[watchdog507]

I'm using the balanced and single ended Mytek outputs. XLR to WA5 and rca to V281 so I can make quick comparisons.
I'm going to roll more driver tubes to see if I can resolve this. Other than that I just love to look at and listen to music through the Woo. I may just live with it!

 

[Contrails]

You can also try the Tung Sol 6SU7GTY black glass brown base. A 6SL7 substitute. They are cheaper than most 6SN7 tubes. But they give a higher gain. A musical but detailed tube. Extendeds well on both ends with a nice soundstage.

 

[watchdog507]

I have a box of 40 tested but unsorted 6SN7 tubes that I bought months ago.  I laid them all out and matched them up based on make, construction and test scores.  I tried a few pairs of what looked like NOS RCA and GE tubes.  I wasn't blown away with the results.  I found a Marconi and a Magnavox tube that were identical construction with a diagonal "O" getter between plates and identical plates right down to copper wiring and stampings.  These went in and were different from the start.  They certainly went a long way to improving the resolution and bumping up the treble clarity.  For now I'm satisfied.  I'll still try to find the Tung Sol Tubes as an option.

 

[gug42]

Hello,
 
I'd like to know if someone find new production tubes for WA6SE powertubes  ( 6DE7, 6EW7, 6EM7, 6DN7, 6FD7) ?
I have search on google and many sites without success.
 
 
Thank you in advance !
 
 
(I know that nos is supérior, but well really like to know if there will be tubes available in the next decade )

 

[watchdog507]

  Hello,
 
I'd like to know if someone find new production tubes for WA6SE powertubes  ( 6DE7, 6EW7, 6EM7, 6DN7, 6FD7) ?
I have search on google and many sites without success.
 
 
Thank you in advance !
 
 
(I know that nos is supérior, but well really like to know if there will be tubes available in the next decade )

Get an adapter 6SN7>6DE7 there are all sorts of new production tubes. There are tube adapters out there for other tubes.  You'll never run out of tubes.  The market has a way of filling voids where there is an opportunity.

 

[gug42]

Unlucky the 6SN7  are'nt compatible with WA6SE
 
cu

 

[watchdog507]

  Unlucky the 6SN7  are'nt compatible with WA6SE
 
cu

I just went back to the compatibility chart and you're right.  I'm surprised that Woo made the the WA6-SE with limited tube compatibility.

 

[joseph69]

 Quote:

  I just went back to the compatibility chart and you're right.  I'm surprised that Woo made the the WA6-SE with limited tube compatibility.

Unlucky the 6SN7  are'nt compatible with WA6SE
 
cu

 
I went back to the WA6 from the SE because I didn't realize this when I bought the SE.

 

[andru26]

Hi,
 
I just read your post and I wanted to ask our opinion about Viablue vs. BDR spikes. Which one gave you better results? Did you find one would work better under a particular component than the other?
 
Many thanks!

 

[kyle1010]

DeOxit does the job - just a little. Also be sure to give the pins a "rinse" with isopropyl alcohol afterwards to remove any junk. Apply with a cotton bud/swab.

Awesome. Which Deoxit though? Spray, wipes, tube of liquid? Can you shoot me a link to the specific product you use?

 

[phase0]

Awesome. Which Deoxit though? Spray, wipes, tube of liquid? Can you shoot me a link to the specific product you use?

 
This is what I got:
 
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-SKGXMDBULK-Deoxit-Vacuum-Survival/dp/B007K8M9JA

 

[leftside]

Yeah the red stuff in that bottle.

 

[kyle1010]

This is what I got:

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-SKGXMDBULK-Deoxit-Vacuum-Survival/dp/B007K8M9JA

Sweet, ok I'll order that. Thanks guys!

 

[gug42]

  I just went back to the compatibility chart and you're right.  I'm surprised that Woo made the the WA6-SE with limited tube compatibility.

 
It seems to be about power  capacity.
6DE7 and other : 0,9 A
6SN7 and other : 0,6A
 

   
I went back to the WA6 from the SE because I didn't realize this when I bought the SE.

 
I see some people doing that .... but well with an orhto I prefer to have more ouput power, am I wrong ?
 
 
Another question : does a tube need a "burn in" time ?
 
Regards,

 

[gug42]

Another question
 
did you know if I can  use 5V3  tube in WA6SE ?