Yaqin tube buffer

Have anyone of you tried the Yaqin Tube Buffer before? Any point of view to this gadget?

hi bravo..im using the tube buffer 4 the past 3 months,,overall i think 4 the price its nothing much too talk about,more warm n vocal much more clearer...recommended

already compare with x10d mfdelity..go for yaqin beb

Hi Fizi, have you upgraded the stock 6J1 tubes

bravo,still using ori tubes 6j1 la...our gengs alrdy diskus bout replacement of 6j1 in the forum..but i dun know to replace for what purpose ..my self still waiting 4 the best replacement tubes 4 my buffer..in the mean time still satisfied with 6j1...

Hi fizi, how different is it compared to the MF X10D? Thanks for sharing!

hi ken,the best thing is value 4 money..vocal much more clearer,sound warm and presentable to look at..still using 6j1 if upgrade much more powerfull i think..still waiting 4 info to upgrade/replace the 6j1 tubes..

Hi All,

I'm using the Yaqin Buffer for the last 6 months in my system. Its not for everybody and depends on what kind of music you listen to. I would say if your main priority are Vocals, GO FOR IT! Tame the treble on solid state amp as well (gives a tubbie sound).

But if you want that Ommph aka "feel" from saxophone or other power instruments, its not there lor. But overall piano, guitar and other instruments really feels like its in the room with you.

High Recommended as I'm a more to a vocal kinda person.
All in all you have to spend a lil more on a better interconnect and power cord that just might cost you more than the Yaqin =)

Here's my video on the Yaqin Tube Buffer in Action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-IL-ZU25qk

Having the Mullards CV4010/M8100 and the Western Electric 403B tubes for tube rolling. Both are great IMHO

More links here
http://www.sound-thinking.org/index.php?s=4b71d02ef9ea62cb527990ebd1c634ba&showtopic=4002

http://soundt.18.forumer.com/index.php?showtopic=3540

hi...this day,i'm officially join this yaqin group..he..he just receive this buffer today.Any advice do and don't will be appriciate.

hi chain..enjoy yaqin..r u bought yaqin supplier from johor??

yes...afraid to buy from ebay.connect from dac to amp.

chain,,edwin is a nice guy..meet personaly in c,highlands..u ask him
better tube to replace 6j1..he told me before but i already
forgoten..but still can refer to our blog members from 6j1
forum...

yes..i admit.he is a nice guy,we talks in YM about hifi and still on my YM members everydays.Talks about 6J1,i try to find it on ebay but doesn't know which one better between Mullard,RCA or russian tube.This is my first upgrade,i think:
1st. Tube 2nd.Capacitor And try to draw back the schematic diagram for future modification..but all of this after above 6 months.

Hi Chain. Welcome to the yaqin club. I and my friend has just got the Yaqin from Edwin too. Fast delicery & really a nice guy to deal with. I am currently away from home so cannot connect & listen to it....

I am searching up & down in KL to get a better tube for this little new gadget but too bad... can't get it everywhere. Ebay does have a lot of substitude for 6J1 but I myself also cannot make up the mind which one to buy? Should buy matched pair or normal one will do???

5654, 6AK5, EF95, CV4010, M8100, 403B..... from model to model, brands to brands.

But I will listen to the stock 6J1 for a while to decide.

Edwin must be very happy to see this topic.

Actually I believe I was his first customer for the yaqin tube buffer months back and when I called him he never did bring the buffer to Malaysia.

So far I invested in 2 interconnects(VDH the first ultimate/Chord CHorus 2 and an Wireworld Stratus 2 power cord + 2 tubes (Mullards CV4010 and the Western Electric 403B) that cost me well above the Yaqin itself.

I must say, the yaqin buffer has been in my system ever since I purchase it frm Edwin.

I compared the sound frm the VDH 1st Ultimate without the yaqin - "it was overelyy smooth and focus was not there.

Then I tried it with the Chord Chorus 2 . The sound was sharp and treble was too the high side.

Now with the Yaqin + the 2 cables = the sound really opens up and smooth is where it sound be and treble was tamed.

Great for Solid State amps!

agreed with u la brad..next time we can ask more discount from edwin hahhahaha..

hi guys,
I also just got one from Edwin and he sent me sms for this yaqin discussion, i think he's really happy by now from so much good feedback from you guys

what is the input voltage ? 220v ?

hi opera..yes the input voltage yaqin buffer is 220v...

Hi Fizi,

Do you use a step down converter ? If not would it burnt the device ?

Hi Opera,

I am using the Yaqin tube buffer too without using any step down transformer. Our A/C current here is 220-240.

hi opera..same with bravo..no need to used stepdown transfomer

Hi Guys,
I have extra pair Siemen 5654 tube for Yaqin, bring more warm sound but with good power cord & good interconnect.
Anybody interested I can let go for RM150 plus postage.

My second upgrade is capacitor may be next month after get Elna Audio cap.
Anybody have Elna Audio Capacitor to replace Yaqin original cap. I read somebody upgrade the cap with DynamiCap capacitor, the sound more detail & tranparent.

