Damn I bought those woo adapters as well. Guess I got to get some socket savers. Which one did you go with? Woo Audio has them but its pretty expensive ... Hmmmm ...
The last one is the adapter I tore the insulation on
Just waiting on the Elrogs and socket savers. Then it’s time to save for a Dac….if I can control my tube gathering!!!
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I ordered two different pairs. Really inexpensive ones from PCX…shipping cost almost as much as the socket savers.($11 for the both SS’s + $9 for shipping)
Then some from Pulse. $38 each
Don’t have either of them yet but will let you know what I think when they come. Not expecting much from the $5.56 one but you never know
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The Pulse SS are good and didn’t take long to arrive from (I think?) India to the PNW.
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I've got a pair of ss from them too. It's good quality.
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With E-Bay feedback of only 28, don't think this would be where I'd buy.
They could be great but we are talking about using these in a $8K amp with tubes north of $500 pair. I think Pulse (Tube Monger) and Deyen are known makers and they would be wired correctly.
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This is what I got from Pulse Engineering.
“I have bought them in bulk at a surplus Military auction several years ago.
I do not know where they were made – likely, USA or UK.
I think the pins are probably nickel, but I cannot confirm, just my guess.”
I’m checking with Woo Audio on what their pins are made of. He says they are made in house. So we shall see. I was initially afraid it was rebranded Chinese stock but probably not as people would have complained about QC issues by now.
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In the 6SN7 line, I like RCA Grey Glass (CRC JAN 1942) for some warmth and richness. Melz 1578 for brightness and clarity and a wide-open soundstage. Switch to Tung Sol 6F8G (with adapters, caution - you will also need a socket saver or have a custom built one due to depth issues on the Envy) for a slick, wet sound that brings everything to life.If I may ask, what's your favorite then?
The Sophia's are just very average in a world of better-than-average tubes. They're not bad, but they don't bring anything to the table I can't get elsewhere in a better performing tube. YMMV.
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Thanks a lot for this insight, it's very helpful and it's also interesting that you've mentioned 1578 types from the Melz factory. I had my eye on these (a good 9.2/9.6mA pair for $200 or so) just yesterday and almost pulled the trigger
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200$ for the pair is an amazing price nowadays.Thanks a lot for this insight, it's very helpful and it's also interesting that you've mentioned 1578 types from the Melz factory. I had my eye on these (a good 9.2/9.6mA pair for $200 or so) just yesterday and almost pulled the trigger
If your source is trustworthy, go for it
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It's a private seller on a local auction, but seems legit and the way how these tubes were described indicates that he knows what he's got. Real photos make this listing even sweeter. Thanks!
Did you end up getting the Envy?Thanks a lot for this insight, it's very helpful and it's also interesting that you've mentioned 1578 types from the Melz factory. I had my eye on these (a good 9.2/9.6mA pair for $200 or so) just yesterday and almost pulled the trigger
Just make sure these 1578’s match up to the pics of the genuine article in the 6sn7 threads. If they do they are a good deal.
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