[jonathan c]

ROFL! May be a good application for GE's. Probably wouldn't be able to hear them suck.

The GEs will make your ears yell ‘Me! Ow!’…

 

[Mr Trev]

I found something that will go well with your tube collections @therremans @bcowen

https://tmraudio.com/accessories/miscellaneous/roller-hero-tubility-belt/

Actually, that's an early prototype of Dr. Ho's Triple Action Back Belt

As far as April Fools jokes… I doubt anybody could top this magnificent person: https://www.reddit.com/r/interestin...e_1974_april_fools_hoax_when_a_man_started_a/
uncensored link - hopefully: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/mhhm7m/the_1974_april_fools_hoax_when_a_man_started_a/

 

[HTSkywalker]

ROFL! May be a good application for GE's. Probably wouldn't be able to hear them suck.

GEs sonic appreciation curve grows higher as we grow older and our ears start giving up on us

 

[jpearson]

@jpearson Yeah like I said, this combination would work for you. It’s laid back for sure. Vocals are not sibilant. High notes are never harsh. Very little attack here. Brimar will have a more high freq details than the Ken-Rad 6C5s. However they’re both up your alley. For the money, I’d still go with those Ken-Rads to start. They’re pretty great. You’ll eventually pickup a Brimar 6SN7 or 6J5Gs to try out.

@therremans thanks for your extensive input and testing - it's invaluable! Saving me a lot of wasted $$$ to be sure... I like your description of the Brimar 6SN7GT / GEC 6080 combo a lot here (save for the low end bit!).

That price is a bit rich for those test results, imo. I’ll check it out this evening. Yes, I own just one the gray plates version. But I did score these Brimar 6J5Gs today for a bargain price and they are black plates. Link

So, I agree... What do you think they're worth, roughly speaking? Considering making an offer...

But I did score these Brimar 6J5Gs today for a bargain price and they are black plates. Link

With your finger so on the pulse I don't know what chance I stand to score an English L63 pair - can't believe I missed that other one you were watching though! Trying to get myself in the game with this now...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2032589987...roZ8AOWRMO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I purchased a set of these from this seller. They arrived NIB and tested above bogey levels. Pair with a Mullard or GEC 6080 for a warmer sound. Works well with the HD6XX. Especially good with jazz. Vocals are definitely not going to be sibilant for you. (I gave my thoughts on these in this thread if you search back.)

That’s a recommendation.

Trigger has been pulled now on these and the GEC 6080 to mark the start of my DV tube rolling journey! Thank you @therremans - thanks to you I am en route!

Sylvania 6J5GTs (gray plates only!) you’ll need 2x with an adapter - that signature “house” sound, mid dominant, vocals are nice and a step above the RCA above, not super detailed but just enjoyable, works with electronic and hip hop well. Can usually be found for $10 a tube!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284640028786?hash=item4245de2872:g:IrkAAOSwhCph2yKk - are these the right ones? Plates look grey to me?

Still seek out the Sylvania 6J5GT and RCA VT-94s.

Am on it! Recalling on of your earlier comments, my wife is fed-up of the saved searches now, because we share an eBay account...

Adapter: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK5mgRm
If you’re handy even a little bit, you can make your own adapter that’s hand wired (ask for the wiring schematic here) but the Chinese ones will work just fine..

I ordered the Chinese one, but it looks awful... Can you send me your schematic? Would it be possible to get a parts list based on the very nice looking one you've made please?

 

[Slade01]

Adapter: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK5mgRm
If you’re handy even a little bit, you can make your own adapter that’s hand wired (ask for the wiring schematic here) but the Chinese ones will work just fine..

I wonder if you could simply 3d print a casing around the chinese adapter to just box it out and conceal it.

 

[therremans]

@therremans thanks for your extensive input and testing - it's invaluable! Saving me a lot of wasted $$$ to be sure... I like your description of the Brimar 6SN7GT / GEC 6080 combo a lot here (save for the low end bit!).


So, I agree... What do you think they're worth, roughly speaking? Considering making an offer...


With your finger so on the pulse I don't know what chance I stand to score an English L63 pair - can't believe I missed that other one you were watching though! Trying to get myself in the game with this now...


Trigger has been pulled now on these and the GEC 6080 to mark the start of my DV tube rolling journey! Thank you @therremans - thanks to you I am en route!


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284640028786?hash=item4245de2872:g:IrkAAOSwhCph2yKk - are these the right ones? Plates look grey to me?


Am on it! Recalling on of your earlier comments, my wife is fed-up of the saved searches now, because we share an eBay account...


I ordered the Chinese one, but it looks awful... Can you send me your schematic? Would it be possible to get a parts list based on the very nice looking one you've made please?

(Multi-quotes aren’t working.)

Brimar 6SN7GT value, $75 ballpark.

Those are indeed Sylvania 6J5GTs, price is a little high but that’s up to you. I’ve paid $5-$10 each but that’s also from American sellers. So maybe worth it..

Adapter.. yeah the Chinese ones are ugly. I’ll PM you a link to a box, some good quality sockets and a schematic.

 

[jonathan c]

@therremans thanks for your extensive input and testing - it's invaluable! Saving me a lot of wasted $$$ to be sure... I like your description of the Brimar 6SN7GT / GEC 6080 combo a lot here (save for the low end bit!).


So, I agree... What do you think they're worth, roughly speaking? Considering making an offer...


With your finger so on the pulse I don't know what chance I stand to score an English L63 pair - can't believe I missed that other one you were watching though! Trying to get myself in the game with this now...


Trigger has been pulled now on these and the GEC 6080 to mark the start of my DV tube rolling journey! Thank you @therremans - thanks to you I am en route!


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284640028786?hash=item4245de2872:g:IrkAAOSwhCph2yKk - are these the right ones? Plates look grey to me?


Am on it! Recalling on of your earlier comments, my wife is fed-up of the saved searches now, because we share an eBay account...


I ordered the Chinese one, but it looks awful... Can you send me your schematic? Would it be possible to get a parts list based on the very nice looking one you've made please?

I had one of those: flimsy…

 

[DTgill]

I have a tung sol 6080 wa how hot should that tube get?

I measured the temperature with my cheap Infared thermomotor and it's measuring it at between 84 and 171c depending on where I point the laser.

 

[therremans]

I have a tung sol 6080 wa how hot should that tube get?

I measured the temperature with my cheap Infared thermomotor and it's measuring it at between 84 and 171c depending on where I point the laser.

I’ve never measured but I think it’s fine. The 6080 runs hot.

 

[DTgill]

I’ve never measured but I think it’s fine. The 6080 runs hot.

That gives the old mind a bit of peace thanks!

 

[bcowen]

That gives the old mind a bit of peace thanks!

Yup. If the plates start turning red you have a problem. Otherwise I wouldn't worry about it at all.

The 845 below runs right at 260c. One of the few I have to let cool a bit before handling.

 

[jonathan c]

Yup. If the plates start turning red you have a problem. Otherwise I wouldn't worry about it at all.

The 845 below runs right at 260c. One of the few I have to let cool a bit before handling.

Hey bcowen, you could post your charred fingertips - if still there !

 

[Mr Trev]

Hey bcowen, you could post your charred fingertips - if still there !

At least I'm guessing that's what it looked like

 

[bcowen]

Hey bcowen, you could post your charred fingertips - if still there !

LOL! Pain is an excellent teacher.

 

[bcowen]

At least I'm guessing that's what it looked like

That looks more like @HTSkywalker after modding his DV.