But I don't think we can get that capacitor in Malaysia.

jemmi...cant read ur typing..too small

Bravo/Fizi,

Is the input stated 220v - 240v ? If not, sooner or later, I believed it would burnt the tube or transformer. I also own a MIC amp, and the manufacturer told me that it would burnt the tube or trans. if use in long term.

opera..im also not sure..but im sure edwin(suplier) will advise us on that,he will know better bcoz he only suplier for yaqin tube buffer in malaysia (if i not mistaken laaa)..will ask him..

News from the net!!!..SOUNDSTAGE VACUM ONE will compete with yaqin tube buffer...introduction price RM380..specification not stated yet..info from mudah.com.my

EDWIN..i still support ur YAQIN TUBE BUFFER!!! already proven!!

yeah

Sound stage the star review says,

Pros: Well built and attractively presented; works well with budget CD players.

Cons: Slight loss of sonic detail and attack; probably not “analogue” enough for some; a bit pricey. Any

Hey Guys,

I'm going full tube this coming weekend and just might sell the YAqin tube buffer.

Will let you guys know as soon as possible.

Thanks
Brad

Hi Yagin Kaki,
I have few pcs WE403B tube, any one interested can contact me. 0127092600

sum question..where can i audi n buy this yagin tube buffer in malaysia n the price?? n how it work?? feel wan to try it.....can give sun info how to use it??

royroy wrote:sum question..where can i audi n buy this yagin tube buffer in malaysia n the price?? n how it work?? feel wan to try it.....can give sun info how to use it??

hi roy..u can contact Mr Edwin 0167887786 for info

royroy wrote:sum question..where can i audi n buy this yagin tube buffer in malaysia n the price?? n how it work?? feel wan to try it.....can give sun info how to use it??

hi roy..u can contact Mr Edwin 0167887786 for info

Fizi....

Is this something similar to a DAC ?

Hi, i am considering some tube amps. Is yaqin MC 100B good and price at RM 2,ooo ok? or Bewitch RM2,900 ok?
I went selayang mall and they show me DARED tube @ RM 3,500 can play TOTO rosiana and africa....what u think??

Go for the bewitch... sweet sounding

How much is this tube buffer?

The Yaqin Tube Buffer is only selling at about RM450+- only. Sounds good with my system but not at all with both of my friends Pre & Power amp.

BrAvO wrote:The Yaqin Tube Buffer is only selling at about RM350+- only. Sounds good with my system but not at all with both of my friends Pre & Power amp.

Hi bravo, if u dun mind, would u tell me how good yaqin tube?, what can improve?, its it value 2 buy?

Actually it will give me more analog sound from my CD player. It also sound warmer from my system too. Vocal is more mellow & control. Just worth to add on to my system. Maybe we need to tube roll to a better NOS tube like 6AK5 or 403B.

But bare in mind, it may not suits all system. It may blur out the sound of music reproduction. eg: with my friend's system with Audio Note power amp with Conrad Johnson pre & anothe friend's system with Sonic Frontier pre & power. For my tube integrated is singing.

oh i see,...thank a lot 4 your intention..some says it ok, some says not good...anyways thank a lot bro..

i used Yakin Tube buffer n i upgrade it to WESTERN 403b already. Wow! it's very great sound. after i used it, i cannot don used it when listen the music. very thanks from EDWIN

For the time being, I am using the NOS RCA 6AK5. I wish to try the Western 403B too.

Skooi3, where did you bought the 403B from & how much?

i told my friend from us bought it n send to me. the price i forget already. i'll ask my friend when he call me and let u know . sorry bro.

No worries, bro.

I will search around & my ask my nephew to bring back next month.

Hi, finally bought myself one from a nice guy forumer here, must thank brovo for his help.
Hooked it up this morning, many mixed feeling about this little buffer,
more like changing amplifier than upgrade. It somehow changed the way my systems sounds, sounds more focus to the midband,vocal is centred, bass is now much lighter and treble seems abit bright.
Still too early to conclude anything yet, but guarantee to have more fun in the next few weeks.

I just got one CD2 for myself (wanted to buy this since Jan 09 ). So anybody who run on 240v has any problem so far? Any
blown transformer? If no then I don't have to get a voltage regulator
and can use the cash for another tubes.

Anyway I also buy extra tube from ebay (GE 5654W/6AK5/EF95
matched NOS). Not sure if it's better or not. In fact this is my first
tube and I have no idea how it will sound lol. I know there's a new CD3
but why pay more for something you are not sure of haha.

Hopefully I will be getting good result as others have. Will use it in
between my Marantz CD6003 and AVR SR6003. Interconnect will be VDH The
name for both in and out.

If you read the owners manual carefully, the 220v is +/- 10%.
So should be alright to take anything from 200v-240v
i have no problem with the unit so far.

I haven't got the unit yet bro. Probably end of next week will arrive so
I don't have the manual. Try to look for one online but unable to get.
Anyway thanks for the info. At least I know it is safe.

arremie,

What's your findings after hooking up your new toy?