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Sep 30, 2013 at 2:45 AM Post #901 of 9,570
dubstep girl said:
  just got more 5998's!!! one seller has like $120 a pair still on ebay, they're like totally new!!!
 
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DG, this is a steal at current prices!  Congrates!!!   4 The rest of us please don't pay these prices for standard 6as7g RCA tubes  ( which are good, but not comparable to this 5998 purchase.)  JUST SAY'N....  BTW, would love to have been in your noted purchase of the 5998 tube, thanks for shar'en to the community!
Ken
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 2:49 AM Post #902 of 9,570
ru4music said:
   
 
DG, this is a steal at current prices!  Congrates!!!   4 The rest of us please don't pay these prices for standard 6as7g RCA tubes  ( which are good, but not comparable to this 5998 purchase.)  JUST SAY'N....  BTW, would love to have been in your noted purchase of the 5998 tube, thanks for shar'en to the community!
Ken
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theres 1 pair left if u are looking... all the rest are sold, the guy had like 10 pairs total i think. 
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Pair-TungSol-JAN-5998-Twin-Triode-Vacuum-Tubes-/161116014907?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item258343493b
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 2:54 AM Post #903 of 9,570
Sep 30, 2013 at 2:56 AM Post #904 of 9,570
defqon said:
  A good sounding 6AS7G with a nice glow, any?
 
Cheers
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A typical RCA with a flashlight shining behind it.  Seriously, a good RCA branded 6as7G is your best best!
Ken
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:01 AM Post #905 of 9,570
ru4music said:
A typical RCA with a flashlight shining behind it.  Seriously, a good RCA branded 6as7G is your best best!
Ken
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Try the 5998 or the bendix 6080wb graphite slotted colums.. :D and When they cool down they tick the same way as a harddriven sportscar when u turn the engine off.. Only a bit slower..i love that sound!
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:12 AM Post #906 of 9,570
dubstep girl said:
   
theres 1 pair left if u are looking... all the rest are sold, the guy had like 10 pairs total i think. 
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Pair-TungSol-JAN-5998-Twin-Triode-Vacuum-Tubes-/161116014907?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item258343493b
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Just bought his last pair... I'll argue many that on my system the 5998 sound close to the top of the WA 2 game..  Now, the mighty 596'ers and company may be a different story which I'm love'n to start the journey.  Please don't confuse the 6as7g to the 5998 tube, they're not the same.
 
Ken
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:20 AM Post #907 of 9,570
ru4music said:
   
 
Just bought his last pair... I'll argue many that on my system the 5998 sound close to the top of the WA 2 game..  Now, the mighty 596'ers and company may be a different story which I'm love'n to start the journey.  Please don't confuse the 6as7g to the 5998 tube, they're not the same.
 
Ken
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the WA2 doesn't use 596. but gratz on those tubes, first time in over a year i think i've seen a reputable source sell that cheap. i bought 2 for now and i have enough pairs of ts 5998 to last me a while. (a used pair that i use the most, the 2 new ones i just bought, and also a brand new chatham 2399 pair)
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:30 AM Post #908 of 9,570
hifimanrookie said:
Try the 5998 or the bendix 6080wb graphite slotted colums..
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and When they cool down they tick the same way as a harddriven sportscar when u turn the engine off.. Only a bit slower..i love that sound!
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Yes, I have both Bendix and TS graphites 6080 (non slotted) and they are both incredible in performance.  I believe the slotted vs. solid only provides a sooner equalization in heat distribution of the graphite plates (a good thing, but not absolutely necessary.)  Yes I love the tink/ pink of heat up and cool down.  The 5998s don't do this!
Ken
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:52 AM Post #909 of 9,570
dubstep girl said:
   
the WA2 doesn't use 596. but gratz on those tubes, first time in over a year i think i've seen a reputable source sell that cheap. i bought 2 for now and i have enough pairs of ts 5998 to last me a while. (a used pair that i use the most, the 2 new ones i just bought, and also a brand new chatham 2399 pair)
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 Understood, but the WA 5 and WA 234 does...  more to come in weeks ahead!
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Sep 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM Post #910 of 9,570
ru4music said:
Yes, I have both Bendix and TS graphites 6080 (non slotted) and they are both incredible in performance.  I believe the slotted vs. solid only provides a sooner equalization in heat distribution of the graphite plates (a good thing, but not absolutely necessary.)  Yes I love the tink/ pink of heat up and cool down.  The 5998s don't do this!
Ken
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I agree bout the tinking..its sweet!
But i am curious..which of the two tubes u prefer? The bendix or 5998?
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 1:31 PM Post #911 of 9,570
hifimanrookie said:
I agree bout the tinking..its sweet!
But i am curious..which of the two tubes u prefer? The bendix or 5998?
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In my current setup If I had to choose between the two tubes, I would take the 5998 over the graphite(s.)  But I wouldn't want to give up the graphite(s!)
 
Oct 3, 2013 at 10:49 AM Post #912 of 9,570
Anyone interested in any of the following tubes?
 
2 x Chatham 2399 - NOS white box
1 x Osram 6AS7G round brown base - NOS NIB (sold)
2 x Mullard 6080WA - NOS NIB
3 x Tung Sol 7236 - NOS white box
2 x Bendix slotted graphite plate 6080WB - NOS white box (1 sold, 1 left)
 
I have purchased about $5,000 of tubes in a few months - Addictive behaviour. As a result, I am taking the SS path for a while.  PM me if you are interested in any. 
 
Cheers!
 
Nathan
 
Oct 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM Post #913 of 9,570
Pm'd
 
Oct 6, 2013 at 11:44 PM Post #914 of 9,570
Thanks to all of those who have expressed an interest in my tubes.  The remaining items in my treasure trove have been moved to eBay (have sold the amp that uses them).
 
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Winter-Cottage-Books/Audio-Tubes-/_i.html?_fsub=6093602015&_sid=1070780425&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
 
Cheers!
 
Nathan
 
Oct 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM Post #915 of 9,570
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