Phantaminum
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Open heart surgery is no joke bro.
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Open heart surgery is no joke bro.
heliosphann
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Hope no Junior Mints got in on the action.
Phantaminum
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You never know. Something like that could stave off infection, something beyond science, something from...above!
But seriously, @TK16 is already banned from the operating room because of the Thin Mints debacle.
TK16
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That wasn't me that was Kramer, there is visual evidence.
TK16 - I have never actually heard an American Amperex 6922, I have only heard the 7308. I read that the 6922 Amperex USA, are a bit bass light and brighter, compared to the 7308, so I never bothered with them. I assume that the d getter is better than the o getter 6922. How does the d getter American Amperex 6922 compare to the 7308? Probably splitting hairs, but if you have any info, I would appreciate it. I also noticed that the American Amperex 6922 d getter, is a taller bottle, and my experience with 6SN7, are that the taller bottle versions, are often better.
TK16
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The 6922 D getter is on the neutral side, if your looking for bass these are not the tubes you would want. I sold my pair because they were too neutral for my taste. Don`t remember if I ever heard the 7308 USA. Philips/Amperex tubes the earlier the better IMO. D-getter 6922 and PW have a slightly longer bottle. They barely fit in my dac, got a D getter Heerlen 6922 pair in there now.
I think i am gonna pass, on the USA d getter 6922. I think the 7308, is a special tube and it actually has very strong bass, and slightly relaxed highs, with perfect mids. The USA 6922 vs 7308, are not the same sound, from what i have learned.
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Can you provide more info on the 7308 that you enjoy so much?
Also, when you say "strong bass" - is it stronger than stock EH tubes?
https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/amperex-7308-vintage-gold-pin - Some info
Yes, stronger than the EH, and strong in general, compared to other NOS 6922.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/692...922-6n23p-e88cc-cca-7308-e188cc-tubes.761078/ - This guy has an accurate description of the 7308 USN-CEP.
Also, the earlier the better. The latter version has a silver shield and is not as good. Look for code VR5, not VR6.
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TK16
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They are sold anyway, glad it was not you that bought them, based on your sound preference.
TK16
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If your looking for a warm lush sound the Western Electric 396A with adapters is what you want. The Mullard Blackburn ECC88 is also a good choice along with Mullard Mitcham E88CC.
DRHamp
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A pair of 50s WE 396As that I picked up from TK16 came in today and I popped them in the LP using the excellent Garage1217 adapters. TK had told me they were really good tubes, but man was that an understatement:
Maybe the best imaging and soundstage that I've heard in the LP, certainly in my top 5. Excellent bass extension and glorious midrange and very pleasant highs with my HD800S.
If you can find a pair of these, I highly recommend them in the LP.. If there are tubes you want to try, check with TK16, the tube guru that started this thread - if he doesn't have them, he can probably help you find them
Maybe the best imaging and soundstage that I've heard in the LP, certainly in my top 5. Excellent bass extension and glorious midrange and very pleasant highs with my HD800S.
If you can find a pair of these, I highly recommend them in the LP.. If there are tubes you want to try, check with TK16, the tube guru that started this thread - if he doesn't have them, he can probably help you find them
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TK16
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Sounds like you hate them, feel free to sell them back to me at 1/2 the purchase price. I don't have any more WE 396A for sale sold half my stash already. Enjoy them tubes bro, pleasure looking at them in the dark, like 2 night lights in the room.A pair of 50s WE 396As that I picked up from TK16 came in today and I popped them in the LP using the Garage1217 adapters. TK had told me they were really good tubes, but man was that an understatement:
Maybe the best imaging and soundstage that I've heard in the LP, certainly in my top 5. Excellent bass extension and glorious midrange and very pleasant highs with my HD800S.
If you can find a pair of these, I highly recommend them in the LP.. If there are tubes you want to try, check with TK16, the tube guru that started this thread - if he doesn't have them, he can probably help you find them
I have 8 pairs of those bad boys. . .just got a little excited, they sound good for you!A pair of 50s WE 396As that I picked up from TK16 came in today and I popped them in the LP using the Garage1217 adapters. TK had told me they were really good tubes, but man was that an understatement:
Maybe the best imaging and soundstage that I've heard in the LP, certainly in my top 5. Excellent bass extension and glorious midrange and very pleasant highs with my HD800S.
If you can find a pair of these, I highly recommend them in the LP.. If there are tubes you want to try, check with TK16, the tube guru that started this thread - if he doesn't have them, he can probably help you find them
TK16
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Wow 8 pairs! Thought my 6 pair at 1 point was excessive. You try them in the LP yet?
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