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Little Dot Tube Amps: Vacuum Tube Rolling Guide
Jan 31, 2014 at 9:09 PM Post #4,846 of 13,434
Jan 31, 2014 at 9:35 PM Post #4,847 of 13,434
mikelap said:
  With which HP would you use the Woo . 
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HD800 and a soon to be purchased unnamed can...
 
Maybe throw my other cans at it too...  but really the HD800 and maybe a planar or sorts lol
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 7:52 AM Post #4,848 of 13,434
A tall bottle 1944 Sylvania 6SN7A with metal base
 

 
This tube sounds closer to the Holland E80CC than the Tungsram, with a slightly bigger bass and more slam. The Sylvania 6SN7A / 6SN7W is often described as huge and gorgeous with lots of heft and slam, and in my experience, this is spot on. I am not sure the Syl is technically as accurate as the E80CC, but then I have to admit to a certain degree of disbelief that a 70 year-old tube can be as good as a 50 year-old tube lol.  In the end, given my old ears and modest cans, I can say the differences between the Syl and the Holland E80CC are small, just a slightly different shade of gray, and it's very good. :)
 
The tall bottle 6SN7W and 6SN7A, both with metal bases, are identical. The tall bottle with a black plastic base is likely the same, but I am not sure. The short bottle with a black plastic base is said to be different.
 
If you are serious about exploring 6SN7s, this is a tube to be on the lookout for, but it can be a budget buster.  Mine carries a Philco label, not Sylvania, so it was priced a bit lower, but even so, it was quite a bit more than $8.00 lol.
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 7:54 AM Post #4,849 of 13,434
kvtaco17 said:
So guys... I might make a move to get a WA6 SE... I was listening to my Lyr today with my PS500's and even though my modded LD is quieter, the extra current of the Lyr really makes everything sound bigger. I'm not selling my LD though lol Its got some magic that the Lyr cant touch with my Grados and AD2000x. Someone talk me out of it lol My wallet needs a break lol
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That WA6-SE is getting real close to the Taboo MK III... The Taboo in a nice Walnut case would be my choice. :D
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 8:59 AM Post #4,850 of 13,434
Very nice tube Gibosi.
 
There is no A designation for the 6SN7 only W as far as I know for the Sylvania metal base.
The A was usually stamped on the dome top but the base markings, packaging etc were 6SN7W.
 
The micanol base sounds the same as it was the same bottle in a different base.
The short bottle is different.
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 10:42 AM Post #4,851 of 13,434
rosgr63 said:
 
There is no A designation for the 6SN7 only W as far as I know for the Sylvania metal base.
The A was usually stamped on the dome top but the base markings, packaging etc were 6SN7W.
 
The micanol base sounds the same as it was the same bottle in a different base.
The short bottle is different.
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Actually, "6SN7GT" is printed on the base of this Sylvania / Philco, and "6SN7A" on top of the bottle, so a bit confusing. But considering the construction and appearance, I knew what it was. :)
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 10:50 AM Post #4,852 of 13,434
I really want a taboo also lol... I demoed one last year and still dream of it... But the WA6se is a bit cheaper... But the lucid modes are so crazy good sounding... Dammit...
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 11:10 AM Post #4,853 of 13,434
kvtaco17 said:
But the lucid modes are so crazy good sounding... Dammit...
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And with the Taboo you can run all your current 6922 / 6DJ8 / 6N1P's

Just Gorgeous...
 
You'll have to chase new tubes to roll in the WA6-SE...
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Feb 1, 2014 at 11:14 AM Post #4,855 of 13,434
I do like chasing new tubes...
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 12:37 PM Post #4,857 of 13,434
gibosi said:
   
Since you would very likely buy new (expensive) tubes for the WA6se, but not for the Taboo, it seems to me that in the end, the total price would be about the same....
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You are correct!
 
I know what the Taboo sounds like and I love it... the WA6SE intrigues me because it is an unknown...
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 1:16 PM Post #4,858 of 13,434
Did anyone else notice their power tubes glowing a bit brighter with octals?
 
Feb 1, 2014 at 6:42 PM Post #4,859 of 13,434
mab1376 said:
  Did anyone else notice their power tubes glowing a bit brighter with octals?
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Not here. i have a pair of 6H30PI Electro Harmonix power tubes on and compared to a 6DJ8 looks the same 
 
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