[bcowen]

Any cheap 6sn7 tubes you think I should give a shot? Loving my tele ecc88 and we396a. wouldn't mind more warmth!

More warmth?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-NIB-...839457?hash=item2f3bce4fa1:g:3ZAAAOSwkIleDB7y

 

[Shotland]

Ah, yes... I was told these were warm! Looking for something way more affordable for now. I spent all my pocket change on some other pieces of glass !

 

[bcowen]

Ah, yes... I was told these were warm! Looking for something way more affordable for now. I spent all my pocket change on some other pieces of glass !

Then I'm guessing my second suggestion isn't in the cards?

Seriously, I don't know of any less expensive tubes that I would describe as warm. The older RCA's (pre 1960) fit the bill as do most Mullards, but you'll be out 3X+ the price of the Vali just for one of those. Hopefully someone else can offer a suggestion...

 

[senorx12562]

stock tube (numbers rubbed off first time I took it out so no idea what it is)
--- sounds just fine and you can stick with it and be happy

The tube mine came with was utterly unmarked when I received it, so unless you are sure you rubbed it off, it may have come that way.

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

The tube mine came with was utterly unmarked when I received it, so unless you are sure you rubbed it off, it may have come that way.

maybe it did. I thought I saw markings on it but I may totally be mistaken!

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

Based on just looks I had to get a 6SN7 with adapter! Got a cheap Tung-Sol to try it. Does look cool.

 

[bcowen]

This Westinghouse 6CG7 sounds pretty darn good, especially for $6. For adapterless living, it's a worthy contender IMO. A bit more detailed and dynamic than the Brimar 6BQ7A, and some nice extra punch in the bass. The Brimar is warmer sounding, and while its bass doesn't have quite the same whump it's a bit fuller and adds some nice bloom. I actually like this Westinghouse better with the Aeon 2's, but I like the Brimar better with the Massdrop HD-6XX's. The (adapted) Lansdale Frankentube 7N7 remains my personal fave in the Vali 2 with either set of 'phones, but for those not wanting to mess with adapters and looking for a bit less warmth than the Brimar and even the RCA 6CG7, this might be worth a shot if you can find one for a good price.

 

[Mike-WI]

This Westinghouse 6CG7 sounds pretty darn good, especially for $6. For adapterless living, it's a worthy contender IMO. A bit more detailed and dynamic than the Brimar 6BQ7A, and some nice extra punch in the bass. The Brimar is warmer sounding, and while its bass doesn't have quite the same whump it's a bit fuller and adds some nice bloom. I actually like this Westinghouse better with the Aeon 2's, but I like the Brimar better with the Massdrop HD-6XX's. The (adapted) Lansdale Frankentube 7N7 remains my personal fave in the Vali 2 with either set of 'phones, but for those not wanting to mess with adapters and looking for a bit less warmth than the Brimar and even the RCA 6CG7, this might be worth a shot if you can find one for a good price.

Where did you get this $6 tube?

 

[bcowen]

Where did you get this $6 tube?

Ebay (screenshot several posts back). It was actually $5.845 per tube with shipping - I rounded up.

 

[G0rt]

Currently, Amperex BugleBoy ECC40, and finding it Good. Mimby->Vali2->HD660S. Via splitter cable to SYS, Mimby also drives a DIY 2-channel, better than Vali2 pre-out.

 

[bcowen]

Currently, Amperex BugleBoy ECC40, and finding it Good. Mimby->Vali2->HD660S. Via splitter cable to SYS, Mimby also drives a DIY 2-channel, better than Vali2 pre-out.

Sweet! Have you tried any other ECC40's?

I have a couple of these Mullards that just arrived. Now to figure out which wire goes where. Help me keep an eye out for a B-stock Vali 2, you know, just in case.

 

[Mr Trev]

Sweet! Have you tried any other ECC40's?

I have a couple of these Mullards that just arrived. Now to figure out which wire goes where. Help me keep an eye out for a B-stock Vali 2, you know, just in case.

Didn't the OG Vali use those type of tubes?

 

[G0rt]

Sweet! Have you tried any other ECC40's?

I have a couple of these Mullards that just arrived. Now to figure out which wire goes where. Help me keep an eye out for a B-stock Vali 2, you know, just in case.

I have some Philips, and have my eyes on some others. I've tried them in Lyr3, Valhalla2 and Mjolnir2, all with good results. I find them quiet, detailed, good dynamics in the high gain setting.

 

[bcowen]

Didn't the OG Vali use those type of tubes?

As far as I know the original Vali used a pair of 6088's which are single element pentodes. The CV3986 (6021) is a dual triode. Triodes rule. For me, anyway.

 

[Cafofo]

Hi guys, I got a little problem with Vali 2 regard noise/hum. Actually I can feel/listen the noise/hum in low or even in high mode and its quite annoying....
But I could be bearing with that in the past but now I got a "new" set-up with addition of Valhalla 2.
Only using Valhalla I have no noise at all and I pretty much get used to "no noise/hum" again.
The main problem is : I was trying to play with both together and them the big problem comes out. Its like Valhalla amplifies the noise comming from Vali 2.

When Vali 2 and Valhalla 2 are connected, If I Connect my headphone to Vali output I can head/feel those noise/hum but is like in the past "annoying but ok~~~~ "

But When it comes to Valhalla 2 the noise/hum is really annoying and I cant live with that. If outputting Vali 2 with lo-gain it gets really better but not enough yet.

Anything that I could do , any suggestions?

Vali 2 using or 6922 from Electro-harmonix or E88CC from JJ Electronic; Tried with the original tube but I forgot how terrible that tube is, the noise/hum got so "electrostatic", when I come with my hand near the tube it got bigger and when get far it lowers.

(set-up using a Modi 2 as DAC, Sennheiser HD 598/600/650 and Hifi-Man Ananda for listening)