[mab1376]

 
You on the other hand need to learn how to spell Voskhod...

 
Burn!

 

[spiderking31]

Did you take those photos???? Only because it looks like you got those photos off the internet....

 

[spiderking31]

I also own 18 pairs to total, including Tesla 6F32....not 6F32V...I own two pairs of Hytron JHY-6AK5's that were made in 1945. I have a pair of RCA JRC-6AK5's that were made in 1948....and these are the best I've ever heard. Including my Tesla's. So please humor me some more about the 6HM5

 

[TrollDragon]

Did you take those photos???? Only because it looks like you got those photos off the internet....

 
Yup those are my pictures.
 

I also own 18 pairs to total, including Tesla 6F32....not 6F32V...I own two pairs of Hytron JHY-6AK5's that were made in 1945. I have a pair of RCA JRC-6AK5's that were made in 1948....and these are the best I've ever heard. Including my Tesla's. So please humor me some more about the 6HM5

 
Good for you, I didn't know it was a contest.

I'll not waste my time bringing this excellent thread through the muck. This is not the first time you have posted here with your pompous attitude. I really suggest you go back to your FB group where you might be more welcomed.

 

[spiderking31]

Facebook groups seem to be better to me actually. Much more information...thanks Troll! I mean, dragon troll

 

[gibosi]

I also own 18 pairs to total, including Tesla 6F32....not 6F32V...I own two pairs of Hytron JHY-6AK5's that were made in 1945. I have a pair of RCA JRC-6AK5's that were made in 1948....and these are the best I've ever heard. Including my Tesla's. So please humor me some more about the 6HM5

 
YOUR ears, YOUR gear and YOUR opinion. It's great that YOU have found a sound YOU like.
 
But as for me, I have around 1000 tubes, pentodes, heptodes, triodes and double triodes. And in my opinion, my ears and my gear, no 6AK5, even those manufactured in the 1940's, is anywhere near the best I have ever heard.
 
Cheers

 

[Shaffer]

Facebook groups seem to be better to me actually. Much more information...thanks Troll! I mean, dragon troll

I agree. They're pretty much the only place where one can speak freely. Sad.

 

[mab1376]

   
YOUR ears, YOUR gear and YOUR opinion. It's great that YOU have found a sound YOU like.
 
But as for me, I have around 1000 tubes, pentodes, heptodes, triodes and double triodes. And in my opinion, my ears and my gear, no 6AK5, even those manufactured in the 1940's, is anywhere near the best I have ever heard.
 
Cheers

 
6AV6 sound better than any 6AK5, not to mention 6AH6.
 
One day he'll move up to big boy club and get some c3gs'
 
6HM5 is a great tube, slightly too sibilant for me, but YMMV as with anything in the subjective hobby of audio.

 

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[mordy]

Hi All,
 
For years a number of people commented on how nice, informative and pleasant our forum is. Questions that had been asked many times before were patiently and lovingly answered again and again.
 
PLEASE - everybody is entitled to their personal opinion regarding what they like and don't like, and we respect this - we all have different equipment, ears and personalities. BUT PLEASE - no personal attacks and jabs.
 
A majority of people may reach a consensus on a group of tubes that are the best sounding (especially after listening to dozens of different tubes), but if somebody feels that something that most of us disliked is exactly what they like - it's just fine; nothing wrong with that. We must respect each other, and not vent any negative feelings.
 
We are here to help each other, share ideas and information, but not to be judgmental.

 

[spiderking31]

I apologize, and you have a valid point

 

[gibosi]

@spiderking31
 
Very frankly, the 6HM6 is not my favorite tube in the LD either. But when beginners ask for advice, I never hesitate to suggest the 6HM5 and the Voskhod because they are cheap and lots of people like them. And it helps beginners to begin to learn what they like and don't like.
 
Now, 1940's era 6AK5s are pretty rare. For those of us who are into tube porn, do you have any pictures of your Hytrons and RCAs?

 

[spiderking31]

My Hytron JHY-6AK5's made in February, 1945
And my RCA JRC-6AK5's made in 1948

 

[mordy]

Hi S31,
 
No apologies needed - just wanted that the forum should be non judgmental and informative and helpful. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Meddlesome Duck]

I mentioned earlier I was having issue with some EF91 tubes in my little dot i+ well the seller has sent me a second pair of tubes next day delivery. I'm trying them now and it's the same problem. The sound is very quiet I have to set my source to 100% and my little dot to 20% in order to get decent level for listening and even then the bass is not really there and the highs clip slightly. If I increase the little dot's volume everything slowly starts clipping. Has anyone encountered a similar issue, the pins again are slightly dirty, the tubes are CV5377.