redrum42
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Hi redrum42,
I have found that many tubes from different brands exhibit too much treble. I have the luxury of having tone controls in my system, so I can turn down the treble and making it much more pleasant.
In the absence of tone controls, I did find that changing the original power tubes which were 6N6P-i to 6N6P tubes (available cheap) or even better to 6N6P gold grid tubes "tamed" some of the excessive treble.
Hi G,
In addition to the Raytheon 6AH6V tubes I was able to find 6A6V tubes from Tung Sol, CBC, TUBE and Capeheart through a simple Google search.
Found this seller who has 6AH6 tubes from $0.60 to $3.50 (shipping not specified). Does anybody have experience with John Kendall's Vintage Electronic Services?
http://www.king-cart.com/vintageelectronics/product=tubes/keywords=/exact_match=exact/next=390/return_page=
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll get some of them. Any signal tube recommendations that would have softer treble than the rca black plates I am currently using? Thanks.
Thank you for that detailed and informative reply.
I'll have to look at the hardware store for some boxes like you mentioned.
I'm really looking for some kind of "list: software to keep track of my tube collection. I've bought duplicates of several tubes, just because I forgot I already had them
It would be nice to have something tracking things just so I could at a glance tell what I have, what I might be interested in, etc.
I'm a computer geek, and a list-a-holic,
Again, many thanks for your info-packedreply!
Hey BG what i do to remember i take pictures of the tubes i buy i open a folder on the computer stick the pictures in the folder along with all the infos related to the tubes thats it instant archive .
I have what I think are the stock tubes that came with the amp (bought this second hand), and a pair of rca black plate 5654s that came with it. I cant hear much difference between these two when it comes to the ultra-highs. Keep changing my mind on which is harsher.
Hey guys i just received the sockets i put in the 6136 tubes i got the ef95 setting right it doesnt work it is the ef 95 setting got any ideas
Guys, If you have a heptode at hand. Make sure you try the EF95 setting after burn in. I haven't been using this for quite a while.
When I set this up today, I was quite surprised, to say the least. I really love it with my TS 6BE6.
After a little more listening and also comparing the 6BE6 to the TS 6485, I think it is now quite clear to me that is the setting. It is like a veil was lifted.
On my setup, with my gear, IMHO, this is better than the TS 6485. I can hear details clearer leading to a better holographic experience, there is more air, the bass is slightly lesser punchy but does go deeper, the stage is more organized. Everything just comes together. Simply put, it sounds of better quality. That's it for me
1.) Tung Sol 6BE6, EF95 jumper
2.) Tung Sol 6485, 2-7 strap
3.) GE 8425 6AU6A, 2-7 strap
Now you can shoot me
PS: I imagine the TS 6BE6 to work best with setups, which tend to a brighter or very neutral signature. These tubes have a natural, darker signature, which is rather, "round", very refined and true, not "hard and exciting".
Hi A11.
Have been burning-in some Sylvania Gold Brand 5750s on EF95 (minus 2,7) with 9 hour stretches and no problems...they sound amazing. Hope everyone gives this a try...Well discovered!!May 27, 2013 at 3:07 PM Post #1,394 of 13,432 mab1376
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Quote:Hi A11.
Have been burning-in some Sylvania Gold Brand 5750s on EF95 (minus 2,7) with 9 hour stretches and no problems...they sound amazing. Hope everyone gives this a try...Well discovered!!
So for the 6BE6/5750, use EF95 setting with no 2-7 strap for optimal performance?May 27, 2013 at 3:46 PM Post #1,395 of 13,432 Quote:
So for the 6BE6/5750, use EF95 setting with no 2-7 strap for optimal performance?
Hi mab.
Yep! Acapella 11 (see page 90) found there was no need for the strap, and that the sound IMPROVED - two for the price of one,even! And as I mentioned, I've experienced no problems so far - even after long burn-in sessions. What more could you ask for? These guys really are the business...Users who are viewing this thread
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