WTB:Riccardo Kron 5U4G

christoph

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This is what I intend to do , I hesitate between PX4 and PX 25 , the latter has higher gain and this is my only concern.
I was very happy with PX4 in my B7 with KR2016 , it's a versatile all-rounder.
I admit that we did the big compare with the Lampi Pacific DAC into the Aries Cerat Incito preamp and Kronzilla SX poweramp into the Universums but yesterday I listened to the GG with PX25 into the Ayon Crossfire 3 into the the Universums and had no gain Problems at all.

Ok, no Pacific DAC this time and also no Crossfire 3 last time but I would easily dare to go with the PX25 because I had never any issues with the PX25 in all possible combinations I tried them.
 
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The same here, I bought my Cross 3 in 2014 so Ayon recti was not available yet. If I am not mistaken I purchased it as an upgrade and used for 2-3 years, then the bulb became very dark , a spark appeared from time to time during operation and decided to replace it with EML 5u4G mesh bought with JAC music, so far so good.

For the socket I have to check out but I have the impression that is not firm enough.
Thank you very much for your feedback :cool:
 

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Like the OP, I am interested in purchasing this tube if anyone is looking to sell. I'll take my place in the queue.
 

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I admit that we did the big compare with the Lampi Pacific DAC into the Aries Cerat Incito preamp and Kronzilla SX poweramp into the Universums but yesterday I listened to the GG with PX25 into the Ayon Crossfire 3 into the the Universums and had no gain Problems at all.

Ok, no Pacific DAC this time and also no Crossfire 3 last time but I would easily dare to go with the PX25 because I had never any issues with the PX25 in all possible combinations I tried them.

In the Pac did you use 4 PX25 or only two at the back?
 

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Yesterday evening, before going to bed, I fired up the mighty Krells so they would be fully warmed up by this morning. It just confirms my findings from yesterday with the Tenor Audio power amp. With the RK, I get the best bass and slam I have ever had with vinyl. The MoFi reissues of the Cars’ albums never sounded better than today.

How is the RK settling down Denis? Any more to report?

Rgds,
Paul
 

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Excellent, pleased to hear it Denis, it's a good feeling when you are 'done' with certain aspects..

BR,
Paul
 

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