La Figaro 339

[bpiotrow13]

Actually there are only 2 EF86 adapters, the others are socket savers since I tube roll a lot. The savers save your amp sockets from getting loose over time due to the pins coming in and out of the amp. I suggest everyone get a set that tube rolls. It looks like you have a set under your 2293 adapters. Did you do that because the adapter didn't sit right? I have a set of 2293 adapters but waiting on a set of tubes to arrive.

What do You mean that I have a set under the adapter? These are the adapters I got while buying La Figaro.

 

[hp4fun]

Tried to search but did not get a good answer:

What's the difference between 6SJ7WGT and 6SJ7GT ?

Thanks and happy new year!

 

[Galapac]

What do You mean that I have a set under the adapter? These are the adapters I got while buying La Figaro.

Those are socket savers aren’t they? Under the 2293 to 6AS7 adapter in your picture. The 339 does not come with adapters unless you bought it from someone who gave them to you.

 

[Galapac]

Tried to search but did not get a good answer:

What's the difference between 6SJ7WGT and 6SJ7GT ?

Thanks and happy new year!

From what I have learned the GT stands for glass tube and the W was for the U.S. military, so a more rugged version to adhere to their MIL specs.

 

[hp4fun]

From what I have learned the GT stands for glass tube and the W was for the U.S. military, so a more rugged version to adhere to their MIL specs.

I also read comments that the "mesh version" in 6SJ7GT is not *truly* mesh like the Mullard EF86. It is more like a metal with holes. Therefore there is not much difference in sound. Can anyone that have both versions comment? Thanks again.

 

[bpiotrow13]

Those are socket savers aren’t they? Under the 2293 to 6AS7 adapter in your picture. The 339 does not come with adapters unless you bought it from someone who gave them to you.

I do not know frankly. I got it from the seller with the amp. I considered to be part of the adapter. I do not even know if it is possible to separate from the adapter.

 

[Galapac]

For me, I have a pair of 6SJ7WGT (I think Sylvania) but I just don't like them personally. They are a quiet tube (I seem to get most of my hum issues from the drivers) but they sound flat and boring to me.
It could be my pairings as I just don't like them with any 6AS7G/5998 pairings but I haven't used them enough with 6080/7236 pairings to give them a full dislike.
Others may have different experiences.

I always enjoy the EF86/E80F/EF80s styles of tubes for some reason as these tubes appear to me to have more life and soundscape to them.
For example most people know the song "Back in Black" by AC/DC.

If I use 6SJ7 drivers I cannot hear or hardly hear the drummer counting off at the beginning of the song. If I use the EF86 styles of tubes I can clearly hear it and it's that detail that I think is missed in some 6SJ7 tubes.

 

[Galapac]

I do not know frankly. I got it from the seller with the amp. I considered to be part of the adapter. I do not even know if it is possible to separate from the adapter.

Interesting. I will take pictures of my adapters later to show you what mine look like but from the picture it looks like there is a socket saver attached to the adapter, as I would think it would be lower and flush with the 339 socket.

 

[Galapac]

@bpiotrow13 - Here is what I was talking about...I do not have the thick black piece which looks like a socket saver.

 

[bpiotrow13]

Thanks, understood. I will check tomorrow if i can separate the black thing.

 

[Mizicke5273]

Actually there are only 2 EF86 adapters, the others are socket savers since I tube roll a lot. The savers save your amp sockets from getting loose over time due to the pins coming in and out of the amp. I suggest everyone get a set that tube rolls. It looks like you have a set under your 2293 adapters. Did you do that because the adapter didn't sit right? I have a set of 2293 adapters but waiting on a set of tubes to arrive.

I run 2293/4079 adapters with socket savers, as the adapters bottom out on the amp chassis. I didn't like the idea of the screw bottoms touching the metal chassis. You know, metal and electricity can be a bad mix at times.

 

[tintinsnowydog]

Agreed, those 2293 adapters sit very flush with the chassis, nice to elevate them a bit with a socket saver. Makes plugging in and out easier too

 

[bpiotrow13]

@bpiotrow13 - Here is what I was talking about...I do not have the thick black piece which looks like a socket saver.

You were right, i even did not know what i have

 

[Galapac]

You were right, i even did not know what i have

Awesome! Thats why we have this forum, to learn and share our experiences. If you tube roll a lot it’s good to get a set of these for all your sockets to save on wear and tear on the main amp socket. They sell them on eBay, just look for socket saver. You may want to dedicate the ones you already have to your adapter since it might be a tight fit.

 

[bpiotrow13]

Awesome! Thats why we have this forum, to learn and share our experiences. If you tube roll a lot it’s good to get a set of these for all your sockets to save on wear and tear on the main amp socket. They sell them on eBay, just look for socket saver. You may want to dedicate the ones you already have to your adapter since it might be a tight fit.

Thanks!