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Oct 17, 2015 at 10:25 PM Post #2,896 of 9,574
:) That is sweet, tell me more about your tubes? PM me bro.. I need a pair!
 
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3083joe said:
No but might sell my 5998s and Bendix 6080 slotted
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GE 421A is available on eBay if your not too lazy to look it up :p
 
3083joe said:
Well no matter how hard I try nothing can compare to GEC 6as7s.
Mullard - no
5998 - no
Bendix slotted - no
Maybe 421a - can't find any yet.
Back to the GECs
Don't get me wrong they are all good but the sweetness just isn't there for me. In comparison.
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Oct 17, 2015 at 10:29 PM Post #2,898 of 9,574
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Oct 18, 2015 at 1:59 AM Post #2,900 of 9,574
3083joe said:
Well no matter how hard I try nothing can compare to GEC 6as7s.

5998 - no

Maybe 421a - can't find any yet.
Back to the GECs
Don't get me wrong they are all good but the sweetness just isn't there for me. In comparison.
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If 5998 was no, then most probably WE421A will also be no. They have similar sound.
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 3:01 PM Post #2,902 of 9,574
3083joe said:
You are right but would like to try. Just to say I have.
GEC 6as7g are hard to beat.
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IMO, There are no better 6AS7G' than the GEC's. Haven't tried the WE421's but I don't think it's worth it. I'm currently selling all my 5998's cause I like the GEC's more. That's the only power tube I'll use from now on.
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 3:11 PM Post #2,903 of 9,574
sonictrance said:
IMO, There are no better 6AS7G' than the GEC's. Haven't tried the WE421's but I don't think it's worth it. I'm currently selling all my 5998's cause I like the GEC's more. That's the only power tube I'll use from now on.
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Yep. Same here. No comparison
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 4:17 PM Post #2,905 of 9,574
sonictrance said:
IMO, There are no better 6AS7G' than the GEC's. Haven't tried the WE421's but I don't think it's worth it. I'm currently selling all my 5998's cause I like the GEC's more. That's the only power tube I'll use from now on.
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3083joe said:
Yep. Same here. No comparison
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How did you find the GEC 6080 compared to the GEC6AS7G????
 
I didn't like the GEC 6080 at all.
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 4:29 PM Post #2,906 of 9,574
badas said:
How did you find the GEC 6080 compared to the GEC6AS7G????

I didn't like the GEC 6080 at all.
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I haven't tried it. From what I've read they sound similar to the 6AS7G version, so my guess is you wouldn't like that one either. I've read in previous posts that you enjoy the Mullard 6080's. I on the other hand don't like them at all, way to warm and muddy sounding. So I guess we like different sound signatures :)
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 4:40 PM Post #2,907 of 9,574
Yes, I find GEC 6AS7G a little weightier than the GEC 6080. A little more solidity & density to the sound.  However,  tonally they are probably more similar than different.   Nowhere near as thick, warm and juicy as the Mullard 6080. 
 
I have a completely different amp but - given the expense - If you really didn't like the 6080 GEC, I think it would be safe to avoid the 6AS7G unless you are of the "I must try every tube" mentality.
 
If you are, I respect that. 
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 4:44 PM Post #2,908 of 9,574
badas said:
How did you find the GEC 6080 compared to the GEC6AS7G????

I didn't like the GEC 6080 at all.
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I haven't like any 6080s.
GEC 6080 to me was nothing like GEC 6as7
6as7 are just so smooth and transparent.
I can't listen to anything else after them.
I am purchasing a backup pair as we speak.
 
Oct 18, 2015 at 5:07 PM Post #2,909 of 9,574
sonictrance said:
I haven't tried it. From what I've read they sound similar to the 6AS7G version, so my guess is you wouldn't like that one either. I've read in previous posts that you enjoy the Mullard 6080's. I on the other hand don't like them at all, way to warm and muddy sounding. So I guess we like different sound signatures
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jeb listens said:
  Yes, I find GEC 6AS7G a little weightier than the GEC 6080. A little more solidity & density to the sound.  However,  tonally they are probably more similar than different.   Nowhere near as thick, warm and juicy as the Mullard 6080. 
 
I have a completely different amp but - given the expense - If you really didn't like the 6080 GEC, I think it would be safe to avoid the 6AS7G unless you are of the "I must try every tube" mentality.
 
If you are, I respect that. 
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Yeah, I like the Mullard 6080 and the GE 6AS7G. Warm, lush and thick. So probably better to stay away from the GEC 6AS7G. Thanks.
 
Good point on the amp. I have stated and believe that the WA22 is not very transparent on the power tubes. I have a feeling the transformer is influencing the effect a lot. Something holds back the effect of power tubes. You can hear the difference however the power tubes are not as dramatic as the other tubes. I've always put it as 50% rectifier, 40% driver and 10% on power tubes for the WA22. So really a waste to buy expensive power tubes.
3083joe said:
I haven't like any 6080s.
GEC 6080 to me was nothing like GEC 6as7
6as7 are just so smooth and transparent.
I can't listen to anything else after them.
I am purchasing a backup pair as we speak.
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Thanks.
 
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