[attmci]

Hi attmci,

No - did not get them. The two TS5998 tubes that I have I bought separately for a much lower cost, but it took a lot of patience to find the right deal.
Some time back I saw a picture of dimpled plates 5998 under the Dumont label, but they were already gone for $35 for the pair.

You always got the best deals.

Watch out for those clear-top 2399. Now I know why those "5998" vs "421A" debating came from.

I agree with Jamie except the " or 2" LOL: "If you can find a 1950s 5998 clear top grab it quick its defiantly a level or 2 above both my single and twin getter 5998s and I would go so far as to say I prefer it to the WE421a. With the clear top the 5998 essentially it looks near identical to the WE421a and I would say its a good mix of combining both the detail and musicality of the two separate tubes."

 

[mordy]

You always got the best deals.

Watch out for those clear-top 2399. Now I know why those "5998" vs "421A" debating came from.

I agree with Jamie except the " or 2" LOL: "If you can find a 1950s 5998 clear top grab it quick its defiantly a level or 2 above both my single and twin getter 5998s and I would go so far as to say I prefer it to the WE421a. With the clear top the 5998 essentially it looks near identical to the WE421a and I would say its a good mix of combining both the detail and musicality of the two separate tubes."

Hi attmci,

Gibosi is the one who gets the best deals - just ask him....
What I learned from him is to check often and to look for rebranded tubes, and to identify unbranded or mislabeled offers.

 

[Scutey]

I've just bought a Chatham 6as7g from ebay for $12, however the centre pin has broken off, i'm assuming that it should still be fine to use in my soon to arrive Darkvoice, does anybody know if my assumption is right?.

 

[gibosi]

As long as you are careful to line the guide key correctly when inserting the tube in the socket, it will be perfectly fine. And for those who find it to be too much trouble to line it up by eye, these replacement guide pins are very useful:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Pcs-Vacuu...ken-Guide-Key-Fix-Repair-Keyway-/152149115670

 

[Scutey]

As long as you are careful to line the guide key correctly when inserting the tube in the socket, it will be perfectly fine. And for those who find it to be too much trouble to line it up by eye, these replacement guide pins are very useful:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Pcs-Vacuu...ken-Guide-Key-Fix-Repair-Keyway-/152149115670

gibosi, thanks for confirming for me, just wanted to make sure, thanks also for sharing the link for those socket key saver, that's a great idea, first I will have a go at fitting it without just a bit of concentration and a steady hand required
but if my nerve runs out I will defo get some!.

 

[LouisArmstrong]

At a high level, the RCA is warmer but somewhat less transparent. The Chatham is more balanced and transparent. Both nice, but I think the Chatham 6AS7G's are noticeably better than the RCA.

Hi Skylab, haven't seen you for a while. Do you still consider the Leben CS300XS the best tube amp for headphones? I still remember the lush sound but wonder you have found anything that is even better.

 

[Skylab]

Hi Skylab, haven't seen you for a while. Do you still consider the Leben CS300XS the best tube amp for headphones? I still remember the lush sound but wonder you have found anything that is even better.

Hey there Satchmo,

I’m still around, but I don’t post a whole lot anymore. My kids are grown now, and off at college, so while I listen to music a LOT, it’s mostly through speakers these days.i don’t think I’m a good authority anymore on what’s new in headphone amps. But I too sometimes miss that beautiful Leben Sound

 

[Rossliew]

Methinks @Skylab loves his vintage gear more

 

[Skylab]

Methinks @Skylab loves his vintage gear more

Yup, that’s 100% true. Still using my Pioneer SX-1980 both with my Audeze headphones and with Pioneer DSS-9 speakers. And loving it

 

[Rossliew]

What do you think of the Luxman R-1050?

 

[mordy]

Hi Skylab,

Oldies but goodies.... I am using an old 80's Sony 1110W integrated amp and I really like it. But...there is always better - depends on how much you want to spend. Can't beat the price of that old Sony - it was free.....

 

[attmci]

Hi Skylab,

Oldies but goodies.... I am using an old 80's Sony 1110W integrated amp and I really like it. But...there is always better - depends on how much you want to spend. Can't beat the price of that old Sony - it was free.....

His SX-1980 is the most powerful one for speakers.

 

[attmci]

What's this??

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tung-Sol-4...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[angpsi]

What's this??

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tung-Sol-421A-Vacuum-Tube-Tested-Excellent-/182824020529?hash=item2a91292a31:g:OTsAAOSwnOFZ3rFH&nma=true&si=TZzXlEbMoV3WXMFYIGv%2BklnztWU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

For $9.99, someone should at least let the rest of us know how it turned out!

 

[attmci]

For $9.99, someone should at least let the rest of us know how it turned out!

Not me. You?