[rosgr63]

SO I need some adapters made and have posted in the DIY Forum for help but I have not been lucky yet.
If you do get somebody who will be willing to build adapters please let me know.

 

[Silent One]

I've been looking for a DIY entry the past 12 months... could this be it? Of course, I would need some advising but, if push comes to shove, I might wanna have a go at this specific adapter for this particular rectifier (The Mighty 596).

 

[rosgr63]

My request was posted 10 days ago http://www.head-fi.org/t/607553/tube-adapters
 
It's a new type of adapter for testing a new family of tubes that will give the 6SN7's a hard time.
Meantime I am waiting for the parts to arrive.
 
When I get the adapters built and carry out some tests I will introduce the new family of tubes to Head-Fi.
 
Mean time form independent tests from a friend in France and another in Australia the results are very encouraging.

 

[grokit]

SO, 2359glenn would probably be kind enough to give you a parts list? He mentioned that he used the last of the ones he had when he made mine.

 

[Silent One]

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My request was posted 10 days ago http://www.head-fi.org/t/607553/tube-adapters
 
It's a new type of adapter for testing a new family of tubes that will give the 6SN7's a hard time.
Meantime I am waiting for the parts to arrive.
 
When I get the adapters built and carry out some tests I will introduce the new family of tubes to Head-Fi.
 
Mean time form independent tests from a friend in France and another in Australia the results are very encouraging.

 
This is great to hear! I wonder what series of tubes the ones you're working mirror the closest? Above, when I ask "Could this be it?" 

 I am speaking to a possible opportunity for me to gain a foot-in-the-door to DIYing, not a particular post. 
 
Ah, but look what my post fleshed out! Do I have the right amp to beta test with the others?

 

[Silent One]

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SO, 2359glenn would probably be kind enough to give you a parts list? He mentioned that he used the last of the ones he had when he made mine.

 
Yes, he would. But I wouldn't want to burden him with trivial matters through his period of restoration. When the opportunity arises, I'll ask though. Did you receive your adapter?

 

[grokit]

Sure did, the same day my tube came in!

Now I need another 596...

 

[rosgr63]

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This is great to hear! I wonder what series of tubes the ones you're working mirror the closest? Above, when I ask "Could this be it?" 

 I am speaking to a possible opportunity for me to gain a foot-in-the-door to DIYing, not a particular post. 
 
Ah, but look what my post fleshed out! Do I have the right amp to beta test with the others?

 
Yes it's fully compatable to the 6SN7 less microphonic, much cheaper.................
Now you got me talking, SO you're so bad!
 
Once I get the adapters built you'll be the first US based Head-Fier  to test them.

 

[Silent One]

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Sure did, the same day my tube came in!
Now I need another 596...

 
Though I can be quiet sometimes (discreet), 

 you know I got your back, baby! Bought one tonight, as a matter of fact - NOS 1956. I've been doing some ground work on this glass the past few weeks and have turned up a number of surpluses. Will not disclose any quantities or prices anymore - PM only. It's still a very rare tube but I have been shaking the Military surplus coconut tree. And gotten hit over the head with a many of exorbitant coconuts from brokers. Next time I'm shown insane mark-ups, I'm going to ask "Is it ok if I fax your invoice to the IRS?"  Failing to report income, are we? 

 
But we gotta problem, grokit! Word has gotten out about the attributes of the Mighty 596. While researching the tube in April, I came across a few sources who only learned about the tube through web postings recently... OURS. Dealers and suppliers don't give a rip about us, rather, if there's a Buck or a Grand to be made by another's interest, so be it! We have slowly awakened the community by our enthusiasm (I'm guilty in this regard 

 ). Just a couple of weeks ago, a Chinese collector just bought an entire lot of 596's... all of 'em. Our known Hong Kong seller had 'em in his shop for years with no interest from anyone. 
 
So no, I'm not being paranoid as I am being cautious - why drive up the price of something we want ourselves? I suggest we discuss pricing, availability and location behind closed doors in PM's. This week, I'll help track down a backup for you.

 

[Silent One]

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Yes it's fully compatable to the 6SN7 less microphonic, much cheaper.................
Now you got me talking, SO you're so bad!
 
Once I get the adapters built you'll be the first US based Head-Fier  to test them.

 
Intrigued. And highly interested! Much more interesting could be the story of how this all came about. A Private Message, perhaps?

 

[wotts]

I had a lead on a single 596, but that fell through. I'll continue to search for this elusive monster!
 
As for the adapters, I'm going to look into what it takes to make them. I have a number of manufacturing resouces available to me and might be able to build them. If I recall correctly, the pins were hard to find, but I'm getting ahead of myself...

 

[rosgr63]

SO I was told about it by Bruno my French Tube Guru and dear friend.
 
It's not my discovery but his, I can't say much more for now in public.
 
I am not going to have the prices pushed sky high before we stock up first.
So it might be a good idea if we keep this private for the minute. 

 

[Silent One]

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I had a lead on a single 596, but that fell through. I'll continue to search for this elusive monster!
 
As for the adapters, I'm going to look into what it takes to make them. I have a number of manufacturing resouces available to me and might be able to build them. If I recall correctly, the pins were hard to find, but I'm getting ahead of myself...

 
The pins are sometimes hard to find. Can be frustrating to source as witnessed by my own requests for adapters. Now that I know your interest in the elusive monster, perhaps I can help - I know where they lunch. 

 Even monsters gotta eat! Sending a PM...

 

[Silent One]

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SO I was told about it by Bruno my French Tube Guru and dear friend.
 
It's not my discovery but his, I can't say much more for now in public.
 
I am not going to have the prices pushed sky high before we stock up first.
So it might be a good idea if we keep this private for the minute. 

 

 Without question! It's akin to shooting one's own foot from shooting off one's mouth.

 

[rosgr63]

SO Nicely put!

Now I am counting on the first part of your name!
 
Wotts do you mean you might be able to find somebody who can build adapters?