[Galapac]

Have you tried the mesh input tubes (6SJ7(W)GT)? Yum!
Get a pair if you find them, you can thank me later

I’m still trying to get him to try the 6084 tube which is basically a rugged EF86 with gold pins. I use them almost exclusively now and they pair well with my Mullards. My current avatar shows a shot of them.

 

[Galapac]

And speaking of tube bargains like the GE 6AS7G....has anyone tried these?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-GE...483141?hash=item3653d1a8c5:g:qF8AAOSw6Ohc7Y3v

5 Star reds.
I have a pair and they sound great in the 339i. A broadcast rated version of the 6080 that are still reasonably priced.

 

[Galapac]

Has anyone noticed this that has 6080 Mullards?
They will flash a bright white light when first turned on?
I thought one of mine was defective when it did this but it is common with Euro tubes such as this.
I will also see a weird glow on the plate for a second or two when warming up about 10 seconds after switching it on.
I think it is pretty cool to see.
I’ll see if I can grab a quick video to share.

@Bruc3 - Watch for this when your Mullards arrive from the UK.

Excerpt from vivatubes.com:
Exceptions & Other Clues

Many but not all European tubes will briefly flash a bright white light when they are switched on.

 

[UntilThen]

I have enough tubes. Another pair won't change the world. What I need to do now is to close my eyes and just listen to the music with my Audezes and Figaro.

 

[Galapac]

Does anyone know or have tried 12SJ7 tubes in place of 6SJ7tubes for the 339i.
They are the same except for the voltage (12 vs. 6) but not sure if the 339i can handle the extra voltage.

 

[Ultrainferno]

And speaking of tube bargains like the GE 6AS7G....has anyone tried these?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-GE...483141?hash=item3653d1a8c5:g:qF8AAOSw6Ohc7Y3v

5 Star reds.
I have a pair and they sound great in the 339i. A broadcast rated version of the 6080 that are still reasonably priced.

I'm not of a fan of the GE 6080, though have not tried 5 red star labeled ones.

Has anyone noticed this that has 6080 Mullards?
They will flash a bright white light when first turned on?
I thought one of mine was defective when it did this but it is common with Euro tubes such as this.
I will also see a weird glow on the plate for a second or two when warming up about 10 seconds after switching it on.
I think it is pretty cool to see.
I’ll see if I can grab a quick video to share.

@Bruc3 - Watch for this when your Mullards arrive from the UK.

Excerpt from vivatubes.com:
Exceptions & Other Clues

Many but not all European tubes will briefly flash a bright white light when they are switched on.

Happens all the time. No worries

 

[Galapac]

I have enough tubes. Another pair won't change the world. What I need to do now is to close my eyes and just listen to the music with my Audezes and Figaro.

That’s a good attitude to have, that way you will not know what you’re missing.
I said before one needs to get off the merry go round from time to time to stop and listen to all that hard work you put into acquiring all of your hoard.

 

[UntilThen]

Does anyone know or have tried 12SJ7 tubes in place of 6SJ7tubes for the 339i.
They are the same except for the voltage (12 vs. 6) but not sure if the 339i can handle the extra voltage.

No you cannot use a 12 volt in a 6 volt socket. In Elise days, we run the 12 volts tubes from an external power supply. I wouldn't encourage you to do it. If you have to, you can always have Yuking build you a custom LF339i that uses 12 volts version of those tubes.

 

[UntilThen]

That’s a good attitude to have, that way you will not know what you’re missing.
I said before one needs to get off the merry go round from time to time to stop and listen to all that hard work you put into acquiring all of your hoard.

Oh I will never stop to occasionally change up my tubes. Even more so, I will change my headphones every now and then. I have 6 in my collection now. Just switching between LCD-3f and LCD-X, there is quite a difference. Songs goes from Autumn to Spring.... I am lost in translations.

 

[Galapac]

No I’m fine. Just saw mesh 12SJ7s that are cheaper but I don’t need them, like you, I have enough tubes.
The GOTL would have no problem here with the selector switch But that’s a different story.

 

[UntilThen]

@Galapac why does your website show www.adidas.com ? Are you their regional sales manager ? Can I have a pair of Adidas Tour360 xt golf shoes? I'll give them a good review.

 

[UntilThen]

The GOTL would have no problem here with the selector switch But that’s a different story.

So you know the GOTL. I live with it for more than 2 years. I was one of the early owners and I filled up the Glenn thread

 

[Galapac]

So you know the GOTL. I live with it for more than 2 years. I was one of the early owners and I filled up the Glenn thread

I actually go back and read through the threads, it’s how I learn and I did see many replies from you including your sign off when you left. I just wish I knew you when you were selling yours as that was a phenomenal deal with the tubes.

 

[UntilThen]

My sign off when I left? I don't sign off when I leave a thread or say good bye. I'd say adios, see ya lata and I'll be back... in the tone of Arnie Schwazenegger !!!

Yup my GOTL went to Mr Paramesh from India and we're now firm friends. He also bought all my prized tubes later separately and those include my precious GECs. If I had known I'll be returning to another La Figaro, I'd have kept them.

 

[hp4fun]

My Hifiman HE6Se and a speaker tap->XLR cable just arrived. I tried it on the LF339i first and then the Marantz MM 7025. I agreed with one of the comments I saw (couldn't find it now though) -- while paring HE6se with LF339i is not bad (better than HE560 and 6xx), it is better directly connect it to a (good) stereo amp. The LF339i unfortunately did sound a bit muddy (e.g., things mixed up) and less intriguing.

Same hobby, new discovery every day!