Aesthetix Calypso - High or Low Gain Setting?

I find that there is more magic with the higher gain setting but more tube noise. With good tubes this won't be a problem for most.

I use mullard cv4004s and amperex 7308s with good results.

Sean

Yes, I am using the 10Ms and sometimes the Mullard long plates as well. Typically I use the 10Ms during the week and put the long plates in on the weekends if I know there is going to be a lot of movie watching.

I run the Amperex and also sometimes Philips and Valvos in the 6922 positions. Reason for the gain question is that I bought a pair of Martin Logan Quest Zs to play around with and find that I am turning the volume up much higher to get to my regular/prefered listening levels with the MLs vs. with my Wilsons. Since I am running the zero gain (low) versus the high, thought I would ask around a bit on opinions.

Just found this thread!! My instructions show 0db or -12db. All my gear is boxed so I can't ck setting right now but will early next week. Aren't you using 10M's and Amperex PQ and feel the 12AX7 sockets provide the most noticeable change ? Sorry I can't recall with certainty. I also am experimenting with tubes currently using Mullard CV 4004 Box Plates and Amperex PQ white label, but have just bought; Amperex milspec 7025, National 5751( Sylvania) black plates triple mica cryoed, Amperex BB 12AX7, Rca 5751 black plates black plates Telefunken Smooth plate (w/ diamond) plus a few for the 6922 socket. I have my fun cut out for me!!!