[muscleking]

I received my 6hm5 yesterday and one tube has this bright dot and no sound from that one, I tried switch side and made opposite channel not work. The other tube is fine glows orange like my other tubes. Seller is fantastic and will send me replacement. Anybody knows what this is? See picture. Put back the 6j1p-ev and no problem. It's set to EF95 so should be fine. Again one tube works perfectly.

 

[gulakpi]

Looks like these are the tall bottles -- the right type!

 

[Planner]

Hi,
 
I'm sorry for this noob question, cuz I'm a newbie with tubeamps. Do you guys have the information or personal reviews of this Little Dot 1 (6 tubes)?
 
This one

 

 

 

[gibosi]

It would appear that this is the very first Little Dot, introduced in 2004. From the chart linked to below, it uses 2P3 for output and 1B2 for drivers. I have never seen this amp and consequently have no experience with it.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/355789/list-of-little-dot-amps#post_4638237

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Funny thing is it would have taken fewer keystrokes to just answer.

 

[Planner]

  It would appear that this is the very first Little Dot, introduced in 2004. From the chart linked to below, it uses 2P3 for output and 1B2 for drivers. I have never seen this amp and consequently have no experience with it.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/355789/list-of-little-dot-amps#post_4638237

Thank you so much for the link. This is really helpful.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

It looks fun. Mesa wants it

 

[shepperd]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Matched-1957-Tesla-6F32-D-getter-vacuum-tubes-EF95-6AK5/112052765296?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Dcdb41a85e1c14c0fa26398e4bd65f75a%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D252230073367
 
I chanced upon the discussion relating to two types of these Tesla's; the one with the white hat and white lettering supposed to be the best. Any opinions as to whether the above are just mixed or worth the try?

 

[shepperd]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Matched-Voskhod-Gold-pins-Gold-grid-6ZH1P-EV-6AK5-EF95-403B-5654-6J1-1977-NIB/131446387039?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D6667defeb05742c8a7ba84595932fa43%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D112052765296
 
likewise: I seem to recall reading here that the so-called gold pins was not original but an aftre-maket job. I have a pair of these (non gold pinned) from 81". These are earlier. Any difference in sound? I was not entirely convinced, especially after finding the Tung Sol's. The hunt goes on!

 

[SomeGuyDude]

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Matched-Voskhod-Gold-pins-Gold-grid-6ZH1P-EV-6AK5-EF95-403B-5654-6J1-1977-NIB/131446387039?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D6667defeb05742c8a7ba84595932fa43%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D112052765296
 
likewise: I seem to recall reading here that the so-called gold pins was not original but an aftre-maket job. I have a pair of these (non gold pinned) from 81". These are earlier. Any difference in sound? I was not entirely convinced, especially after finding the Tung Sol's. The hunt goes on!

 
The gold shouldn't really affect the sound per se, it's just a matter of connection. 

 

[TrollDragon]

   
The gold shouldn't really affect the sound per se, it's just a matter of connection. 

He didn't mean that the gold pins would change the sound.
The gold or non gold pins sometimes define different manufacturers, tube vintage or internal design which does impact the sound.

 

[shepperd]

"The first grid is wound with wire made of an alloy of gold and platinum." I was wondering more about this than the pins. The first set of these tubes I bought made no mention of either gold or platinum. These appear to be from a few years earlier. Having no luck finding the Tung Sols, I have turned my attention elsewhere and ordered a pair of Tesla vintage 57' A bit pricey but I found only one seller on the net. I'll report back on these when I get them. (I never thought I would catch the tube rolling bug!!!)

 

[shepperd]

For those of you with deep pockets or just curious, This caught my attention: http://vinylsavor.blogspot.fr/2016/09/news-from-elrog-tube-factory.html

 

[muscleking]

Just received these but i researched first and I need to either use a jumper on pin 2 and 7 or I can get adapter. I think adapter is easier. I didn't find links for adapter, does anyone knows what adapter I need? Im in a small town so it's easier to order stuff online. I don't mind spend a little to get 2 adapters vs buying wires and cut and risk mistake.

 

[TrollDragon]

Just received these but i researched first and I need to either use a jumper on pin 2 and 7 or I can get adapter. I think adapter is easier. I didn't find links for adapter, does anyone knows what adapter I need? Im in a small town so it's easier to order stuff online. I don't mind spend a little to get 2 adapters vs buying wires and cut and risk mistake.

I doubt you will find a commercially made 6AH6 to EF95 adapter.
You will probably have to DIY one or just use the straps like we all did when we were testing out those tubes.

I soldered permanent straps on my Tungsol 6AH6WA's.