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Overkill Red

Almost "Made", Male, from Manhattan, NYC / Singapore

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I thought 12A*7 tubes were expensive.. Buying tubes for an AF is killing me! Definitely sticking to one set in the end. Feb 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Overkill Red was last seen:: Viewing thread EC Aficionado (was: The Studio Jr.), Feb 22, 2019 at 1:19 PM

1. Overkill Red
  I thought 12A*7 tubes were expensive.. Buying tubes for an AF is killing me! Definitely sticking to one set in the end.
  
  Feb 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM
  2. famish99
    Just be glad they aren't 300b tubes. Which tubes did you end up settling with?
    
    Feb 22, 2019 at 12:43 PM
    
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  3. Overkill Red
    That's true. I ended up with RCA black wavy plate 2A3s, an Amperex 5AR4 and hopefully soon a WE396. Would love to try the Bendix 6385/2C51 but those seem impossible to find.
    
    Feb 22, 2019 at 12:48 PM
    
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2. Overkill Red
  (Obvious) tip: Don't sell your interconnects before you've actually sold your amp. Back to the $10 Insignia RCAs I go..
  
  Feb 13, 2019
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3. Overkill Red
  So... Anyone in NYC with an Aficionado I could try?
  
  Feb 12, 2019
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  3. thegunner100
    @Boops and @Cradon (assuming he hasn't sold it)
    
    Feb 12, 2019
    
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  4. Overkill Red
    @famish99 I wish I could haha! Always wanted to do that whole 'camp-out for BBQ thing'.
    
    Feb 12, 2019
    
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  5. Boops
    Replied to PM
    
    Feb 12, 2019
    
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4. Overkill Red
  Warm bourbon, lemon and honey. Still haven't found a better cold syrup.
  
  Feb 7, 2019
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  2. Thad E Ginathom
    Like the doc says. With medicine, one week; without medicine, seven days.
    
    I did read recently that Zinc lozenges might actually reduce symptoms and duration somewhat. Put it under the "Studies Show..." heading, I can't remember the source.
    
    Get well soon!
    
    Feb 7, 2019
    
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5. Overkill Red
  Unfortunately, convinced I need an EC now. The large sound of the ZDT is still haunting me today, long after the NY Meet..
  
  Feb 5, 2019
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  3. Gaspasser
    On topic: I would also recommend looking for S7
    Off topic: Why is no one is talking about Studio Jr?
    
    Feb 6, 2019
    
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  4. Jinxy245
    I was wondering why the Pendant went up for sale.
    Good luck!
    
    Feb 6, 2019
    
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  5. BillOhio
    I have an Af for sale, just sayin'
    
    Feb 6, 2019
    
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6. Overkill Red
  Anyone in NYC with a EC ZDS I could try?
  
  Feb 5, 2019
7. Overkill Red
  Whenever I see the "Executed" tags, I wonder which Mortal Kombat finisher was used.
  
  Jan 28, 2019
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  3. BenjaminBore
    The only one that matters https://bit.ly/2TnW2C0
    
    Jan 28, 2019
    
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  4. BenjaminBore
    @m17xr2b Mate, they’re really going to some places with MK11 https://youtu.be/iVsY9OQwIgE
    
    Jan 28, 2019
    
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  5. m17xr2b
    Oh my...hope they'll have a PC version
    
    Jan 28, 2019
8. Overkill Red
  Had a fantastic time meeting the NY crew, great peeps and great gear!
  
  Jan 27, 2019
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9. Overkill Red
  At the end of a nice trip to London, Barcelona and Amsterdam. Loved them all, but Amsterdam really impressed me. Cycling is fun!
  
  Jan 10, 2019
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  2. Deep Funk
    In a small city cars are large and unwieldy. Moped or bicycle, every ally, every street is your road.
    
    Jan 11, 2019
    
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10. Overkill Red
  "Where Eagles Dare", what a movie. I never imagined I'd see Clint Eastwood without grey hair!
  
  Jan 1, 2019
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  3. DigMe
    @Wilson Just now clicked on your clip
    
    Jan 1, 2019
    
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  4. Overkill Red
    @DigMe Being young and clueless I haven't; I do enjoy older movies but there are tons of great ones I miss out on. Currently have some Sinatra films at the top of the backlog (Pal Joey, From Here to Eternity. Von Ryan's Express, etc.) I got lucky and stumbled upon "Where Eagles Dare" while channel surfing.
    
    @Wilson @GoodEnoughGear will check those out for sure, thanks!
    
    Jan 2, 2019
  5. DigMe
    The Great Escape is a good one. Definitely try to catch it sometime. Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn. Really good.
    
    Jan 2, 2019
    
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11. Overkill Red
  Upon reflection, I appreciate how great desktop audio is much cheaper to obtain than portable audio.. Wish I'd started earlier!
  
  Dec 31, 2018
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  3. EagleWings
    Ed, we’ve never met, but Nic has talked about you. What you mentioned is the very reason I got into desktop audio.
    
