[JKDJedi]

I'm sure @JKDJedi meant resolder, but honestly I've never tried to 'resodder' anything other than my lawn so maybe he knows something I don't.

The gardner in me comes out once in a while. .Bermuda and Rye for me..

 

[PsilocybinCube]

ROFL!

But it's a well known fact that NC grass works much better than TX grass. It says so on the internet.

I prefer grass from CO or CA, especially while listening to music.

 

[gibosi]

As it's winter and the house is a bit cold, I thought I would roll in a pair of Chatham / Tung-Sol 6528. These are 5 amp tubes, so a pair require 10 amps of heater current. In some circuits, one 6528 can replace two or even three 6080s. In addition to using them as room heaters, lol, their real value in an OTL is they do a very decent job driving inefficient / low Z headphones and they sound quite good. But again, be very sure your amp can handle 5 amp output tubes before you chase after these.

 

[JTbbb]

Took delivery of these beauties this morning, double bottom D getters and no chrome dome. Can anyone shed some light on the date of manufacture? Thanks.

 

[gibosi]

Took delivery of these beauties this morning, double bottom D getters and no chrome dome. Can anyone shed some light on the date of manufacture? Thanks.

Nice!!

708 = 1957, week 8
And in the photo, the numbers on the right tube are not clear, but my guess is 719? 1957, week 19.

 

[bcowen]

As it's winter and the house is a bit cold, I thought I would roll in a pair of Chatham / Tung-Sol 6528. These are 5 amp tubes, so a pair require 10 amps of heater current. In some circuits, one 6528 can replace two or even three 6080s. In addition to using them as room heaters, lol, their real value in an OTL is they do a very decent job driving inefficient / low Z headphones and they sound quite good. But again, be very sure your amp can handle 5 amp output tubes before you chase after these.

Nice!

And not to step on your already good note of caution, but you guys with Darkvoice 336 amps? Don't even think about it. I seriously doubt that transformer can handle 5 amps of heater current without smoking (a 6AS7 or 6080 and even a 5998 only draw half that).

 

[JTbbb]

Nice!!

708 = 1957, week 8
And in the photo, the numbers on the right tube are not clear, but my guess is 719? 1957, week 19.

Thanks for that. Am listening to them now, nice!

 

[Slade01]

Nice!

And not to step on your already good note of caution, but you guys with Darkvoice 336 amps? Don't even think about it. I seriously doubt that transformer can handle 5 amps of heater current without smoking (a 6AS7 or 6080 and even a 5998 only draw half that).

Yeah - I came across the Tung-Sol 6528 awhile ago (as the 7236 became super ultra rare/scarce), and figured it out that it would sizzle and melt darkvoice. It's too bad, because its one nice looking tube.

 

[bcowen]

"Wege" is high again.

 

[PsilocybinCube]

Took delivery of these beauties this morning, double bottom D getters and no chrome dome. Can anyone shed some light on the date of manufacture? Thanks.

Those are pretty. You should be proud.

Now you can join the double D bottom getter crew with me and @JKDJedi

 

[CADCAM]

Received my Sylvania 6080 Gold Brand and I am thoroughly enjoying it!
Lee Ritenour ~ Wes Bound

 

[LoryWiv]

Received my Sylvania 6080 Gold Brand and I am thoroughly enjoying it!
Lee Ritenour ~ Wes Bound

Nice, @CADCAM. Do these generate large amounts of heat as some 6080's do?

 

[JKDJedi]

Received my Sylvania 6080 Gold Brand and I am thoroughly enjoying it!
Lee Ritenour ~ Wes Bound

Nice, @CADCAM. Do these generate large amounts of heat as some 6080's do?

all 6080 generate heat. Is there one that doesn't?

 

[bcowen]

all 6080 generate heat. Is there one that doesn't?

This one. Oh wait, that's a 6520. Nevermind.

 

[LoryWiv]

all 6080 generate heat. Is there one that doesn't?

Perhaps not, but as much as I enjoy my GEC 6080's they are hotter than July....hoping some were less so.