[fhuang]

  You want a British 6V6, try a Brimar. A bit "tubey" for some, but a classic, rich, almost technicolor mid-range that is the essence of what many people seek in a tube.
 
I may be the only one here, but I am not a fan of the Bendix 5992. Compared to something like an RCA black plate, it's got a sort of hard, "steely", almost solid-state edge to it.
 
The most common NOS are of course the JAN Phillips. These are the survivors of one of the last large tube buys of the US military in the 1980's. They are good and very rugged tubes, better than any modern production I've heard. However they are not the equals of the better brands from the "classic era" of tube production (self defined by me as 1935-1965).
 
There are tons of great 6V6 and a lot of sonic variation. Few tubes are more fun to roll.
 
I'm a fan of the French Mazda and Visseaux. The reference classic is of course the 40's-50's RCA  black plate.
 
My $.002. YMMV.

 
 
i'm check on some brimar, mazda and rca later(still recovering from this purchase).
 
and bendix 5992, i'll try that later but will be after trying all the 6v6g(big bottle).  i always refer the big bottle from my experience with 6as7/6080.  i never like the small bottle(6080). 

 

[fhuang]

  Agree about the Bendix, but still a very detailed sound! You've got to try Toshiba 6v6GT also.... Great sound! I also have Toshiba 6SN7 in first in line. But with Studio Six you can't go wrong that quick!!! I even did try Mullard GZ37 (indirect heated) instead of GZ34 (direct heated) and still Studio Six produces a beautiful sound. Call me a fanboy !!!

 
 
i have experience with gz37.  actually my favorite with my wa5.  not a clear favorite over gz34 but i do enjoy the gz37 a lot.  one thing, gz37 doesn't last very long.   if using on s6, it should only last even less, am i right?  does s6 get hotter using gz37? 
 
 
and studio six is a beautiful sounding amp.  i like it so far. 

 

[PAM005]

You're right - using GZ37 in Studio Six isn't economical choice in terms of lifespan !

 

[fhuang]

what about ob2?  so far, changing the ob2 tubes seems like a minor tweak. 10% of the sound, maybe? 

 

[PAM005]

I have tried Mullard OB2, Raytheon (nice glow) and Sylvania (green print). I've decide to keep the Sylvania (as long as they will last). Soundwise they complete the soundstage I like!

 

[fhuang]

the ob2 i have, mullard, rca, raytheon, and mazda, i think i prefer the mazda.  i don't know what it is, the presentation maybe? 

 

[fhuang]

by the way, what is/are your favorite headphones with the s6?  so far, i like ed8 and t5p a lot with it.  i remember testing it with lcdxc, which was very nice together

 

[PAM005]

  by the way, what is/are your favorite headphones with the s6?  so far, i like ed8 and t5p a lot with it.  i remember testing it with lcdxc, which was very nice together

"PERSONAL" Top 3: Audeze LCD-3 > Audeze LCD-XC > Grado PS-500

 

[fhuang]

grado is nice.  but i only heard my ps1000 once with the amp.  gs1000 is very nice

 

[PAM005]

  grado is nice.  but i only heard my ps1000 once with the amp.  gs1000 is very nice

I have had PS-1 Pro also.... ALO S6 sings with Grado's for sure !

 

[longbowbbs]

Studio 6 and Phono stage in route for review. My HD800's are salivating!

 

[fhuang]

  Studio 6 and Phono stage in route for review. My HD800's are salivating!

 
 
how do you like it so far?

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  Studio 6 and Phono stage in route for review. My HD800's are salivating!

 
 
how do you like it so far?

At the moment, it is a beautiful shipping box sitting on my floor!
 
I will get to it this weekend.

 

[longbowbbs]

The Studio Six is a wonderful amp! I am putting it through its paces now. Here is a shot from this morning.
 

I am running Amarra 3.03 and iTunes via a MBP through my Wyred $ Sound DAC2 DSDse and a Light Harmonic 10G split cable. HD800's, LCD-X's and Alpha Prime's are in the mix. I also swapped out the 5AR4 for a USAF-596. Better bass plus it is a visual treat too!

 

[fhuang]

those are bendix 5992?  what are you using for the 6sn7 and the ob2?