i can't find anyone with the black glass TSols, so i assume if/when i find one it will be expensive.

Quote: Originally Posted by plonter the RCA black plate should be good...creamy and lush mids and warm. I once ordered one but got a gray plate instead (although it also sound very good). I don't know the other tubes you mentioned. the tung sol 12AU7's are also very good...

Quote: Originally Posted by plonter the RCA black plate should be good...creamy and lush mids and warm. I once ordered one but got a gray plate instead (although it also sound very good). I don't know the other tubes you mentioned. the tung sol 12AU7's are also very good...

thanks. Can't find the tubes i listed on that thread. Not sure if that means anything or not.

i had a vendor recommend these: I have a couple excellent Radiotechniques on hand, 1960s vintage - they are $39.50 ea. I also have the excellent RFT (German) tube for $24.50 ea. I have this as well...(1) 6189 RCA black vertical rib plate 3 mica square getter, NOS in a white box...

i am retubeing this head phone amp. It currently has the stock RCA version tube put in there by the Fangster. i have suggestion from a vendor of the following three: -6189 RCA black vertical rib plate 3 mica square getter, NOS in a white box, excellent gain/Gm match and good section balance...

i am retubeing this head phone amp. It currently has the stock RCA version tube put in there by the Fangster. i have suggestion from a vendor of the following three: -6189 RCA black vertical rib plate 3 mica square getter, NOS in a white box, excellent gain/Gm match and good section balance...

i am retubeing this head phone amp. It currently has teh stock tube put in there by the Fangster. i have suggestion from a vendor of the following three: -6189 RCA black vertical rib plate 3 mica square getter, NOS in a white box, excellent gain/Gm match and good section balance! - $34.50...

ordered SH840s. Thanks for your help guys. I appreciate the input and assistance. You guys always come through.

Are the BD 770s more for studio work? I saw those for $200, same price as 250s.

Quote: Originally Posted by EvilSoundGuy 7 If you're lying on your back you'll be fine. The dt250's are relatively large but not too heavy. Trying to lie on your side is another story though, especially because the 250's cable attaches on one side of the headphones using a fairly large...

i have kinda narrowed it down between Shure 840s, AKG 271s & AT 50s. Shures appear to maybe fit more snugly, but i hae always been intrigued with AKG sound.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mink A lean bass, though very detailed and textured. If you can live with it these headphones are excellent. a leaner bass than the SR80s?

i do have a round, big head. I also have a left ear that is sensitive to highs, in that after prolonged exposure to highs my left ear tends to go numb soncically & shut out high frequencies for a day or two. Damage resulted from a Foetus concert many years ago. This is why i emphasized the...

i guess another qualifier should be that i will be laying down on a pillow most of the time with these, so i guess that would disqualify the more bulky ones that might be recommended otherwise. Does that apply to the 250s or Shures?