[musicman59]

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Thanks Xcalibur, that sounds enticing! I appreciate the link. Now to find a pair together.
So these are just called 6SN7 GT with no other distinction? It seems there are so many variations of Sylvania 6SN7, and that's before even knowing about this one.
Thanks again!

 
I am running a pair of 596 in my WA5-LE and I would recommend you the TS BG/RP 6F8G with Gelnn's adapters or surprisingly the Ken-Rad VT231 BG also matches great with great bass and very nice top end too.

 

[Sid-Fi]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking forward to finding a tube that has great synergy with the 596 on my system and with my headphones. Right now, I think I prefer the Princess with my current tubes. That being said, I think the 596 has higher potential once I find the right fit.

I've been curious about the Ken-Rad VT231 BG as they are much more affordable and easier to find than the TS BGRP. Based on my 596 adapter from Glenn, which is extremely well built and has zero microphonics, I really need to get a set of adapters for 6F8G soon. The Woo Audio adapters I had (sold them) picked up microphonics from my rectifier tubes.
 
How would you compare the Ken-Rad you mentioned with the RCA VT231 smoke glass. Have you heard? It seems like the Ken-Rad is described similar to my impressions of the RCA.
 
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I am running a pair of 596 in my WA5-LE and I would recommend you the TS BG/RP 6F8G with Gelnn's adapters or surprisingly the Ken-Rad VT231 BG also matches great with great bass and very nice top end too.

 

[musicman59]

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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking forward to finding a tube that has great synergy with the 596 on my system and with my headphones. Right now, I think I prefer the Princess with my current tubes. That being said, I think the 596 has higher potential once I find the right fit.

I've been curious about the Ken-Rad VT231 BG as they are much more affordable and easier to find than the TS BGRP. Based on my 596 adapter from Glenn, which is extremely well built and has zero microphonics, I really need to get a set of adapters for 6F8G soon. The Woo Audio adapters I had (sold them) picked up microphonics from my rectifier tubes.
 
How would you compare the Ken-Rad you mentioned with the RCA VT231 smoke glass. Have you heard? It seems like the Ken-Rad is described similar to my impressions of the RCA.
 

I have the RCA too but I have not listen to them in long time. I wil compare them over the weekend and report back.

 

[Sid-Fi]

Nice, thank you. Look forward to your impressions.
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I have the RCA too but I have not listen to them in long time. I wil compare them over the weekend and report back.

 

[hifimanrookie]

And this hobby is very sneaky, I might add.:evil:

And as i just found out..a very expensive one if ur not carefull..

 

[rosgr63]

I am afraid it's very expensive even if you are careful.

 

[hifimanrookie]

I am afraid it's very expensive even if you are careful.

I know that now....before i knew it.. today i ordered a pair of tung sols 5998's, a pair of rca 5693's reds and a pair of GEC Curved Brown Base 6AS7G A1834 CV2523 tubes and friday i will order a pair of rca vintage 1953's tubes..dont know exact model yet..is this the beginning of the end?

 

[dminches]

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I am afraid it's very expensive even if you are careful.

 
Stavros, I was just about to type that!

 

[dminches]

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I know that now....before i knew it.. today i ordered a pair of tung sols 5998's, a pair of rca 5693's reds and a pair of GEC Curved Brown Base 6AS7G A1834 CV2523 tubes and friday i will order a pair of rca vintage 1953's tubes..dont know exact model yet..is this the beginning of the end?

 
Are you following my paypal account?  I too ordered the 5998s and the GEC 6AS7Gs. Did you order them from Langrex?

 

[rosgr63]

John is good actually and ships the same day.
 
Nice tubes enjoy them.

 

[hifimanrookie]

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Are you following my paypal account?  I too ordered the 5998s and the GEC 6AS7Gs. Did you order them from Langrex?

No not from langrex..mine come from a seller in uk..can u give me the url of langrex? So maybe i can find other tubes?
Thanks

 

[dminches]

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No not from langrex..mine come from a seller in uk..can u give me the url of langrex? So maybe i can find other tubes?
Thanks

 
http://stores.ebay.com/langrex
 
who is your uk seller?

 

[Oskari]

Langrex is hardly a secret: http://www.langrex.co.uk/
 
Incidentally, Langrex (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/LANGREX) and Colomor (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/COLOMOR-VALVES-TUBES-COMPONENTS) are located in the same village (Billingshurst) on opposite sides of the railway line.

 

[Silent One]

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And this hobby is very sneaky, I might add.

And as i just found out..a very expensive one if ur not carefull..

 
Oh, we only use "careful" when it relates to high voltages, not high costs. 

 

[rosgr63]

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Langrex is hardly a secret: http://www.langrex.co.uk/
 
Incidentally, Langrex (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/LANGREX) and Colomor (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/COLOMOR-VALVES-TUBES-COMPONENTS) are located in the same village (Billingshurst) on opposite sides of the railway line.

 
And one of them was a Mullard Engineer.
 
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Oh, we only use "careful" when it relates to high voltages, not high costs. 

 
 
I like it, how very true.