[nick20]

The average price for 5998's now, are between $35-$60. It all depends on timing. Often the 5998's resurface as a large lot, and there's periods where no one has them, which temporarily causes them to sky rocket in price. But when available, they're as cheap as $20.

Right now, it's a little slow in regards to the TS-5998.

EDIT: I just inquired about getting a hold of some more. I know a few tube wholesale guys by me in Orlando.

 

[malldian]

I found a pair at tubeworld, I guess I will wait and see what you find before I jump the gun. Hopefully a $20 set will jump out in the next couple days.

 

[nick20]

A cheaper alternative is the Svetlana tubes.. I liked them a lot, not as good as a 5998, but very clean, clear and crisp. Not a bad tube at all..

ECC230 = 6AS7G = 6N13S Svetlana Tubes. Lot of 4 - eBay (item 350081792659 end time Jul-28-08 14:39:26 PDT)


If someone buys one lot, he can then sell the other 3 here.. makes for $9 a tube.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif I found a pair at tubeworld, I guess I will wait and see what you find before I jump the gun. Hopefully a $20 set will jump out in the next couple days.

Not for a set.. $20 a tube, and that has only happened once, I believe. $30-$40 isn't bad. These tubes are worth more.. they're damn fine tubes.

 

[malldian]

I will buy the Svetlana and wait on the Tung-Sol, thanks a lot!

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will buy the Svetlana and wait on the Tung-Sol, thanks a lot!

Their really not bad tubes.. except the 5998 is a lot better in pretty much all aspects, but for the price, those are hard to beat.

When you receive them, let members, here, know that you have 3 for sale, for $10 or $12 shipped.

 

[malldian]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Their really not bad tubes.. except the 5998 is a lot better in pretty much all aspects, but for the price, those are hard to beat. When you receive them, let members, here, know that you have 3 for sale, for $10 or $12 shipped.

I have discovered that I am an anti-bass head. Once I realized why I didn't like the Denon 2000's at all I started pursuing the opposite effect with my sextetts. Only time will tell but I think this was a good discovery.

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have discovered that I am an anti-bass head. Once I realized why I didn't like the Denon 2000's at all I started pursuing the opposite effect with my sextetts. Only time will tell but I think this was a good discovery.

Which Sextett's do you have? EP,MP,LP?

 

[bobby001]

nick20 : did you compare the TS and the mullard as rear tube ?

 

[malldian]

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Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which Sextett's do you have? EP,MP,LP?

MP, I tried the LP but decided that I am looking for a bit more bass then they had, just with more control and tightness than I have heard as of yet. Hopefully the meet I am going to this Saturday can help me set some goals.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by bobby001 /img/forum/go_quote.gif nick20 : did you compare the TS and the mullard as rear tube ?

No Mullards for me. I spoke with Pataburd, who has both, and told him what music I listen to, and he concurred that the 5998 was best for me, and rock. So I didn't bother ordering one. Sorry.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif MP, I tried the LP but decided that I am looking for a bit more bass then they had, just with more control and tightness than I have heard as of yet. Hopefully the meet I am going to this Saturday can help me set some goals.

From my understanding, the Sextett's are pretty bassy. I may try them if the D2000's I ordered are too bassy. I too love tight, crisp detailed bass, almost like the Grado's. I may have to consider the Sextett's, and Sony SA5000.


How are the Sextetts, detail and soundstage wise?




-Nick

 

[nick20]

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[malldian]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif From my understanding, the Sextett's are pretty bassy. I may try them if the D2000's I ordered are too bassy. I too love tight, crisp detailed bass, almost like the Grado's. I may have to consider the Sextett's, and Sony SA5000. How are the Sextetts, detail and soundstage wise? -Nick

If I had to guess, I will be going back to Grado fairly soon, they are what I have in mind when I asked about the controlled bass. Although I don't have too much to compare too (read: take everything I say with plenty of salt), I would say that the Denon's would have out trumped the Sextett in detail if it weren't for the overpowering bass for sure. Sound stage goes to the Sextett by a slim, slim margin. Even after saying that, I still prefer the Sextett over Denon even if they were comparably priced.

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I had to guess, I will be going back to Grado fairly soon, they are what I have in mind when I asked about the controlled bass. Although I don't have too much to compare too (read: take everything I say with plenty of salt), I would say that the Denon's would have out trumped the Sextett in detail if it weren't for the overpowering bass for sure. Sound stage goes to the Sextett by a slim, slim margin. Even after saying that, I still prefer the Sextett over Denon even if they were comparably priced.

Thanks. I wish the Sextett's were more detailed... otherwise I might be all over them.