    Dec 31, 2018
    
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  4. Overkill Red
    Oh, hopefully good things :) we're alike then! I do like to poke my head back into the IEM/CIEM realm to check out the newest flavors, but right now it seems like there's a sort of technological ceiling that's preventing that segment from reaching new heights. Perfect time to explore the desktop world, I suppose!
    
    Dec 31, 2018
    
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  5. EagleWings
    Definitely good things :) I agree, and many more options and routes than the portable realm. But it also turns out to be a bigger rabbit hole.
    
    Jan 1, 2019
    
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12. Overkill Red
  Happy holidays everyone! Here's to great tunes and great presents.
  
  Dec 24, 2018
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13. Overkill Red
  Sometimes I wish I had more space for larger gear. NYC is nice but the apartments (I can afford) are so cramped..
  
  Dec 20, 2018
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  2. Jinxy245
    That is much of what prompted my move to Orange County. That's a heck of a setup though!
    
    Dec 20, 2018
    
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  3. westermac
    Come to the Midwest! I hear big houses are real cheap in Detroit
    
    Dec 20, 2018
    
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  4. Overkill Red
    Thanks Jinxy, actually considering putting the Pendant up for an interest check, as I may be able to rearrange my apartment to accommodate larger amps that I considered but couldn't justify before.
    
    I have a cousin in Detroit actually, westermac; seems like a cool place but the shortage of good Asian food worries me..
    
    Dec 21, 2018
    
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14. Overkill Red
  Placed an order for a Pheasantwood ZMF Vérité; Should be a good complement to the HD800.
  
  Dec 14, 2018
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  2. brencho
    Mmmm pheasant
    
    Dec 14, 2018
    
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  3. Jinxy245
    Gives you wood?
    
    Dec 15, 2018
    
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  4. Thad E Ginathom
    Ancient British Schoolboy Joke (from an ancient British schoolboy)...
    
    To be said fast: I'm not a pheasant plucker I'm a pheasant plucker's daughter: I'm only plucking pheasant till the pheasant plucker comes.
    
    I would say thanks for reminding me of that, except...
    
    Dec 15, 2018
    
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15. Overkill Red
  So anyone else have one of them, uh, ZMF Pendants?
  
  Dec 7, 2018
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  3. Overkill Red
    Sorry I can't be of much help atm; hesitant to provide comparisons due to lack of experience w/ tube amps. I'm really hoping to get to a meet soon and hear more stuff! Also planning on NOS-ing out the tubes after Xmas and reporting back on that.
    
    Dec 8, 2018
    
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  4. BenjaminBore
    That’s helpful, probably more than you realise, thanks. What amp did you upgrade from?
    
    Dec 8, 2018
  5. Overkill Red
    Last amp was a Chord Hugo, so basically this is my first amp.
    
    Dec 8, 2018
    
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16. Overkill Red
  https://imgur.com/gallery/IPyW9Vq Man, this sorbothane stuff really helps..!
  
  Oct 28, 2018
17. Overkill Red
  Any recommendations for a pair of NOS EL84s and a single 12AU7? Want to see what the NOS hype is about. (Maaaybe a 6CA4 too)
  
  Oct 18, 2018
  2. E_Schaaf
    I've gotten pretty familiar with 12AU7's since starting work. What kind of signature are you going for? Cifte's have the most holographic staging, RCA Cleartop tend to be the most detailed up top, Amperex tend to be the warmest and smoothest. And there are some that lie kind of in between those things.
    
    Oct 18, 2018
  3. Overkill Red
    I'd say I'm looking to get something that matches well with my HD800; not too bright, warm and bassy with sweet mids. I'm currently using a (NOS actually, lol) Mullard CV4024 12AT7, and it would be great to have something a bit warmer and punchier, if that helps. Thanks for the reply!
    
    Oct 18, 2018
18. Overkill Red
  Upgraded from the stock JJ tubes in the Pendant. Wow, what a difference. No wonder people become addicted to rolling tubes.
  
  Sep 30, 2018
19. Overkill Red
  Any tube gurus want to share their tube pin cleaning routines? Some of my new tubes are a bit dirty and need cleaning.
  
  Sep 23, 2018
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  3. Vansen
    ~70% IPA is best for disinfecting stuff, while >90% is best for cleaning due to its volatility.
    
    Sep 24, 2018
    
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  4. Overkill Red
    Thanks for the many recommendations guys! Gonna pick up some 99% isopropyl alcohol and give that a shot with the Qtips.
    
    Sep 24, 2018
  5. purr1n
    Sandpaper
    
    Sep 24, 2018
    
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20. Overkill Red
  Picked up two Sovtek EL84Ms, a RFT 6CA4 and a Mullard 12AT7. Looking forward to my first real tube rolling experience! (Vs all JJs)
  
  Sep 20, 2018
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Gear List:

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Music Sanctuary modded Sony WM1Z
PW Audio x 64audio Soundwriter w/ PW Audio 1960

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DAC: Schiit Yggdrasil (USB 5.0, Analog 2)
IC:Audioquest Columbia
Amp: EC Aficionado w/ feedback (incoming), ZMF Pendant

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- HD800 w/ SDR and SBAF mods, copper internal wiring and mini-XLR jacks

- ZMF Vérité (Ltd. Pheasantwood)
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