[whirlwind]

The EL34 is the tube I am most interested in trying for sure.

As far as the other tubes go, who knows how they will sound....they will have to sound damn good to beat the sound of the $25 EL3N tubes....maybe a different flavor though.

 

[UntilThen]

I already have a very good sounding amp in the OTL amp. It's vibrant, powerful and the bass impact is incredible with 6bx7s or 6bl7s. One and half years on, I'm still as captivated with the musicality of this amp. What would the Verite sound like on this amp. That I must find out for myself.

However, if you've been following this thread, you'll find that Glenn's pet love is the EL3N amp. He loves it. Says it's as good as the 45 or 2a3. I regretted not dropping by Sound Infinity's place last year for a listen on his beautiful EL3N amp. Here it is again.

 

[leftside]

If I understood Glenn correctly, which I may not have...lol

I can use all of these tubes as long as Deyan tied pins one and eight together on the adapter...which Deyan did do.

6K6G
6V6G
6L6G/5881
6F6G/KT63
KT77
EL34
EL35
EL37

And another that is considered among the best: KT66. And also the much cheaper KT63.

 

[Deyan]

And another that is considered among the best: KT66. And also the much cheaper KT63.

EL33, 6M6 and EL35 as well

 

[Deyan]

And don't forget EL37

 

[Xcalibur255]

Thanks for your effort in answering. Even if my hi-z headphones such as HD-600 are underpowered on the new GEL3N, I'm still willing to take the risk since it seems my planned Rosson Audio Rad-0 planars and HEDDphone One have a good chance to pair well with it.

I wouldn't equate an impedance mis-match issue with being underpowered. That's not really apples to apples. The amp will have plenty of power. The article you mentioned previously touches on this subject in a number of ways actually.

 

[Xcalibur255]

I must be the only person around here who finds too much choice to be overwhelming........

 

[UntilThen]

And another that is considered among the best: KT66. And also the much cheaper KT63.

Did you notice that the tubes spoken of here are appearing in greater numbers on ebay?

 

[Xcalibur255]

Did you notice that the tubes spoken of here are appearing in greater numbers on ebay?

That's a psychology subject. They were always there, you just weren't taking notice until they were already on your mind. In much the same way that you start noticing a certain type or color of car more often after you buy one of that type.

 

[mordy]

Big Brother (or Big Seller) is watching....
With all due respect to X255 I concur with UT, not to mention prices shooting up if something starts to sell.
And I think that you can add EL39 to the list.

 

[UntilThen]

That's a psychology subject. They were always there, you just weren't taking notice until they were already on your mind. In much the same way that you start noticing a certain type or color of car more often after you buy one of that type.

Could have sworn that 2 days ago when I looked, there were hardly any KT66. Now there's matched pair of GEC KT66 and Philips MiniWatt KT66 and lots of NOS 5881.

 

[leftside]

Could have sworn that 2 days ago when I looked, there were hardly any KT66. Now there's matched pair of GEC KT66 and Philips MiniWatt KT66 and lots of NOS 5881.

I'm trying not to look. I'm meant to be on the wagon and avoiding eBay. Addict enablers the lot of you! I wouldn't mind a nice pair of EL37 though...

 

[2359glenn]

So I bought these tubes from Langrex for the new amp and then Glenn told me he can get better sounding tubes for me at $4 each....

OK so no more buying tubes.

Maybe not better sounding a 6V6 is a good sounding tube

 

[JazzVinyl]

The EL32’s are outta there. This wonderful combo sounds enthralling and engaging:

12au7 and half dozen 6BX7’s...

Cheers!!

 

[JazzVinyl]

And remember gents, only those hard to find 1963 special issue red base GEC 6BX7’s... sound any good....