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Mar 29, 2018 at 5:19 PM Post #19,127 of 39,986
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 5:40 PM Post #19,128 of 39,986
whirlwind said:
I would be all in if it was for those tubes also! :)
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There would be more than just 2 of us wanting to buy it if it were those tubes. :)

However this is the tube I would urge you to try. Paired with 5998, it's a killer tone.

Also Eikon has overtaken HD800 as my preferred headphone on the GOTL. Atticus is sounding real good too. So is Audeze LCD-2f. Choices, choices...

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Mar 29, 2018 at 5:46 PM Post #19,129 of 39,986
UntilThen said:
These are the ones I want but they are $240 a pair.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHED-PAIR-6N8S-6SN7-1578-MELZ-HOLE-PLATES-TUBES-METAL-BASE-DATE-1954-YEAR/182535378235?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=eb0495f0fb274070969b430148e542ad&pid=100675&rk=3&rkt=15&sd=311945352347&itm=182535378235&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:eb11795a-3393-11e8-bcf5-74dbd180496e|parentrq:738dea211620a993a7a11230fffb2cf0|iid:1

So when Mordy says he has a source that sells quad for $100, I'm willing to try it but it turn out they are not.
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Matt, I save you over 100 bucks.

At that price, they have to be very good.

Do you have the $8 tubes Mordy recommended? If so, how do you like it?
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 5:51 PM Post #19,130 of 39,986
Hello tube family. I'm in the market for an " endgame " tube amp. I really don't like using the who endgame thing because there really is no end in sight, but I've recently sold my WA22 tube amp and looking for something next level. I've heard so much about the 300B tube and would really like to give it a shot. Are there any members that have one of Glenn's 300B amps that could answers a few questions along with maybe posting some pictures?

Thank you
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 6:01 PM Post #19,131 of 39,986
UntilThen said:
There would be more than just 2 of us wanting to buy it if it were those tubes. :)

However this is the tube I would urge you to try. Paired with 5998, it's a killer tone.

Also Eikon has overtaken HD800 as my preferred headphone on the GOTL. Atticus is sounding real good too. So is Audeze LCD-2f. Choices, choices...

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I have never heard one and I was on the look out for one good while back, but i never pursued it.
I would not pay the going prices for one though to be honest...I would need to keep looking for a really good deal....at a certain price point, I would rather save my money and roll headphones :stuck_out_tongue:

Since I listen to mostly blues and rock and classic rock....90% blues these days...the two ZMF headphones occupy about 80% of my headtime...the HD800 & RS1 get the rest.

After I have not heard the HD800 for a long tme, I put it on and man, it sounds wonderful...so I will never get rid of it, it is just a great can.

That being said...the Atticus & Ori are loads more fun and they are wonderful with Glenns gear.

If I ever get any cash flow...I may look for an ECC33 again.
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 6:07 PM Post #19,133 of 39,986
UntilThen said:
These are the ones I want but they are $240 a pair.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHED-PAIR-6N8S-6SN7-1578-MELZ-HOLE-PLATES-TUBES-METAL-BASE-DATE-1954-YEAR/182535378235?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=eb0495f0fb274070969b430148e542ad&pid=100675&rk=3&rkt=15&sd=311945352347&itm=182535378235&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:eb11795a-3393-11e8-bcf5-74dbd180496e|parentrq:738dea211620a993a7a11230fffb2cf0|iid:1

So when Mordy says he has a source that sells quad for $100, I'm willing to try it but it turn out they are not.
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As these do not have steel leaf springs supporting the upper mica, these are not "real" 1578. Metal spring spacers are one of the essential features of the 1578. The 1578 was designed to be a low noise and low microphonic version of the 6N8S, and the choice to use extra sturdy metal bracing was likely very deliberate. As the eBay listing shows mica spacers instead of metal, these tubes should be considered ordinary 6N8S with perforated plates.

Of course, I have no idea if an ordinary 6N8S with perforated plates will sound the same as a real 1578, and at that price I am not willing to make that comparison for you. lol
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 6:07 PM Post #19,134 of 39,986
Autostart said:
Hello tube family. I'm in the market for an " endgame " tube amp. I really don't like using the who endgame thing because there really is no end in sight, but I've recently sold my WA22 tube amp and looking for something next level. I've heard so much about the 300B tube and would really like to give it a shot. Are there any members that have one of Glenn's 300B amps that could answers a few questions along with maybe posting some pictures?

Thank you
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If you look through the thread you will find plenty of pictures and impressions

If you don't feel like working your way through the thread, I am sure someone will help you out .

Here are a few pictures of one of Glenns 300B amps.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/2359glenn-studio.600110/page-903#post-12659707
 
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Mar 29, 2018 at 6:17 PM Post #19,135 of 39,986
whirlwind said:
I would rather save my money and roll headphones :stuck_out_tongue:
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That is true. At some point all this tubes buying must stop.:ksc75smile:

It's tempting to buy a Utopia but I have another itch I need to scratch. I am going to buy a super monitor. The Axis VoiceBox S. Heard this 3 months ago in my system and it's the most ham fisted, tight bass, ultra revealing top end and a sound if you close your eyes, you would never have guess it's coming from a pair of small speakers.

And if you need ECC33, please do talk to Stavros, a fine gentleman.
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 6:36 PM Post #19,136 of 39,986
gibosi said:
As these do not have steel leaf springs supporting the upper mica, these are not "real" 1578. Metal spring spacers are one of the essential features of the 1578. The 1578 was designed to be a low noise and low microphonic version of the 6N8S, and the choice to use extra sturdy metal bracing was likely very deliberate. As the eBay listing shows mica spacers instead of metal, these tubes should be considered ordinary 6N8S with perforated plates.

Of course, I have no idea if an ordinary 6N8S with perforated plates will sound the same as a real 1578, and at that price I am not willing to make that comparison for you. lol
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With so many versions of 1578, I will just give up. :)
 
Mar 29, 2018 at 6:40 PM Post #19,137 of 39,986
whirlwind said:
If you look through the thread you will find plenty of pictures and impressions

If you don't feel like working your way through the thread, I am sure someone will help you out .

Here are a few pictures of one of Glenns 300B amps.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/2359glenn-studio.600110/page-903#post-12659707
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Thank you for this post. I have seen that amp and post before and a quick search reveals even more. I have been most curious as to the tube layout Glenn 300B amps take ( compatibility list ) and if it's possible to get the standard 300B, 5U4 and 6SN7 tubes in the kit? I do have to admit I am still learning / reading up on all Glenn's amp. I need to be out on the list but first must pick out an amp.
 
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