Eric McChanson Headphone Amp??
Jul 11, 2023 at 8:06 PM Post #3,962 of 9,894
I am so in love with this Super Ultimate now. Using Hytron 7A4 and Telefunken EL156 tubes. When a tube amp can drive EL156 well, I take a bow. This is a very special power tube with a sound rivalling that of 300b tubes. @Leicachamp and @Nick Ryan this is the next tube for you to get. :)

It has a killer price though.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/304826838702?

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Hey Mr Money Bags, want to adopt a low maintenance son? No education or clothing expenses!
 
Jul 11, 2023 at 8:08 PM Post #3,963 of 9,894
Wow I just learn about P17c tubes from France. They are supposed to be EL156 equivalent.
https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/lampizator-horizon-tube-rolling-paradise.34477/post-867098

If I may 'borrow' his picture.

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Jul 11, 2023 at 8:27 PM Post #3,965 of 9,894
EL50 and EL51 and 4654K are interesting pentodes too for Ultimate but I am choke up to my throat with tubes. I will let others experiment with those.

4654K are EL39 with a different base.
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Jul 11, 2023 at 8:58 PM Post #3,967 of 9,894
I have no money. My caddy Bcowen pays for everything. You can be the assistant caddy.
bcowen can be the caddy, I'll be the shack!😉
 
Jul 11, 2023 at 9:10 PM Post #3,969 of 9,894
Jul 11, 2023 at 9:12 PM Post #3,970 of 9,894
I have no money. My caddy Bcowen pays for everything. You can be the assistant caddy.
That's what you tell me every payday. I figure one of these days you'll give me enough to buy a Snickers bar. Maybe. :sweat:
 
Jul 11, 2023 at 9:19 PM Post #3,971 of 9,894
Jul 11, 2023 at 9:39 PM Post #3,972 of 9,894
When is absolutely, positively, has to be there eventually....

I guarantee it will be there but I didn't say when. Getting to USA by foot will take some time. Be patient !

That's what you tell me every payday. I figure one of these days you'll give me enough to buy a Snickers bar. Maybe. :sweat:

You pay rise is coming. :relaxed:

7A4 vs ECC35? Winner?

ECC35 no buts no ifs but 7A4 is a pretty good tone. Very good indeed. However Peter you can't use it in the wooden Ultimate. There is no room.
 

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