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Apr 23, 2020 at 12:03 AM Post #4,592 of 9,574
adeadcrab said:
7236 are almost reference solid state in sound!
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That's been my strong impression too, at least my Tung Sol 7236. Probably best used in a warm-leaning amp. or at least with warm'ish drivers.
 
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Apr 23, 2020 at 4:59 AM Post #4,593 of 9,574
In my opinion, nothing beats a Bendix 6080WB Slotted Graphite Plate with copper grid post, for power tube in the BHC. For driver tube, I am running a Valvo ECC82 Long Plate Foil D Getter, from 1955 Hamburg. This combo takes the BHC up another level, and sounds incredible.
 
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Apr 23, 2020 at 9:08 AM Post #4,594 of 9,574
Wes S said:
In my opinion, nothing beats a Bendix 6080WB Slotted Graphite Plate with copper grid post, for power tube in the BHC. For driver tube, I am running a Valvo ECC82 Long Plate Foil D Getter, from 1955 Hamburg. This combo takes the BHC up another level, and sounds incredible.
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Yeah, these are great power tubes indeed.
 
Apr 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM Post #4,595 of 9,574
Never heard a Sylvania 7236. But I have six Tung-Sol 7236 and they are the most dynamic power tubes I've heard. I usually run them with Mullard drivers whenever I'm listening to electronic music. Bendix 6080WB is my go-to for jazz/vocals, and Chatham clear-top 6AS7G for "reference listening" and when I want to evaluate headphones or driver and rectifier tubes.
 
Apr 24, 2020 at 5:54 AM Post #4,596 of 9,574
Velozity said:
Never heard a Sylvania 7236. But I have six Tung-Sol 7236 and they are the most dynamic power tubes I've heard. I usually run them with Mullard drivers whenever I'm listening to electronic music. Bendix 6080WB is my go-to for jazz/vocals, and Chatham clear-top 6AS7G for "reference listening" and when I want to evaluate headphones or driver and rectifier tubes.
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Nice! I love the Chatham 6AS7G and Bendix 6080WB, but have never owned or heard the Tung-Sol 7236. I listen to Electronica 80% of my listening time, and have to hear a Tung-Sol 7236, so I just bought one. I can't wait to pair it with my Mullard ECC82 Long Plate Square Getter 57' Blackburn. Thanks for posting that info!
 
Apr 24, 2020 at 10:57 PM Post #4,597 of 9,574
LoryWiv said:
That's been my strong impression too, at least my Tung Sol 7236. Probably best used in a warm-leaning amp. or at least with warm'ish drivers.
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Tung Sol 7236 seems to be the Darkvoice 336se threads favorite. The Sylvania 7236 has tighter bass (than the Tung Sol)so if you like boom...get the Tung Sol. Some users report that the Tung Sol has the wider soundstage, i wonder if it's just the tighter control of the lower frequencies (on the Sylvania) that make it seem that way, both quick on delivery.
 
Apr 25, 2020 at 12:50 AM Post #4,598 of 9,574
JKDJedi said:
Tung Sol 7236 seems to be the Darkvoice 336se threads favorite. The Sylvania 7236 has tighter bass (than the Tung Sol)so if you like boom...get the Tung Sol. Some users report that the Tung Sol has the wider soundstage, i wonder if it's just the tighter control of the lower frequencies (on the Sylvania) that make it seem that way, both quick on delivery.
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I have a pair of Tung Sol 7236 I used in Feliks-Audio Elise and agree the stage and clarity are excellent. It is a bit more analytic / "solid state" sounding than some of my other powers, for better or worse depending upon one's preferences.
 
Apr 26, 2020 at 4:36 PM Post #4,600 of 9,574
JKDJedi said:
So not sure why I bought it ..but grabbed a Haltron 6080. (Not yet shipped) Anybody know of these and want to make me feel better about my purchase?
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Haltron didn't manufacture vacuum tubes. They were simply a reseller. So they would have bought it from any manufacturer, whoever had the best price at the time, and put their name on it.

It would be necessary to closely examine the internal construction of the tube in order to determine the actual maker. So without a very good picture, there's no telling who made the tube you bought. Enjoy! :)
 
Apr 26, 2020 at 4:38 PM Post #4,601 of 9,574
JKDJedi said:
So not sure why I bought it ..but grabbed a Haltron 6080. (Not yet shipped) Anybody know of these and want to make me feel better about my purchase?
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Haltron was a British rebrander and the tubes could be from many different countries and sources. You would have to identify the tube by comparing it to known brands to know what you got.
 
Apr 26, 2020 at 4:41 PM Post #4,602 of 9,574
I see that gibosi already answered while I was typing. In the past I once saw a GEC 6AS7G labelled as a Haltron that went for $50....
Would need clear pictures to identify it - does it say country of origin on it?
 
Apr 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM Post #4,603 of 9,574
mordy said:
I see that gibosi already answered while I was typing. In the past I once saw a GEC 6AS7G labelled as a Haltron that went for $50....
Would need clear pictures to identify it - does it say country of origin on it?
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Oh God... Probably got a GE.. :frowning2: Should I cancel? The tube itself has no country of origin,listed at Great Britain.

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