[Xcalibur255]

Or another, more cynical possibility: he has bot scripts that buy up supplies from other retailers when they pop up and the he re-sells them for an additional markup for more profit. This nonsense has been driving up the price of many things lately and these botting scripts are easy to get ahold of and use for anybody with no conscience and no problem with dragging down the consumer economy by being a "non-value add" middleman.

 

[Galapac]

Or another, more cynical possibility he has bot scripts that buy up supplies from other retailers when they pop up and the he re-sells them for an additional markup for more profit.

I think you’re right and unfortunately agree with you, no one is that lucky.

 

[Monsterzero]

yep

Exactly the reason I sold them back to UT. Guilt for actually using them!

 

[Xcalibur255]

I'm a big fan of buying tubes that are nice, but not *too* nice. It really helps keep the OCD in check. If there's a crooked top mica or a faded logo then I don' t have to talk myself into putting them in the amp.

 

[mordy]

I'm a big fan of buying tubes that are nice, but not *too* nice. It really helps keep the OCD in check. If there's a crooked top mica or a faded logo then I don' t have to talk myself into putting them in the amp.

The best feeling is to use a very inexpensive tube that sounds great.

 

[mordy]

Just saw a great definition that I want to share (applies to much more than tubes):
Synergy: One plus one equals three.

 

[gibosi]

The best feeling is to use a very inexpensive tube that sounds great.

Just saw a great definition that I want to share (applies to much more than tubes):
Synergy: One plus one equals three.

While of course, the thrill of paying a little to get great sound feels awfully good, for me the real thrill is finding synergy, especially from a combination of tubes that few if any have tried. This evening, rolled in a Mullard ECC33 with the Mullard 6080s and TFK rectifier, and it's surprisingly good. I never would have thought it! Synergy.

And having majored in Mathematics, I especially like that definition of synergy: 1 + 1 = 3.

 

[Xcalibur255]

The best feeling is to use a very inexpensive tube that sounds great.

That's why I've had the same 3DG4 rectifier in my GOTL for more than 10 years running now.

I paid exactly one dollar for it, not joking.

 

[mordy]

While of course, the thrill of paying a little to get great sound feels awfully good, for me the real thrill is finding synergy, especially from a combination of tubes that few if any have tried. This evening, rolled in a Mullard ECC33 with the Mullard 6080s and TFK rectifier, and it's surprisingly good. I never would have thought it! Synergy.

And having majored in Mathematics, I especially like that definition of synergy: 1 + 1 = 3.

Now, a real good feeling synergy is when you use $5 tubes - 1 + 1 = 5 lol

 

[Zachik]

And having majored in Mathematics, I especially like that definition of synergy: 1 + 1 = 3.

Computer Science major here... 1+1=10
(...and that has nothing to do with synergy!)

 

[whirlwind]

yep

I only use my GEC 6AS7G for special days...I usually listen to them on my birthday...Christmas.
I must say that I quite enjoy them though.

 

[bcowen]

And having majored in Mathematics, I especially like that definition of synergy: 1 + 1 = 3.

If you had majored in engineering the result would be the same. Gotta have that safety factor, of course.

 

[leftside]

Why do I get the feeling most people on here have an engineering, computer, or math background? Computing for me. Although I like to pretend I'm a mountain biker.

 

[Xcalibur255]

Computer Science major here... 1+1=10
(...and that has nothing to do with synergy!)

I couldn't stick with it. I sometimes wonder if the field has changed enough in the last 25 years to make it worth trying again, but then I just sigh and the thought passes.

 

[mordy]

Why do I get the feeling most people on here have an engineering, computer, or math background? Computing for me. Although I like to pretend I'm a mountain biker.

Not me - health care and retail. And for the past number of years: Retired, meaning (tube) rolling along....