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Nov 13, 2020 at 4:59 PM Post #4,906 of 6,903
UntilThen said:
Yes Jedi :slight_smile: :slight_smile: EF80 are pentodes. So are the EF86. However with the adapters, they are used as strapped triodes here. I really like how these sound. Sometimes I like the more expensive EF86 better. At other times I'm thinking these EF80 are just as gorgeous, maybe a bit more mellow.

I really like the EF80, EF86 but they only work on my old LF399. On my 'new' LF339 which I bought from TinTinSnowyDog, those strapped triodes will wail like banshees. Not sure why.
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I for awhile thought these were two element tubes....when I did the google search...s u r p r i s e !! A five element tube! "A pentode adds two more components: a screen grid and a suppressor grid; these make the tube more efficient and increase power output". Well.. If Drop gets their act together on these guys.. gonna be hard to pass up on these beauties.
 
Nov 13, 2020 at 5:07 PM Post #4,908 of 6,903
Jedi, you already have a 336se. It's only logical to progress to LF339 or LF339i. That jump is quite an ocean apart. If you've been enjoying your 336se for a few years, the jump to 339 will have you grinning from ear to ear.
 
Nov 13, 2020 at 5:13 PM Post #4,909 of 6,903
UntilThen said:
Jedi, you already have a 336se. It's only logical to progress to LF339 or LF339i. That jump is quite an ocean apart. If you've been enjoying your 336se for a few years, the jump to 339 will have you grinning from ear to ear.
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That's what I'm counting on.. just waiting for the Drop . :)
 
Nov 13, 2020 at 5:21 PM Post #4,912 of 6,903
UntilThen said:
I know ! They still have a lot of stock. It's either they have a lot of GE 6AS7GA or you and I have not been buying enough. :deadhorse:
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Just put an order down for another 5 pairs :) To go with a pair of 6SJ7GT mesh driver tubes from ebay :)
 
Nov 13, 2020 at 5:26 PM Post #4,913 of 6,903
JKDJedi said:
Jesus... now I'm wondering if I should do like TinTin and convert it to 6J5 .... Holy Price Curve Balls....
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Fear not. There are cheaper Siemens, Telefunkens, Valvo EF86 and these german brands are like the Merc and BMWs of the tube world compared to the Rolls Royce of the GEC.
 
Nov 13, 2020 at 5:36 PM Post #4,915 of 6,903
Huh right here in Australia. I think I will buy these NECs

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Nov 13, 2020 at 5:43 PM Post #4,918 of 6,903
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