[OctavianH]

Ok, so after reading all the new posts here and on the "other" thread dedicated to Euforia I decided to order 4 Marconi EL32 and 4 adapters from mrs. Xuling.

These boxes look new and it seems that they were never opened before, so this is a true "NOS". My adapters are somewhere in Frankfurt, so most probably 1-2 weeks until they will reach me. When I will receive them I will "mount" the tubes and never remove them, since I read also that removing them might damage the tube top area. Now waiting... and waiting...

 

[Scutey]

Ok, so after reading all the new posts here and on the "other" thread dedicated to Euforia I decided to order 4 Marconi EL32 and 4 adapters from mrs. Xuling.

These boxes look new and it seems that they were never opened before, so this is a true "NOS". My adapters are somewhere in Frankfurt, so most probably 1-2 weeks until they will reach me. When I will receive them I will "mount" the tubes and never remove them, since I read also that removing them might damage the tube top area. Now waiting... and waiting...

Try not to think about them O and hopefully it won't seem so long!. I also have quad of the Marconi too so I will try them this eve, the EL32 and CV1052 are very good, I think you will like them!.

 

[hypnos1]

Ok, so after reading all the new posts here and on the "other" thread dedicated to Euforia I decided to order 4 Marconi EL32 and 4 adapters from mrs. Xuling.

These boxes look new and it seems that they were never opened before, so this is a true "NOS". My adapters are somewhere in Frankfurt, so most probably 1-2 weeks until they will reach me. When I will receive them I will "mount" the tubes and never remove them, since I read also that removing them might damage the tube top area. Now waiting... and waiting...

Hi OH...I'm sure you won't be disappointed...no-one else has been so far lol! But will look forward to your own findings in the time to come (hope you don't have too long a wait...).

And if you can keep to an absolute minimum the number of times you use the adapter's top connector, the better...(the best is indeed to put them on...and keep them on!). But for those who may be trying different versions of this tube, I really do suggest gluing down the tube's metal top connection before using it.

 

[Oskari]

Solveigs sang

I've posted the 1991 version of this before. This 1993 version is equally awesome.

 

[hypnos1]

Solveigs sang

I've posted the 1991 version of this before. This 1993 version is equally awesome.

Beautiful performance O...and beautiful performer!

 

[Oskari]

Beautiful performance O...and beautiful performer!

I cannot disagree with you, CJ.

 

[connieflyer]

Just a note to those interested in this tube, the seller has increased his price 100% recently. He had about 60 left. The other tube types in my testing all sound about the same so the others are good as well, and the price is less

 

[OctavianH]

I've seen that the seller created a 2nd type of adapter, gold plated, with double price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-p...132756?hash=item2f1b0a73d4:g:uq0AAOSw9V5a~5~f
The first type was the simple black one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-p...624920?hash=item2f1ad4ed58:g:xD4AAOSwPN9a-j-g

 

[Scutey]

I've seen that the seller created a 2nd type of adapter, gold plated, with double price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-p...132756?hash=item2f1b0a73d4:g:uq0AAOSw9V5a~5~f
The first type was the simple black one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-p...624920?hash=item2f1ad4ed58:g:xD4AAOSwPN9a-j-g

Yes we now have options!. Also the EL32/VT52 are just getting and better, detail and realism is incredible!

 

[OctavianH]

I am very pleased about the Foton 6H8C + Mullard 6080 but I have seen that it is not easy to find another pair on Ebay. Can anyone advise me if there is any big difference soundwise between several brands of 6080? For example this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-...S-Thomson-csf-France-Valve-Tubes/112136749496
I would like buy another pair.

 

[connieflyer]

Good morning O I bought a pair of those Thompson's couple years ago when I first got the Elise. Well they are okay, they do work and will get the job done they're not what I would consider a great tube. They are quite inexpensive and that's a big Plus in their favor. I was not impressed by them at all. I tried them with several different drivers and while they were like I said okay, nothing stood out, or says, oh yes I have to listen to that. Hope it helps

 

[mordy]

I am very pleased about the Foton 6H8C + Mullard 6080 but I have seen that it is not easy to find another pair on Ebay. Can anyone advise me if there is any big difference soundwise between several brands of 6080? For example this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-...S-Thomson-csf-France-Valve-Tubes/112136749496
I would like buy another pair.

Hi O,
I am pleased to hear that you like the Fotons - one of my top favorites.
Re the 6080 tubes, I have tried a whole bunch of them (Sylvania, GE, Tung Sol, HP, Chatham, Bendix, RCA, Mullard, Philips). IMHO the best ones are the GEC 6080, but they are are quite expensive now.
If you want another pair, an inexpensive good choice is the RCA 6080 which has a very good mid bass and warm presentation. A quick check on eBay shows that you can get a pair for under $20 today.
Another choice is a tube that looks like the 6080 with similar specs - the 6AS7GA. Here the brand does not matter (RCA, GE, Sylvania, HP) - they all sound the same, so you can just shop for price. (Just saw 5 tubes labeled Motorola {look like GE} for $18).
Good luck!

 

[OctavianH]

Yep, I like these Fotons a lot because they are very clear and neutral. Everything sounds to me "natural", or at least this is what I think I hear. I managed to obtain 6 pieces, 4x '55 and 2 x '53 and tried them with 5998, 6H13C, EL3N, EL12N and in the end I stopped at Mullard 6080. Now I was thinking that it could be nice to have a 2nd pair of 6080 for these.
But I will decide in a few days what to order since very soon I will be able to test EL32 and who knows, maybe I will like them and switch my preferences.

 

[connieflyer]

I think of all the $68 that I have tried gec we're the best. They were very close to the gec 6A s7g which I like quite well. Will be selling mine off this week along with a couple of Dac s to put a little bit of money in my pocket for a future large audio purchase.

 

[mordy]

Yep, I like these Fotons a lot because they are very clear and neutral. Everything sounds to me "natural", or at least this is what I think I hear. I managed to obtain 6 pieces, 4x '55 and 2 x '53 and tried them with 5998, 6H13C, EL3N, EL12N and in the end I stopped at Mullard 6080. Now I was thinking that it could be nice to have a 2nd pair of 6080 for these.
But I will decide in a few days what to order since very soon I will be able to test EL32 and who knows, maybe I will like them and switch my preferences.

Yep, I like these Fotons a lot because they are very clear and neutral. Everything sounds to me "natural", or at least this is what I think I hear. I managed to obtain 6 pieces, 4x '55 and 2 x '53 and tried them with 5998, 6H13C, EL3N, EL12N and in the end I stopped at Mullard 6080. Now I was thinking that it could be nice to have a 2nd pair of 6080 for these.
But I will decide in a few days what to order since very soon I will be able to test EL32 and who knows, maybe I will like them and switch my preferences.

Looking forward to your impressions of the EL32.
And yes, when it comes to the Fotons the word natural comes to my mind as well....