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Dec 16, 2017 at 6:41 PM Post #17,266 of 39,986
gibosi said:
In the original listing, the pic wasn't all that good, but I am pretty sure it was a Tung-Sol. Also, they showed only one tube, so we couldn't be sure that they were all the same. Anyway, I have sent you a pm with more info.
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Well I check my tubes and they are as you described. So it's Mr Tung Sol masquerading as Los Gatos here. They do sound very nice with the 2 Fivres. My quick session with the GE 6BX7gt didn't reveal much differences but I need to forensically test it again later. I'll let the these tube tones burn in my mind first. :)
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 6:42 PM Post #17,267 of 39,986
gibosi said:
In my experience, collecting rectifiers is much less expensive then collecting headphones and amplifiers, as it seems some here do. lol :)
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Well, I certainly can not disagree with that :dt880smile:

Yeah, the Fat G37 cost some serious dollars.

I have the 3DG4 in right now..it is very hard to fault this tube in the GEL3N amp.

I have come to really like it and I can buy 5 NOS ones for like under $30 delivered
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 6:52 PM Post #17,268 of 39,986
gibosi said:
In my experience, collecting rectifiers is much less expensive then collecting headphones and amplifiers, as it seems some here do. lol :)
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BUT collecting headphones and amps are more fun. Can't believe I have 5 headphones now. If I didn't sell the T1, it would be 6. Then I have to buy headphone stands too. After 2 Omega stands, I compromise and bought el cheapo Samdi stands. Santa has come and gone several times since March of this year. I'm sure he won't be back on Christmas Eve. He's had enough delivering my parcels.
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 7:18 PM Post #17,270 of 39,986
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 7:55 PM Post #17,271 of 39,986
UntilThen said:
BUT collecting headphones and amps are more fun. Can't believe I have 5 headphones now. If I didn't sell the T1, it would be 6. Then I have to buy headphone stands too. After 2 Omega stands, I compromise and bought el cheapo Samdi stands. Santa has come and gone several times since March of this year. I'm sure he won't be back on Christmas Eve. He's had enough delivering my parcels.
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More fun? You have only 5 headphones and a few amps? I have over 50 rectifiers. Simply by swapping out one tube, I have a different amp. So 50 rectifiers equals 50 different amps. How do you know I am not having more fun? :)
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 8:52 PM Post #17,272 of 39,986
That's what I'm afraid of. Too much fun rolling tubes. As it is, I'm going a bit nuts here. With rectifiers in the equation, it might be the tip of the iceberg for me. :beyersmile:

It's the weekend so why not roll some combination. Here's what I've been curious about. Blending 5998 and 7236 tubes. I'm using Ken Rad 6sn7gt as driver. This is my brand new NOS driver. Never heard a Ken Rad 6sn7gt before. So here goes....

Ken Rad 6SN7gt + Cetron 7236 + Tung Sol 5998.

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Dec 16, 2017 at 9:26 PM Post #17,274 of 39,986
Wow this combo is too good. Nothing's going to get done today. This might get the CotM award - Combo of the Month. I'm just discovering what this amp can do.

It's literally blending 7236 and 5998 tones together. Explosive.
 
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Dec 16, 2017 at 11:10 PM Post #17,275 of 39,986
UntilThen said:
That's what I'm afraid of. Too much fun rolling tubes. As it is, I'm going a bit nuts here. With rectifiers in the equation, it might be the tip of the iceberg for me. :beyersmile:

It's the weekend so why not roll some combination. Here's what I've been curious about. Blending 5998 and 7236 tubes. I'm using Ken Rad 6sn7gt as driver. This is my brand new NOS driver. Never heard a Ken Rad 6sn7gt before. So here goes....

Ken Rad 6SN7gt + Cetron 7236 + Tung Sol 5998.

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If you put a GZ34/U52 instead of that Ken-Rad, you will turn your new toy into heaven. LOL
 
Dec 16, 2017 at 11:54 PM Post #17,276 of 39,986
attmci said:
If you put a GZ34/U52 instead of that Ken-Rad, you will turn your new toy into heaven. LOL
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You are a bad influence. I shall not listen to you. :wink:

The 7236 / 5998 tubes are explosive. It's like a live rock concert.

I shall dial down the temperature next. Will run 7 x 6SN7s. I want to hear Beethoven Moonlight Sonata on this.
 
Dec 17, 2017 at 3:26 AM Post #17,277 of 39,986
Now for the acid test of how well it will drive 7 x 6SN7s. For this I round up the magnificent 7, which as you know is a motley crew of mercenaries.

The leader - Sylvania 6SN7W metal base - he's the bald head with the chrome top
1st pair - Sylvania 6SN7W black base - they are sharp and good with the knives
2nd pair - National Union 6SN7gt black glass - they are good with anything
3rd pair - RCA 6SN7gt VT231 Smoke Glass - these carry the heavy fire power - counting on them for bass duties.

Moonlight Sonata passed with flying colours. The sweet sweet tone of 6SN7s shines on this piano masterpiece. Just what it needs. Simply beautiful.

Next Private Investigations - Dire Straits. Need to hear Knopfler's guitar magic. This is really the way to hear his guitar works. Couldn't have been better !!! There's bass here to my utter surprise. Even Sultans of Swing is swinging !!!

Lastly Should It Matter - Sissel Kyrkjebo. This is the test for vocals and imaging. Sissel passed with flying colours. She'll be glad to know that.

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Dec 17, 2017 at 4:17 AM Post #17,278 of 39,986
Your Ulysses seems like many amps in one body. That is an extreme excellent value and very enjoyable amp. Do you still have time to talk to the missus? :ksc75smile:
 
Dec 17, 2017 at 4:31 AM Post #17,279 of 39,986
It is a wonderful amp and I'm glad I have it. I didn't expect 7 x 6SN7s to sound so good on this amp. After an hour of play, the tone stabilise and flesh out. All my six tubes are burn in to some degree on prior amps except the driver. The amp is cool running on 7 x 6SN7s. :)

Bass is lighter than 6 x 6BX7 but it's not really lacking. It has a very nice clear tone and good texture.
 
Dec 17, 2017 at 4:41 AM Post #17,280 of 39,986
6Sn7s can really pound on Perfectamundo by Billy Gibbons and the BFG. On Billie Jeans, these tubes shows what it can do. The rhythmic beat and drums comes alive.

It's hard to tell which tube combination I like most now. They all sound really good.
 
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