[HeatFan12]

Famous last words....lol......
 
Me too....I said no more tubes for a while....When I purchased my last adapters for the WA2 there were some Tesla EZ80s (rectifiers for the WA2) that came up on the "you might be interested in these" page..lol...So, five days ago I put a bid on them and forgot about it...I woke up this morning with the "YOU WON" email...Hahaha

 

[UntilThen]

That guy on the Aune T1 thread did an amazing job reviewing tubes, making adapters. He went through so many tubes and score the good ones accordingly. Tremendous job. See page 260 of the thread.

 

[HeatFan12]

  That guy on the Aune T1 thread did an amazing job reviewing tubes, making adapters. He went through so many tubes and score the good ones accordingly. Tremendous job. See page 260 of the thread.

 
Indeed!  CoiL and lwrs really did bring it on with all the tubes.  With the review and compatibility.

 

[UntilThen]

Maybe I should keep the Aune T1. It's one of those gadgets that works and is not expensive.

 

[UntilThen]

eBay seller just replied that their adapters pin are longer than others. About 15mm longer so should be ok she said !
Ordering.

 

[Shaffer]

Famous last words....lol......

Me too....I said no more tubes for a while....When I purchased my last adapters for the WA2 there were some Tesla EZ80s (rectifiers for the WA2) that came up on the "you might be interested in these" page..lol...So, five days ago I put a bid on them and forgot about it...I woke up this morning with the "YOU WON" email...Hahaha

Don't you love it when that happens? I've picked up tubes for as little as $0.01 plus shipping exactly the same way.

Had a couple $4 tubes arrive today. Both NOS. Why am I not listening to them? Because, the freakin' adapter is still in China.

I shod a DV with a 7AF7 and a Chatham yesterday. Wow. Clarity, detail, and definition for days. Terrific sense of depth. A totally enveloping soundfield with DT990pro.

 

[UntilThen]

I shod a DV with a 7AF7 and a Chatham yesterday. Wow. Clarity, detail, and definition for days. Terrific sense of depth. A totally enveloping soundfield with DT990pro.

Ummmm those 7AF7 are 7N7 on steroids? Very tempting since I already have the adapters.
 
HF you should check out the Elise thread. Some fancy and exciting new tube experimentation there. I think your chemistry picture really applies.

 

[Shaffer]

Ummmm those 7AF7 are 7N7 on steroids? Very tempting since I already have the adapters.

They're a little more detailed. That's the most obvious sonic difference. They do everything better than a 7N7, but by a very small margin. They're also more difficult to find and typically cost a lot more. In all honesty, I cannot recommend paying a significantly higher price for 7AF7s, as the improvement is marginal.

HF you should check out the Elise thread. Some fancy and exciting new tube experimentation there. I think your chemistry picture really applies.

Yes!

 

[UntilThen]

Thanks for the advice on the 7AF7 Shaffer. I will skip it then.
 
These came today. After a soft wipe on the glass and metal bits I sat down for a listening session with Sylvania 6SN7WGT on the DV. I have gone through 10 of my favourite songs and these are the best sounding power tubes I have heard to date. I've always gone on and on about how I like warm and lush and these present them just perfect. It's not overly warm but just perfect now that I've heard it. Furthermore what is immediately noticeable is the clarity of the vocals and accompanying musical instruments. It is fast, dynamic and lively and yet subdue on slower music. Soundstage is definitely better from what I have experience before. I didn't expect a tube to change the sound so subtly but it did to my ears. These will undoubtedly be my favourite power tubes until the Tung Sol 6AS7G and 5998 arrives. It should be interesting then how they compare with the Mullard CV2984/6080.
 
I should state that prior to this I have only listen to RCA JAN 6AS7G, GE 6AS7G, HP 6080, Dumont 6080WA, GE 6AS7GA, RCA 6AS7GA.
 

 

[sabrehagen]

I have the Darkvoice 336 amp and I'm looking to buy some new tubes for it. The tube type is a 6AS7G and the site says "Only buy if your amp or preamp can handle the 5 amp filament". How do I know if this amp is able to handle a 5 amp filament? Thanks!

 

[Oskari]

The 6AS7G has a 2.5 A heater. 

 
5 A will likely let the magic smoke escape in fairly short order.

 

[Shaffer]

I have the Darkvoice 336 amp and I'm looking to buy some new tubes for it. The tube type is a 6AS7G and the site says "Only buy if your amp or preamp can handle the 5 amp filament". How do I know if this amp is able to handle a 5 amp filament? Thanks!

Your amp was designed to run a single 6AS7G. It draws ~2.5A. The amp can also run a 6080 which draws ~2.75A. As a note of comparison, last night I was running a 6BL7. It draws ~1.5A, but produces far less power.

 

[UntilThen]

Can you link the site where you're buying the 6AS7G? Doesn't seem right. I've never come across such a note for 6AS7G tubes.

 

[sabrehagen]

Here's the eBay listing: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221872152355?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
When experimenting, I've found the power amp tube has the greatest impact on sound. I'm seeking a tube with good bass representation, and maybe a warm tone. I had hoped this tube might make the difference. If you know any tube that fits that description I'd love to know of it!

 

[Shaffer]

That's a 6336, not a 6AS7G. Our amps cannot run the tube.