@UntilThen, @connieflyer; @hypnos1 and @RedBull. Thanks for joining in)) My desktop has descended into chaos (a regular occurence!!!) and I lack UT's photographic prowess, but I'll post a photo of my current setup soon. I'll be pretty busy the next few days. Also, CF, I was struck hard by the news from Dallas. It does seem like our country is tearing itself apart, and honestly right now my mood is pretty somber. But it is great to have you guys to keep in touch with.
Also, CF, I empathize with you in dealing with the bank. They certainly do practice the golden rule. They have the gold and therefore they rule!!!
I second UT's recommendation of the 7236. I have been running them with my pair of green label Sylvania 6SN7-GTB's (paid $45) for about 5 days now and have felt no need to roll something else in. In fact, I have been going back and listening to a lot of my old favorite recordings and have been thrilled with what I am hearing.
Also I have not bought a new pair of tubes in over a month, and both my serenity and pocket book have benefited
. I am curious as to what I might achieve with a "better" pair of Sylvania 6SN7s, but the prices are pretty crazy on Ebay for something like the 6SN7Ws and I'm honestly not sure what I feel I am lacking now in terms of SQ that I would achieve by buying another pair of expensive tubes like I have spent for some of my power pairs.
RedBull: 8 weeks sounds like an eternity!!! As others have said, the wait will definitely be worth it. Glad you will be joining our little club)))
Anyway, another weekend is upon us. Best to you all )))