toschek on Jan 22, 2013 8:13:32 GMT
I have been having some trouble with my T1 and would like some help please. At first I was getting some loud scratchy noises occasionally so I removed the covers and found the cable that connects the line in/out module wasn't connected properly. It was pushed right in but three of the pin connectors in the plug had moved back when the plug was pushed in. I pushed them in properly using a screwdriver and all was well for a while but now one channel is much quieter than the other. It is always the same channel on the line out and has come right on occasion by itself. I have tried changing the tubes to no avail. I contacted the seller on ebay but they are not willing to help, only sell me a different unit as-well. I do like the T1, especially after fitting the EB (cheers Mike) but I have had a bad run, this time due to poor assembly, I believe. Any help would be greatly appreciated I have completely removed the headphone module from the board and there is still no improvement. For the problem where the volume is different on the two ear cups, have you checked whether the gain switches on the bottom are all in the same positions? You may want to toggle them just to make sure nothing is stuck. Cheers. |
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Will give some impressions later.
It's almost impossible to find sealed boxes these days but my man (in deepest Russia) has come up trumps finding this box.
I thought my mate was mad collecting antiques but at least he gets some pleasure out of looking at them.... a "carton" of valves doesn't bring much joy BUT they are a good investment as they are not manufactured any more.... eventually the supplies will run out. They are "vaccum tubes" so all the bits are suspended in a vacuum..... they don't go off with age / no "sell by date"..... good to go in 1,000 years from now 
