[2359glenn]

  Glenn,
 
There is an adapter on eBay allowing the use of two 6BL7 in one 6AS7 socket.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Dual-Gold-plated-6BL7-TO-6AS7-tube-converter-adapter-/191792226144
 
What do you think?

When I build the OTL to use 6BL7s it uses 3 per channel. But 2 mite work fine the 6BL7 is a good sounding tube.
I told the people on the ELISE thread to try this and they had this adapter made.
 Just got the two EL3N to 6SN7 adapter today from the same place and it works fine.
I would say try it if it works out the 6BL7 is a great sounding tube with HD800s.

 

[Silent One]

 
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Been really enjoying watching your builds emerge, Glenn. Especially when your ideas get wicked!

 

[gibosi]

  When I build the OTL to use 6BL7s it uses 3 per channel. But 2 mite work fine the 6BL7 is a good sounding tube.
I told the people on the ELISE thread to try this and they had this adapter made.
 Just got the two EL3N to 6SN7 adapter today from the same place and it works fine.
I would say try it if it works out the 6BL7 is a great sounding tube with HD800s.

 
Will definitely give the 6BL7's a try. And of course I am very interesting in both your and Whirlwind's impressions of the EL3N. However, as I am currently up to my ears in tax returns, I have to put both of these on the back burner for now...

 

[murphythecat]

Im about to order the OTL. Have been reading about Lundhal transformer. what is the advantage going with the Lundahl transformer vs the stock ones?

 

[gibosi]

  Im about to order the OTL. Have been reading about Lundhal transformer. what is the advantage going with the Lundahl transformer vs the stock ones?

 
In one word, quieter.

 

[murphythecat]

   
In one word, quieter.

thats what I had read, so SQ is basically the same?

 

[whirlwind]

Yes, I think sound quality is basically the same, just quieter
 
The OTL with the Lundhal uses PY500  rectifiers, you can roll other brands, but the basically all sound the same to me..and they are wonderful and cheap too.
 
The OTL like gibosi has, you can roll 5 volt rectifiers, which there are many of.

 

[Clayton SF]

Flashback: May 2013!
 

 

[Xcalibur255]

Lower background noise should allow more plankton through (low level detail).  It's dependent on the whole signal chain of course.
 
If you do not plan to spend a lot of time using the 5998 tube and are going to focus on 6080/6AS7 then the more expensive transformer probably isn't worth it.  The intention behind it was to get noise out of the circuit specifically to compensate for the higher gain a 5998 has (which amplifies that background noise more).

 

[abvolt]

  Flashback: May 2013!
 

 
Oh yeah now that looks sweet..

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

  Flashback: May 2013!
 

 
I like all the gear, but I especially like the tables/stands....

 

[3083joe]

Ah - the delights of customs. I feel your pain. I was lucky with my HD800S - mine sailed right through.

Not quite so lucky with my V281 amp - that is being held and I will need to cough up some significant shekels to get that one released (GST + duties).

Some you win, some you lose...

What's your guys thoughts on 800vs800s?

 

[Clayton SF]

Happy Sunday!
Easy listening.
 

 

[whirlwind]

  Happy Sunday!
Easy listening.
 

Clayton, what tubes do you have in there ?
 
I would love to spend just 48 hours in that listening room of yours 

 
I am enjoying some Howlin' Wolf & Muddy Waters tonight.....HD800 and GEC6080 & TSBGRP.....pretty good stuff.
 

 

[parbaked]

  I would love to spend just 48 hours in that listening room of yours 

Don't do it!
You will put on 5 pounds and leave wanting 10 more amps and sous vide capability....