[CADCAM]

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already answered

 

[JTbbb]

If it can be trusted. A really nice pair of 5998’s have come onto eBay. Located in Taiwan, and fair pricing.

 

[bpiotrow13]

If it can be trusted. A really nice pair of 5998’s have come onto eBay. Located in Taiwan, and fair pricing.

Thanks a lot just have pulled a trigger. If this is not fake it tests as NOS as i understand.

 

[JTbbb]

Thans a lot just have pulled a trigger. If this is not fake it tests as NOS as i understand.

Haha, nice grab. They look good, and I’m sure they will be.

 

[flea22]

Hey

What would be considered a good easy to obtain bottle shaped 6as7?

 

[raindownthunda]

Hey

What would be considered a good easy to obtain bottle shaped 6as7?

RCA 6AS7G and Svetlana 6N13S (and their many rebrands) are both inexpensive and available. I‘d start there if you’re looking to dip your toes in.

 

[HTSkywalker]

RCA 6AS7G and Svetlana 6N13S (and their many rebrands) are both inexpensive and available. I‘d start there if you’re looking to dip your toes in.

Yeah I second the 6AS7G

 

[Pansbjorne]

Anyone have recommendations for really "tubey" or warm sounding tubes? For reference I got a set of Philips 6080 and Sovtek 6as7

 

[Renexx]

If those Philips are rebranded Mullard then you already got the softest, warmest and most tubey sounding power tubes available.

Warm, punchy and cheap would be RCA 6as7g.

 

[Pansbjorne]

If those Philips are rebranded Mullard then you already got the softest, warmest and most tubey sounding power tubes available.

Warm, punchy and cheap would be RCA 6as7g.

Is there any way to tell lol. All the markings have pretty much been worn off

 

[gibosi]

Is there any way to tell lol. All the markings have pretty much been worn off

From the picture I can't determine if both tubes are identical. But the tube on the right is definitely a Philips / Mullard. The production code is somewhat visible. Although I can't read every character, it looks like the top row reads AJ1 and that is the Mullard / Philips code for a 6080.

 

[exchez]

Is there any way to tell lol. All the markings have pretty much been worn off

The bottom row appears to start with an "R" which would mean it's from Mullard's Mitcham plant.

 

[maxpudding]

Now I understand why the A1834 is one of the most sought after power tubes. It pairs well with the tung-sol 6J5G’s. Loving the combo with my VC.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Anyone have recommendations for really "tubey" or warm sounding tubes? For reference I got a set of Philips 6080 and Sovtek 6as7

RCA should serve you well.

 

[Renexx]

Is there any way to tell lol. All the markings have pretty much been worn off

Yours should be mullard rebranded with Philips.

Those are my military ones for reference.
They will get a listen tonight

RCA 6as7g warm, punchy , cheap and available. Less resolution than the others.

Tungsol 6as7g is warm, lush and holographic sounding. But they became quite rare these days. Expert tip.

GEC 6080 is more easily obtainable, slightly warm with good staging, seperation and resolution. Price performance is best.

GEC 6as7g would be holy grail of warm tubes with strong rarity and price. Still slightly behind 5998 in technicalities I must say.

5998 (or 421a) get these and be happy with the best power tube available in your slot. It's the least warm tube of those I mentioned.