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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #80 on: December 25, 2012, 05:51:21 PM »
Nope, it's a flaw he's since fixed after one unit came back.  Probably a good way to get a discount.  I saw one at his workshop where the whole box is covered in patina.  It actually looks better tbh.  The S7 generates the least amount of residual heat of any of his amps due to the efficiency of the transformers.  It's a paint/anodizing flaw.
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #81 on: December 25, 2012, 07:16:39 PM »
Quote from: Analixus on December 25, 2012, 05:51:21 PM
Nope, it's a flaw he's since fixed after one unit came back.  Probably a good way to get a discount.  I saw one at his workshop where the whole box is covered in patina.  It actually looks better tbh.  The S7 generates the least amount of residual heat of any of his amps due to the efficiency of the transformers.  It's a paint/anodizing flaw.

I like it.  Adds character.
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #82 on: December 25, 2012, 07:40:40 PM »
The distressed look is all the rage right now.

I haven't noticed it happening with mine, but I haven't looked out for it either.
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #83 on: December 26, 2012, 12:10:32 AM »
That side panel looks anemic  :))
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #84 on: December 26, 2012, 12:18:36 AM »
Quote from: n3rdling on December 26, 2012, 12:10:32 AM
That side panel looks anemic  :))

Is it low on red blood cells?  :)p8
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #85 on: August 16, 2013, 01:27:03 PM »
What tubes are included in the tube package for the Super 7 on the EC site? I'm talking about the $175 tube package. Are the tubes there worthy of the amp in making them sound realistic/balanced/spooky/younameit? :D
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Re: REVIEW: Eddie Current Super 7
« Reply #86 on: August 16, 2013, 02:12:08 PM »
ElectroHarmonix 6SN7. They're ok, but not anything special. QC is ok, but not great - there are better and worse tubes in this brand. They're not too resilient against shock, so you might get some microphonic ones due to shipping.
Slightly edgy sound with plenty of bass. Microdynamics are so-so, but depth is good. "Mario" of tubes, doesn't do much wrong, but doesn't do anything really good either. Burn in of these takes about a week in S7 - they become less edgy and show more depth.

They're a decent preview of what the amp is capable of and just that - a preview. Which is still really good.
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