[DavidA]

  I will ask for 14 days return grantee, if he answer yes is it a solid assurance?
also, he said the tube is from 1981. is it possible?
In his pics I can barley see the hard yellow print that is related to the 421A. it look more grey to me. and the font is very different than all that i've seen!

I think you might be better off with 2 TS-5998, the WE421A is really over priced IMO.

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

  I think you might be better off with 2 TS-5998, the WE421A is really over priced IMO.

I couldn't find a clear top ts 5998 anywhere (best version) and they coast 200$ anyway. 
if this WA 421A is legit I would prefer it for 280$. 

 

[DavidA]

  I couldn't find a clear top ts 5998 anywhere (best version) and they coast 200$ anyway. 
if this WA 421A is legit I would prefer it for 280$. 

While I have a pair of WE421A I wouldn't say they are worth the price premium over any TS5998, this is just my opinion after using these tubes for a few years now.  To me they are not better sounding, just a very slightly different sound signature, again IMO and YMMV.
 
This is what I would spend my funds on: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-NOS-TUNG-SOL-5998-TUBES-DOMINO-BLACK-PLATE-6080-421A-TYPE-PAIRS-AVAILABLE-/182262920711?hash=item2a6fb77607:g:Rv0AAOSwzgRW0e5k

 

[buke9]

While I have a pair of WE421A I wouldn't say they are worth the price premium over any TS5998, this is just my opinion after using these tubes for a few years now.  To me they are not better sounding, just a very slightly different sound signature, again IMO and YMMV.

This is what I would spend my funds on: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-NOS-TUNG-SOL-5998-TUBES-DOMINO-BLACK-PLATE-6080-421A-TYPE-PAIRS-AVAILABLE-/182262920711?hash=item2a6fb77607:g:Rv0AAOSwzgRW0e5k

Wow great price for those. If I didn't have to buy a new car yesterday I would pick those up.

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

If I'm goings with the 5998 I would want a clear top version. Besides this guy want 129$ for shipping! He won't accept using Standart usps. Only ups with tons of extra taxes for international buyers. Go figure!
Is there a reason to get a matched pair instead of one? I only have one a slot in my cracking.

 

[DavidA]

If I'm goings with the 5998 I would want a clear top version. Besides this guy want 129$ for shipping! He won't accept using Standart usps. Only ups with tons of extra taxes for international buyers. Go figure!
Is there a reason to get a matched pair instead of one? I only have one a slot in my cracking.

I have usually bought matched pairs in the past since I was considering an amp which needed match pairs in addition to my BH Crack.
I've never heard that the clear top version was better but then I've never asked, do you have a link to where you found that the clear top is a better tube?
 
The tubes I linked to are already sold, figured it was a really good price and was going to get them as a 3rd set.

 

[JamieMcC]

You know the GEC 6080 has the same plate structure as the 6AS7G both made in the same factory while its not at the same level as the 6AS7G version it still is a very nice tube with some similar traites and is a fraction of the price probably one of the best 6080 tubes about. If you study the plate structure you can also sometines find the branded as Valvo for just a few dollars a very nice sounding tube imo
 
Food for thought
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENALEX-UK-MADE-FOR-HALTRON-6080-VACUUM-TUBE-IN-ORIGINAL-BOX-/222202692814?hash=item33bc5004ce:gosAAOSwRgJXj4mI

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

Wow this is great news, is the ebay list you provided is a gec 6080? The same Sq?

 

[Tom-s]

The same factory. 
Also show up as Mullard i think.
 
Seen here:

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

I got a chance to grab a we 421A or gec 6as7g brown curved or
MWT A1834 with Black Curved Base and Cup Getter.
All Nib for about the same price each.
I never heard of the MWT A1834 before,will it fit my crack well?
What should I choose for best top end tube for the crack speedball. I would like a great detailels and dynamic, great bass and an overall warmth to the sound. Will pair it with the mullard ECC82 or new jj ec802s.

I would appreciate if you can help me choose the best of the three.
Hard decision!

 

[Tom-s]

GEC A1834 or 421A.
I saw the MWT 1834 on the bay. I think you get the same SQ from the tube Jamie suggested for 1/3rd the price.
 
Try E80CC with speedball.

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

Many thanks to you.

 

[Oskari]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENALEX-UK-MADE-FOR-HALTRON-6080-VACUUM-TUBE-IN-ORIGINAL-BOX-/222202692814?hash=item33bc5004ce:gosAAOSwRgJXj4mI

That would seem to be a Mullard-made tube…

Wow this is great news, is the ebay list you provided is a gec 6080? The same Sq?

The same factory. 
Also show up as Mullard i think.

… which is not the same as GEC.

 

[Oskari]

Double post.

 

[HOLLOWCOW]

so considering I ordered the 421A clear top,
is it worth having the GEC 6080 for a backup? does it have a different sound signature that make it worth having?
(what is the average price for them?)
 
I also have the RCA 6AS7G Black Plates as a backup.
Thank you!