[Skylab]

Just to provide an alternate opinion, I don't like the sound of the Svetlanas. They just aren't pretty to listen to IMO.

If you want a leaner sound than a 6AS7, go for a nice JAN 6080. They are good sounding, just not as warm as a 6AS7, and they are cheaper than dirt.

 

[Turgidson]

What are the differences between a Tung-Sol 7236 and 5998 ? From what I've read, the 7236 is said to be a replacement for the 5998, but that doesn't mean they'd sound the same...

 

[Skylab]

I have a pair of Tung-sol 7236's. They sound quite good, but I prefer the 5998, and the 7236es are harder to find and are even more expensive. The 7236's are leaner than the 5998, but less so than the 6080.

IMO:

WARM/LUSH - 6AS7G - 5998 - 7236 - 6080 - LEAN/BRIGHT

EDIT: I see www.tubesandmore.com has 7236's on sale for $30 each...

 

[nick20]

FYI, 4 5998 tubes remaining. I sold 6 tonight.

 

[malldian]

Wow those went fast.

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow those went fast.

A few left.

8 more posts to 1,500.

 

[Skylab]

Nick, how have you liked the CV1988 in your 336i?

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nick, how have you liked the CV1988 in your 336i?

Headphones should be arriving tomorrow. The Denon D2000's, which may be too much, bass wise, as I'm looking for something along the lines of the Sony SA5000, K340, etc. I like detailed phones, with decent bass, which I've yet to find.

I had the AT:A2000's, and didn't like them at all. They had tight bass, but IMO comparable to the K701's, which I hate.


Rob, what phones in your opinion are more detailed than the D2000's, and offer a generous amount of bass?




-Nick

 

[malldian]

Nick whats the story, did you get my PM?

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nick whats the story, did you get my PM?

Can you resend please?

 

[keanej6]

so for like the last year i've been messing around with cheap tubes and found that i liked my tung sol the most. so recently i bought a 1960's 6sn7gtb from tube world and it was like i got my amp new all over again. so a few days ago i ordered the 5998 tung -sol in the back, and WOWWW!!! my set up has never sounded so good. the tone and instrument separation and everything just sounds amazing. thought i'd put in my 2 cents here as i have always come here to see what combo others are enjoying with this fantastic amp.

also tube world is an amazing place to purchase tubes. both times i received the tubes within 2 days of ordering.

 

[Skylab]

I also have gotten good service ordering tubes from Tubeworld.

 

[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.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f44/fs...ot-4-a-350757/

 

[AS1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f44/fs...ot-4-a-350757/

Highly recommended. I've got this one combined with a RCA VT-231. I'm amazed.
Looks like I'm not the only one:
Darkvoice 336 + 336i Tuberolling [ tubes ] - Page 37 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio
Quote:

Svetlana 6H13C + Sylvania VT-231 = WOW! : )

Darkvoice 336 + 336i Tuberolling [ tubes ] - Page 38 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[pataburd]

I never ran the 5998 in the 336i, but I actually prefer the Svetlanas to the Tung-Sol in the 337 (paired with the 6SJ7GT).

Coupled with the 6SN7 (in the 336i), I can only imagine how good the 5998 sounds! : )