I also have bought tubes from that seller. Also recommended by @Toonartist. I got my EL38s and Brimar rectifier from them. They shipped out quick and the tubes were well packaged and arrived in great shape.

For sale is Schiit Bifrost 2/64. There was a local deal for a Yggy+ that was too good to pass up so I’m no longer using the Bifrost. The unit works flawlessly. The top plate has some light scuffing. I tried my best to photograph them. Lmk if you need more pics of it. The remote also has some...

Selling my ZMF Homage in good condition and working flawlessly. I never installed the rubber feet but they are included in the box. Was planning on keeping it but ended up getting a Violectric V281 reissue due to FOMO 😅 Price includes insured shipping to the lower 48 and also PayPal fee. Am...

The ZMF pro cable. Definitely like it more than the ofc. It’s pliable, doesn’t hold shape and I think it sounds a bit better than ofc. I think it’s an awesome price point for what you get

Sounds like you’re gonna be swimming in tubes! Looking forward to your impressions

No. Zach mentioned in the Aegis thread that it does not. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-aegis-official-thread.972476/post-18102559 You can see a sample packing here https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-aegis-official-thread.972476/post-18102784

New fear unlocked! Gotta get spares of my favourites before the new Aegis owners start tube rolling :sweat_smile:

I really do enjoy the RCA 5691s. Haven't felt the need to roll different preamp tubes since i got em. You used to own a Quicksilver right? I did too. And built the DIY Aegis after. Its a huge jump. Sold my Quicksilver right after that.

For a budget option I’ve been eyeing this. I like the design and the smaller footprint suits my smaller apartment. https://a.co/d/2rioWa9

It can still make it as a Christmas gift. Just this coming Christmas 🤣

That would be dope! I would be so down to have a facility tour / meet once the transition is done

Thanks for the suggestion! The WA2 definitely is on the list to consider. Might try more tube rolling on the Aegis first to see. Seems the most economical 🤣

Thanks for the info! I did demo the Decware/ZMF OTL but it’s abit outside my price range 😅 I’m definitely keen on trying out the Mullard EL37s. Been keeping an eye out on a pair

That’s good to know. Since you posted about the 6L6G in the aegis thread I’ve been looking at grabbing a pair of those.

Thats a fair point. I am getting decent holographic-ness with the Aegis. Maybe I could roll more holographic tubes. Its kinda hard to figure out. Like you hear something and you get a certain sound / tone stuck in your head and its now your mission to recreate that sound.

I think my main goal for the OTL would be to have a really holographic sound. Heard the Atrium Opens on an OTL and it was really holographic and amazing.

Oh I wonder if the ZMF Arya pads would have a similar effect.

I think being a 3-amp person ain't bad. I currently have the Aegis. And my V281 covers solid state. So maybe an OTL and I'll be content. (For a little while). Also it doesn't help that for the past 2 CanJam NYC I've heard the modded bottlehead crack (I think it was done by Kevin?) and that...

Loaded question incoming. For those who have the Aegis (DIY or ZMF version) and OTL tube amp and ZMF dynamic drivers. Do you prefer ZMF DD on the Aegis or on an OTL? I have the Aegis and thoroughly enjoy my ZMFs on the Aegis but have a nagging feeling that I still want an OTL amp 😅

I don't see why not. DCA Stealth for example is 23ohms. The Aegis is Output Impedance Range: 1/4" Out: Low: 5ohms, Med: 11ohms, High: 31ohms. XLR Out: Low: 11ohms Med: 28ohms High: 85ohms

I can understand why the netting is the direction it is because I think if it was the other way, when you close it to zip it the stuff would fall out. Maybe a full netted area with a zipper? that way the items would be secure either way.

I would say that I wish the netting was the other way around. The way it is now, if you hold the case by the handle anything in the netting falls out due to gravity as the opening for the netting faces downwards. Other than that I do quite like the case.

The Caldera Open + Aegis is pure magic! (I have the diy version). Amazing synergy

I was going to upgrade from a bifrost 2/64 to a Gumby but saw a local deal for a Yggy+ LIM. Was too good to pass up. Definitely some magic.

When I ordered my CO I ordered the BBB as an accessory but asked and ZMF installed it for me before shipping it out. Definitely email them and they’ll get you sorted.