Termineyter
New Head-Fier
it says 22de4... i found they are not compatible, so still looking for 22de4
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
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fullbass
500+ Head-Fier
I would like to share my impressions from my first use of NOS tubes.
So far I have used 2x Sylvania 6v6 (black glass, 1950-60 years, about $100 for matched pair) and 2x Tungsram E80CC (1968, about $23 for matched pair)
Well, I have to say I'm very impressed. I was skeptical before that NOS tubes would be overly warm, muddy, inaccurate, and other such things.
Before that I used modern tubes from Genalex and it must be said that I bought a new set at the end of August, and six months later I got severe crackling and noise in one of the channels. Experimentally, I found out that the problem was in one of the 6v6 tubes. I bought this from a highly recommended store, and perhaps I have no complaints about the seller, as any tube can fail literally at any time.
With these NOS tubes I found complete silence, I can't even hear the slight hiss of the amp. Also to my surprise the sound presentation has excellent detail, very accurate, firm but deep, textured, thunderous bass, the soundstage is very spacious, which is important to me, it is also rich sounding, the sounds here have a wonderful body, volume. All in all, I can't pick on anything at all. For me these tubes completely beat modern tubes from Genalex for example.
So far I have used 2x Sylvania 6v6 (black glass, 1950-60 years, about $100 for matched pair) and 2x Tungsram E80CC (1968, about $23 for matched pair)
Well, I have to say I'm very impressed. I was skeptical before that NOS tubes would be overly warm, muddy, inaccurate, and other such things.
Before that I used modern tubes from Genalex and it must be said that I bought a new set at the end of August, and six months later I got severe crackling and noise in one of the channels. Experimentally, I found out that the problem was in one of the 6v6 tubes. I bought this from a highly recommended store, and perhaps I have no complaints about the seller, as any tube can fail literally at any time.
With these NOS tubes I found complete silence, I can't even hear the slight hiss of the amp. Also to my surprise the sound presentation has excellent detail, very accurate, firm but deep, textured, thunderous bass, the soundstage is very spacious, which is important to me, it is also rich sounding, the sounds here have a wonderful body, volume. All in all, I can't pick on anything at all. For me these tubes completely beat modern tubes from Genalex for example.
Glad to hear such good results! I have (pretty sure) the same Tungsrams on the way, and I'm receiving a pair of matched Reflector/sov-tek 6v6gta coming today. I'm excited to hear them, although I'll be happy enough if they fix a noise issue I'm currently having which has worsened after I thought it had been resolved (crossing my fingers it's a power tube!)I would like to share my impressions from my first use of NOS tubes.
So far I have used 2x Sylvania 6v6 (black glass, 1950-60 years, about $100 for matched pair) and 2x Tungsram E80CC (1968, about $23 for matched pair)
Well, I have to say I'm very impressed. I was skeptical before that NOS tubes would be overly warm, muddy, inaccurate, and other such things.
Before that I used modern tubes from Genalex and it must be said that I bought a new set at the end of August, and six months later I got severe crackling and noise in one of the channels. Experimentally, I found out that the problem was in one of the 6v6 tubes. I bought this from a highly recommended store, and perhaps I have no complaints about the seller, as any tube can fail literally at any time.
With these NOS tubes I found complete silence, I can't even hear the slight hiss of the amp. Also to my surprise the sound presentation has excellent detail, very accurate, firm but deep, textured, thunderous bass, the soundstage is very spacious, which is important to me, it is also rich sounding, the sounds here have a wonderful body, volume. All in all, I can't pick on anything at all. For me these tubes completely beat modern tubes from Genalex for example.
Please share your impressions of Reflectors. I’m waiting for arrival of quad. All of pairs were sold out)
Then, quad means two spare tubes.
I’m searching for the most closely matched tubes.
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6V6GT Reflektors? They are wide and spacious with fantastic bass and warmth.
A great pairing with the Sylvania 5814A.
fullbass
500+ Head-Fier
I have Reflectors too, but I haven't tried them yet. I'm afraid to change anything to make it worse
Just plug them in and let them warm up and see if you like them, if not revert back to your other tubes.I have Reflectors too, but I haven't tried them yet. I'm afraid to change anything to make it worse
The Reflektor 6V6GT's are my favourite 6V6 tubes.
Louisiana
500+ Head-Fier
If i found a pair, i will give them a try.
For now, my 6V6GTY Bendix are the best 6V6 Tubes i had in use!
Termineyter
New Head-Fier
Found my issue with all the noise coming from the amp. I have wifi powerlines installed throughout the house. Took em out made a hotspot with phone, all the noise gone... old house with bad electricity net and powerlines are not a good combo i guess. Will sell and buy new house ofcourse!
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I come here for the hi-fi, I stay for the practical solutions.
Any thoughts why the noise was in one channel, not both? It seems a bit odd.
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dynamic headphones
100+ Head-Fier
when you buy a tube amp, prepare to:
be unable to live without them afterwards and to go crazy due to the random noise issues that may pop up.
be unable to live without them afterwards and to go crazy due to the random noise issues that may pop up.
You can’t go crazy being crazy already.when you buy a tube amp, prepare to:
be unable to live without them afterwards and to go crazy due to the random noise issues that may pop up.
Prudent people don’t buy tube amps)
