Nic Rhodes
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Anyone use 6SJ7WGT PhilipsECGs?
Thanks for the replies. Whats a reasonable price for a matched pair of 5998? I almost missed out on a pair on ebay that went for $130. I am looking at the ones going for $188 and I think that's a bit steep.
Occasionally there are good deals on ebay, but are you really getting what they're saying...
So, one of the RCA 6AS7 stopped working. It wouldn't light up. I let them cool down, turned off the amp and then swapped them. It was the tube. I have sent the store an email asking if I can return the tube for another one. If not, I am might as well invest in some 5998s and be done with it.
I have read the 'JAN' stands Joint army and navy. I have seen some JAN 5998 and I am wondering, are these a little different to the regular 5998? In terms of sound quality?
Any other substitutes for the 5998 in terms of the extra power and sound quality? I am using HE500 btw.
I did a 20 piece group buy last month, you just missed it. Prices keep going up quickly. A good non matched pair of NOS 5998 lately starts at $150. Matched would be more unless you get lucky. Occasionally there are good deals on ebay, but are you really getting what they're saying...
As i already stated..try the bendix 6080wb with graphite columns..also high gain tubes.and perfect for he500...almost same sounding as 5998 ts...but to my ears stronger bass and bit less detail compared to the 5998..i have both..