[jinrum8]

  Can anyone recommend a good input tube to match with the Chatham 6AS7G?

 
 CBS Hytron 5814A 

 

[i luvmusic 2]

No matter how I try, I can never get solder wick / braid to work properly

It is very simple adjust the heat of your iron(higher) or Tin the tip of your iron then put the wick on the spot you would like to unsolder put your tinned iron tip over the wick wait a few seconds until the solder start to melt then pull the wick gently without moving  your iron.If you moved the iron chances are the solder will not sipped through the wick.

 

[Loquah]

I'll give that a try. Perhaps it hasn't worked because I haven't tinned the iron in the past

 

[i luvmusic 2]

Even in high heat settings works well for me without tinning the iron let the iron and braid do the works,hope that helps.

 

[UKToecutter]

It helps if you apply some flux to the solder wick.
Helps it suck up and travel 

 

[i luvmusic 2]

 
It helps if you apply some flux to the solder wick.
Helps it suck up and travel 

Never tried that,good to know.Thanks! 

 

[Jimmy24]

   
 CBS Hytron 5814A 

 
Thanks, I've heard a lot of good things about that tube. I was going to order one from Vacuumtubes.net but they are sold out. Any ideas where I can get one?
 
Thanks!

 

[jinrum8]

I think there are some on ebay.

 

[Jimmy24]

I saw that. I just ordered a few for a good price! I got so lucky in finding them.

 

[jinrum8]

Enjoy. I really like it with the Chatham 6ASVG. Now I am waiting for the Chatham 2399 (5998) that I bought today.

 

[Jimmy24]

That's funny, I just ordered a Tung Sol 5998 instead of the Chatham 6AS7G. If you don't mind asking, where did you find the Chatham 2399? 
 
James

 

[Daniel4IEM]

Total noobie here as just got Crack + SB build this week. First time tube amp user. Can someone please orient me the two tubes (large and small)? What does each do and where can I learn more about pros/cons of different tubes for rolling?

Paired with hd600

 

[jinrum8]

I got it from a HeadfIier. Originally it was for his TS 5998 but he said it had a hairline crack and offered me the 2399. My setup is 
SB Crack > Halide DAC HD > T90. This setup gives me the analog (warm rich) sound I like with the correct tubes.

 

[Jimmy24]

Total noobie here as just got Crack + SB build this week. First time tube amp user. Can someone please orient me the two tubes (large and small)? What does each do and where can I learn more about pros/cons of different tubes for rolling?

Paired with hd600

 
From what I've digested over the last couple of days searching for new tubes, each tube can offer different qualities in sound. There are a few output tubes (the bigger tube) that are already established as sounding really nice with the Crack. The best ones being the WE 421A and GEC 6AS7G, but those will run you over $200 each. A few of the input tubes (smaller tube) that are recommended are Mullard CV4003, Valvo 12au7, and CBS Hytron 5814a just to name a few. Those will range between $20 to $100. Also, some tubes sound really good together and some don't. The two tubes that are reasonably priced are Tung Sol 5998 (2nd best Output tube) and CBS Hytron 5814a (very good quality for its price) that I just recently ordered. I'm still awaiting on how it sounds. Now, I'm not expert in the vacuum tube rolling game so I cannot tell you how any of these sound, just what I've researched on to be the most popular combos. I realized tube rolling is a subjective experience so it will depend on your tastes as well and can only be determined by hearing it for yourself. Hope this helped!

 

[Daniel4IEM]

Very helpful- thanks!