[UntilThen]

@pctazhp, you need to pin this to the first post on this thread! Save many from spending more than they need to for an education.

I agree and give my consent. Rarely have I surpass myself but in this instance I have. I have given you a review of the power tubes without sending you to sleep. Make you want to spend more. All I hope is that you will have a continued marital bliss. If you do go bankrupt, know that you have at least gotten a taste of what it feels like being the President.

 

[UntilThen]

Now for a pictoral overview. A sample of what I consider 'choice' tubes for my tube amps. I haven't shown all the choice tubes. Such as the Bendix 6080wb and Tung Sol 5998 and Sylvania 6sn7w.

Darkvoice 336se - Sylvania 6sn7gtb and GEC 6as7g
Euforia - Tung Sol 6sn7gtb 1960s black base and GEC 6080
Elise - Sylvania 6sn7wgt and GEC 6as7g curve brown base.

 

[connieflyer]

As I much as I love the GEC 6as7g, I need to move on to the Chatham 6080wb. Now this tone is interesting. It's not exactly the same as my pair of Bendix 6080wb. The Chatham seems to have more speed and sounded more dynamic. However I believe this tube to be very new. I wouldn't be surprised if it is completely unused. So burn in is probably necessary. Also, I'm listening to the Chatham 6080wb solid graphite plates on the DV 336se whereas I listen to the Bendix on Euforia or Elise.

Anyway, some close up pictures. As I said this tube is very new and I paid $35 for it.

@connieflyer if your Raytheon 6080wb sounds the same as this, which I believe it does, you've got yourself a bargain and one of the finest power tubes for Elise and Euforia.

I would say the three that I have look just like this, and I thank you for advising me to get them, they are superb. Need to try these with the Sylvania 6sn7 when they get here

 

[connieflyer]

Hope it is not the inner tube for your bike I sent you!

 

[UntilThen]

You're probably right about there being a compatibility issue with my amp. Unfortunately I don't have any other equipment that I can try the FDD20 in, so I'll likely sell these parts. Thanks for the reply UntilThen.

My pleasure CZ4A. As Regional Sales Manager Asia Pacific for Elise and Euforia, may I entice you to try these amps.

 

[angpsi]

I agree and give my consent. Rarely have I surpass myself but in this instance I have. I have given you a review of the power tubes without sending you to sleep. Make you want to spend more. All I hope is that you will have a continued marital bliss. If you do go bankrupt, know that you have at least gotten a taste of what it feels like being the President.

Can't spend anymore on tubes right now. I'm already going beyond my budget for an upgraded version of the bike I posted earlier! This one has an aluminum frame, a suspension fork, and a revised frame! Reserved straight out of the factory, it's not even on the official catalogue! Perhaps that's my Stavros moment!

@Tim Le, this costs less than one GEC 6as7g, at least with Langrex prices, and it will make a child happy!

#EDIT: Granted, though, my recent crop of tubes plus Elise have the potential to make at least one grown-up happy too! And it's the one carrying the purse!

 

[UntilThen]

Let me tell you it's been a long time since I ride my bike. It's in the garage ever since I got into Head-Fi.

 

[angpsi]

Let me tell you it's been a long time since I ride my bike. It's in the garage ever since I got into Head-Fi.

Cool bike, though! Were you pro or just enthusiast? Not that I know too many things about bikes...

 

[angpsi]

Still, I'm a good Googler: is it this one? https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sworks

 

[angpsi]

Indeed, this looks like the GEC 6as7g of bikes!
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/...roduct/specialized-roubaix-2017-review-50696/

 

[UntilThen]

That is not my bike but this one is. It is a Cannondale. I do have another Specialized Roubaix in the garage.

Used to put the bike on my car's bike rack and go for my favourite bike ride. 80 kms weekend ride. How I miss those times. Head-fi has changed my life. I need to reset it.

 

[UntilThen]

@connieflyer you're still reading through the thread.....

 

[angpsi]

That is not my bike but this one is. It is a Cannondale. I do have another Specialized Roubaix in the garage.

Used to put the bike on my car's bike rack and go for my favourite bike ride. 80 kms weekend ride. How I miss those times. Head-fi has changed my life. I need to reset it.

Looking at where you live, you should definitely get out more! I live in the center of Athens; if I got a Roubaix I'd either get mugged or run over by inconsiderate drivers on the street!

 

[connieflyer]

Yes, I am trying to comply with your directives of mighty one!

 

[UntilThen]

Looking at where you live, you should definitely get out more! I live in the center of Athens; if I got a Roubaix I'd either get mugged or run over by inconsiderate drivers on the street!

Damm so no cycling holiday in Greece for me.