That's a good guess. I've never seen "Twinplex" as any part of a tube brand, label, or description before. OTOH, if the 6C8G wasn't introduced until 3 years later, it's doubtful a piece of equipment built prior to that would use that tube type...adapters didn't come along until HeadFi. LOL!
Im looking into adapters from our bulgarian friend 7N7 to 6sn7, and a dual 6j5 to 6sn7. Can anyone help me understand the pros and cons of 2 driver tubes over a single one? Do they have to "match"?
Thanks for your help @JKDJedi
That's a good guess. I've never seen "Twinplex" as any part of a tube brand, label, or description before. OTOH, if the 6C8G wasn't introduced until 3 years later, it's doubtful a piece of equipment built prior to that would use that tube type...adapters didn't come along until HeadFi. LOL!
Im looking into adapters from our bulgarian friend 7N7 to 6sn7, and a dual 6j5 to 6sn7. Can anyone help me understand the pros and cons of 2 driver tubes over a single one? Do they have to "match"?
Thanks for your help @JKDJedi
Not really any pros or cons in using two tubes over one. But you should stick with the same manufacturer/design. The triodes don’t have to be matched. Given the choice or while shopping around, it can be something to look for but I wouldn’t pay much more for it.
Im looking into adapters from our bulgarian friend 7N7 to 6sn7, and a dual 6j5 to 6sn7. Can anyone help me understand the pros and cons of 2 driver tubes over a single one? Do they have to "match"?
Thanks for your help @JKDJedi
It helps a lot if they match, think it's ok if your off by 10-15 (maybe) I think your referring to the 6J5 tubes, they're not sold in pairs that often unfortunately. If you see them , grab them. The important thing with these dual setups, and probably the MAIN reason there has to be a dual setup (6J5 & friends) is that they are single triode tubes. (only one plate) The 7N7 and 6SN7 are dual triode tubes. (two plates). They do do double duty, left and right channels. The single triode tubes just do the one channel, hence the left and right setup, dual to single slot adapter. Like mentioned above find same manufacturer and type for best fit, roll of the dice but most of the time you get lucky. And hard to tell if they're not matched, ignorance is bliss.
It is my number one choice. I do read a lot of love/hate with their sound profile. and some reviewers are quick to recommend other brands. But I don’t see many with higher ohm options. I also know that my software will automatically tone down the highs some, so I’m not too concerned about it being harsh. IMO the 1990s are overpriced at $600 and I will wait until they are on sale this fall. I emailed Beyerdynamic and asked about an upcoming deal.
Beyerdynamic choices offered in 600 ohm:
T1 2nd gen ($650)
DT-1990 ($600, ideally pay $400 or less)
DT-880 or DT-990 ($200)
It is my number one choice. I do read a lot of love/hate with their sound profile. and some reviewers are quick to recommend other brands. But I don’t see many with higher ohm options. I also know that my software will automatically tone down the highs some, so I’m not too concerned about it being harsh. IMO the 1990s are overpriced at $600 and I will wait until they are on sale this fall. I emailed Beyerdynamic and asked about an upcoming deal.
Beyerdynamic choices offered in 600 ohm:
T1 2nd gen ($650)
DT-1990 ($600, ideally pay $400 or less)
DT-880 or DT-990 ($200)
It is my number one choice. I do read a lot of love/hate with their sound profile. and some reviewers are quick to recommend other brands. But I don’t see many with higher ohm options. I also know that my software will automatically tone down the highs some, so I’m not too concerned about it being harsh. IMO the 1990s are overpriced at $600 and I will wait until they are on sale this fall. I emailed Beyerdynamic and asked about an upcoming deal.
Beyerdynamic choices offered in 600 ohm:
T1 2nd gen ($650)
DT-1990 ($600, ideally pay $400 or less)
DT-880 or DT-990 ($200)
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