[Astral Abyss]

Here's some you don't see too often... Since we're sharing.

 

[tafens]

The tube does not have to be "worn out" to give "dull sound". Some sound dull to your ears in your equipment even if they are in mint condition, eBay not to be blamed - or they are screeching like mad. Ask @bcowen about GE tubes... Some octals need to be resoldered - ask @Paladin79

@bcowen has made his opinion on GE’s quite clear.. and I do have a MELZ 1578 that needs resoldering.
Of course how a tube sounds in a system depends on many things, the ears listening not least, but it would be interesting to be able to know if the tube in there is a good representative of its type or not (without having to take the word of an eBay seller I know nothing about)

 

[Old Deaf Donkey]

Here's some you don't see too often... Since we're sharing.

Sharing? Sharing? Should I send you my postal address?

 

[leftside]

I haven't tried any of the ST bottle ones. These are the ones I'm liking right now:

See if you can find a second laddered plate TS 6J5. I find them very similar to the TS 6SN7 BGRP.

6J5 thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-reference-6j5-thread-l63-6c5-12j5-6p5-etc.934653/

 

[bcowen]

See if you can find a second laddered plate TS 6J5. I find them very similar to the TS 6SN7 BGRP.

6J5 thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-reference-6j5-thread-l63-6c5-12j5-6p5-etc.934653/

Sweet! Thanks for the link. I haven't tried any of the TS ladder plates. Yet.

 

[bcowen]

@bcowen has made his opinion on GE’s quite clear.. and I do have a MELZ 1578 that needs resoldering.
Of course how a tube sounds in a system depends on many things, the ears listening not least, but it would be interesting to be able to know if the tube in there is a good representative of its type or not (without having to take the word of an eBay seller I know nothing about)

You can always send them to me for testing. Most will probably test bad, but I'm happy to throw them away for you here rather than waste your money on return shipping. Just ask @Ripper2860 .

 

[bcowen]

Here's some you don't see too often... Since we're sharing.

You are correct -- don't see many (or any) of those floating around any more. Awesome looking tubes!

 

[bcowen]

I purchased them from a seller on NC. Curious if @bcowen has any experience with them...
https://www.ebay.com/str/ibismachine

Have never bought anything from that seller.

 

[Astral Abyss]

Sharing? Sharing? Should I send you my postal address?

Eyes only.

You are correct -- don't see many (or any) of those floating around any more. Awesome looking tubes!

Thanks for that. I'm not the best photographer but they're in pristine condition.

 

[PsilocybinCube]

I thought I bought a lot of headphone gear, then I look at @Astral Abyss

HEADPHONES: ATH-M50x, ATH-W5000, HD650, T1.2, LCD-2.2F, LCD-XC, Ori, Auteur, Aeolus, GH1, GH2, LA&OC Audio Society 25th Anniv., Ragnarr, AFC, HE-6, HE-560, Dharma D1000, Odin, Elex, 99 Noir
DACs: D-77, Yggdrasil, Amethyst
DAPs: Shanling M0, M6
AMPS: Ragnarok, Leeloo, Pendant, Ember II, Solstice, NFB-1AMP, Milo, WA2, WA6-SE, Crack+Speedball

 

[Astral Abyss]

I thought I bought a lot of headphone gear, then I look at @Astral Abyss

HEADPHONES: ATH-M50x, ATH-W5000, HD650, T1.2, LCD-2.2F, LCD-XC, Ori, Auteur, Aeolus, GH1, GH2, LA&OC Audio Society 25th Anniv., Ragnarr, AFC, HE-6, HE-560, Dharma D1000, Odin, Elex, 99 Noir
DACs: D-77, Yggdrasil, Amethyst
DAPs: Shanling M0, M6
AMPS: Ragnarok, Leeloo, Pendant, Ember II, Solstice, NFB-1AMP, Milo, WA2, WA6-SE, Crack+Speedball

On the plus side, I've stabilized.

 

[Wes S]

I thought I bought a lot of headphone gear, then I look at @Astral Abyss

HEADPHONES: ATH-M50x, ATH-W5000, HD650, T1.2, LCD-2.2F, LCD-XC, Ori, Auteur, Aeolus, GH1, GH2, LA&OC Audio Society 25th Anniv., Ragnarr, AFC, HE-6, HE-560, Dharma D1000, Odin, Elex, 99 Noir
DACs: D-77, Yggdrasil, Amethyst
DAPs: Shanling M0, M6
AMPS: Ragnarok, Leeloo, Pendant, Ember II, Solstice, NFB-1AMP, Milo, WA2, WA6-SE, Crack+Speedball

That is some serious gear there! TOTL no doubt.

 

[Wes S]

Finally scored a W! I am pumped to hear what it is all about! Time to see if my Tung Sol BGRP, can get dethroned.

Check out this beauty, on its way to me.

 

[bcowen]

Finally scored a W! I am pumped to hear what it is all about! Time to see if my Tung Sol BGRP, can get dethroned.

Check out this beauty, on its way to me.

Sweet! And a Navy military spec to boot. Interested to hear your thoughts on it when you get it. I have a couple of the micanol based versions, but the metal based ones are supposed to be another step up from those.

 

[Wes S]

Sweet! And a Navy military spec to boot. Interested to hear your thoughts on it when you get it. I have a couple of the micanol based versions, but the metal based ones are supposed to be another step up from those.

It sure is a nice looking tube isn't it! I will keep you posted once I get some time with it, and I am extremely excited to hear it. I have been reading up on this tube for years, and finally just said the heck with it and bought one. Life is short, enjoy it why you can.