I disagree with the premise that idht valves are inherently inferior. My strong suspicion is that they suffer less from low level microphonics, and that DHT aficionados regard microphonics as enhanced detail. I'd really like to see science behind the "DHT good, IDHTbad" crowd. Accepted that it's plain and obvious to those who care but, if so, why no plain measurements?
Ignoring the DHT vs IDHT side, I've had a borrowed 36.5 here up against Papa Laz's Kondo M7, which uses 5687 valves. All respect to Dan Wright, but sorry, no contest.Heard a few Tron's in my time and just don't do it for me . I'd try a ModWright 36.5 single box.
Very true, it is hard to re-sell. But a gem for keeps.tron seven pre amps tend to be fairly hard to resell [ like most hi fi these days ] the atlantic pre is pretty reasonable in the lower version. certainly worth an email to GT
If you are still looking for one, there is a Tron Seven preamp up for sale on pink fish mediaAfter recently missing out on one of these (a GT version on eBay, my limit was £2800, it went for £2850 !), I still remain curious.
I posted ages ago talking about comparing these to the Croft 25R, though never did pursue. The Sevens rarely crop up on the used market, so there must be a reason for that.
I just wondered if any Wammer had or has had one of these and had a view, I believe there are 3 or 4 levels, ranging from a original RRP of £2500 to £10000.
Always a difficult call seeking views as they are so personal, but equally always interesting. Cheers.
GT confirms this one is base level. Nothing at all wrong with that of course.over past year or so they have sold from about 1200 to 1950 asking prices .
This preamp uses 12AU7
There are better circuits.
On several American forums I read, instead of 12AU7/ECC82 they show a marked preference for 6CG7 with internal shields & 6FQ7 without shields both with higher heater current than the 12AU7/ECC82. I have used RCA clear top 6CG7, in my pre-amp & power-amp with an external 6.3v PSU with great success. The American take on the 12BH7 is that they are too inconsistent.I'm afraid I agree. All the casework in the world won't make a 12AU7 sound like a DHT like 10Y, 112A, 26 etc. They're a level up in clarity and detail.
indeed . i have followed every tron seven line level pre amp being sold in past 7 years at least .GT confirms this one is base level. Nothing at all wrong with that of course.
Go on, have a go at a realistic price for this one !indeed . i have followed every tron seven line level pre amp being sold in past 7 years at least .
The 6/12SN7 is closest to ECC82/12AU7 or 6GC7/6FQ7. All of those are moderate mu, low plate impedance, though the 12AU7/ECC82 is not particularly linear (which is in may people's opinion it makes a great guitar amp gain stage and a poor audio one). The 6/12SL7 is high mu and high plate impedance valve. It's a very different beast.On several American forums I read, instead of 12AU7/ECC82 they show a marked preference for 6CG7 with internal shields & 6FQ7 without shields both with higher heater current than the 12AU7/ECC82. I have used RCA clear top 6CG7, in my pre-amp & power-amp with an external 6.3v PSU with great success. The American take on the 12BH7 is that they are too inconsistent.
I discovered recently that the 8 pin 6SL7 is electrically equivalent to 6CG7/6FQ7, I replaced them in my pre & power amp's with the 6SL7. I love them & providing your pre-amp or power-amp can cope with the doubled heater current recommended.
Thanks for the correction rabski a miss type on my part I of course ment 6SN7 at a gain of 20, sod my dyslexic fingersThe 6/12SN7 is closest to ECC82/12AU7 or 6GC7/6FQ7. All of those are moderate mu, low plate impedance, though the 12AU7/ECC82 is not particularly linear (which is in may people's opinion it makes a great guitar amp gain stage and a poor audio one). The 6/12SL7 is high mu and high plate impedance valve. It's a very different beast.
Yup. I've got ten of thoseThanks for the correction rabski a miss type on my part I of course ment 6SN7 at a gain of 20, sod my dyslexic fingers
Better than the 6SN7 are a pair of 6J5 types, specifically CV6 or CV1135. Very inconvenient with 2 top caps, but they do sound better. I went through months of auditioning all kinds of 6SN7 and 6J5s. The anode and grid top caps on the CV6 are the other way around than the 2C22, be warned!Thanks for the correction rabski a miss type on my part I of course meant 6SN7 at a gain of 20, sod my dyslexic fingers
I would wonder if it is any better than the preamp in your Leben?GT confirms this one is base level. Nothing at all wrong with that of course.
We're more likely into different not better. Plus GT has further confirmed this is a reduced spec to match a reduced purchase price. Not saying it's not worth the asking but aways worth doing your research.I would wonder if it is any better than the preamp in your Leben?
Also curious why more are not sold in the UK and they are for export markets. Am not suggesting anything at all but one would think that a hole market would have an advantage on value for money.
Graham is based north of Heathrow. There is a great pub restaurant nearby called The Swan (I think)
Would you go Convergence for the power amp or higher up the chain ? Both are great I'm sure, but one costs a bit lessThe Tron seven GT Linstage is probably the best addition I have ever made to my system & I have made a few ! & eventually I want to get my Phono Stage upgraded to GT spec from Ultimate as well....this is my forth Tron seven unit... love Grahams stuff and his attention to detail, my goal is one day to comepletely go away from Linn & have a full Tron system... a Furutech Copper C mains cable arrives tomorrow to replace the kettle lead that came with it & can't wait to hear what it sound like with that....