I may have purchased a 6sn7 or two from Ebay in the past, but now I only look for obscure variations of 1578 Melz, life is simpler that way.
Of course friends and I had been buying 6sn7 equivalents for over a year for some blind testing. I want to say we have at least 90 different brands and types but we are nearly done with that and @bcowen has stopped buying tubes so there may be a few more available now.
I may have purchased a 6sn7 or two from Ebay in the past, but now I only look for obscure variations of 1578 Melz, life is simpler that way.
Of course friends and I had been buying 6sn7 equivalents for over a year for some blind testing. I want to say we have at least 90 different brands and types but we are nearly done with that and @bcowen has stopped buying tubes so there may be a few more available now.
The buying part is over lol. I have now moved on to tempting @bcowen and @Ripper2860 with tubes that are nearly impossible to find. (56 and 58 Melz solid plate 1578's).
I let them hear one just so they could understand the quality of said tube.
LOL! Hadn't even thought of that. Might be tough to get a 6SN7 in there, and a 1578 would probably blow up the house. BUT.....a 6922 may fit. Need to go count how many outlets I have...
Either way, @Ripper2860 & @bcowen thanks for buying so many tubes that those of us with less understanding family members and less storage space can benefit from your knowledge. Over the last couple years I’ve bought several 6SN7 tubes based on your opinions.
...Though it is possible the increase in tube prices over the last two years may be the result of some irresponsible hoarding....
My wife never questions anything I do with electronics. I use 6sn7 as the driver in amps I designed and those pay for all tubes, components, and woodworking equipment. My latest loaner amp will look a bit like this.
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