[jaywillin]

Welcome back! Speaking of 6sn7s I just got my Psvane 6sn7 replacement in! It sounded DIVINE!!! With the MX4 and I'm still testing it with my LCD 2, I'll swap my white label 1940s 6sn7 back in shortly, but I'm hoping the Psvanne is slightly warmer/full with the same massive sound stage an detail as my white label 1940s Syl[/QUOTE]

i'd been thinking about giving a Psvane a try, thanks for the info !

 

[DRHamp]

Tried my first 2C51 (Tungsol) in the Ember today and I'm impressed. For the money, this is going to be hard to beat - excellent clarity and separation for little $. I have another Tungsol to try later and a couple of JAN Philips 2C51s to try.
It is quieter than I expected and has required no jumper changes - I need to give it some more time, but It could easily rival my favorite, more expensive 6SN7. Thanks for the push @koover

I continue to be impressed - I have one of the JAN Philips 2C51s in now and if not equal to the Tungsol it is very very close -- for <$10 - I like it!

 

[DRHamp]

I spoke with Jeremy (Garage1217) today inquiring about the possibility of Garage 1217 making and offering a 2C51 adapter for
the Ember II. I found the quality if the adapters that I have purchased from China to be questionable.

Jeremy's response: " I am happy to do a custom run but would need to get a small group buy together if possible. just 4-5 people or just a group that shows a lot of interest. Let me know on this and we can get rolling "

So, I'm throwing it out here to see if there is any interest. I know @koover is in and at least one other and myself makes three. With one or two more, we can probably make this happen. Send me a pm or post a reply here if you are interested.

These 2C51 tubes are relatively inexpensive and my experience is that they really sound good in the Ember.

 

[ericr]

Count me in.

Having DACs from MHDT Labs, I already have a sizable collection of 2C51/5670 type tubes

With Garage 1217 being the vendor, I assuming the price is reasonable (and am certain the quality will be great!).

The Sylvania 6SN7W has been my end-game tube for the Ember - it will be interesting to see how the 2C51 types compare.

 

[DRHamp]

OK, we now have four who are interested - @DRHamp, @koover, @ericr, and @Astral Abyss - thanks guy for that. Maybe 1 or 2 more will come onboard in the next day or so.

Once we are set, I will contact Jeremy to determine the process and price should he decide to proceed.

I have a couple of 6SN7s that I like a lot, and a couple of these 2C51s that closely rival them. I would like to try one of the Psvane 6SN7s - oh well, the hole gets deeper and deeper.

 

[jaywillin]

OK, we now have four who are interested - @DRHamp, @koover, @ericr, and @Astral Abyss - thanks guy for that. Maybe 1 or 2 more will come onboard in the next day or so.

Once we are set, I will contact Jeremy to determine the process and price should he decide to proceed.

I have a couple of 6SN7s that I like a lot, and a couple of these 2C51s that closely rival them. I would like to try one of the Psvane 6SN7s - oh well, the hole gets deeper and deeper.

count me in, just let me know what i need to do

 

[DRHamp]

Jeremy is working on the design and will get back with more information regarding price and ordering process when he is done. Thank you all for your interest.

 

[koover]

Jeremy is working on the design and will get back with more information regarding price and ordering process when he is done. Thank you all for your interest.

You're most welcome man!
Wow, that was quick. Is he your uncle or something?
In all seriousness, this is GREAT news and a really quick turnaround. Jeremy's a great guy obviously and with him doing this for a few of us?...just goes to show exactly that. The more people who take the chance rolling in these variants, which they should, the more adapters he'll sell. I for one am really looking forward to a customized adapter for this tube variant and specifically for this amp. Thanx for stepping up bro!

 

[Astral Abyss]

This is going to be great. I hope we can get enough interest that Jeremy considers making this, and others like it, a permanently available item.

 

[koover]

This is going to be great. I hope we can get enough interest that Jeremy considers making this, and others like it, a permanently available item.

All the 2C51/5670 tubes are so underrated. Rollers really need to give these a shot. Everything from the Tung Sol 2C51 which are inexpensive ($35 a pair) up to a really good singke of the WE JW 2C51 ($50) or comparable just kill it. Give them a try guys. You can get in on this and Jeremy will make the adapters for us. I use this variant more then anything else in the Ember cause they’re just that good. Great mids, great bass response, detailed, extended treble but smooth yet on the warmer side for the WE. The Tung Sol Mids are some of the best I’ve experienced. There’s so much out there and not just the 2 I mentioned. The Bendix 2C51 pioneer eclipse is crazy good but hard to find. If you can, snag it up.

 

[thewind32]

Can I get some comparisons of 2C51 & 6SN7? More specifically I'm using a Baldwin (Sylvania) 6SN7GTB in my Ember with a HD600.
I know there are better ones out there but I'm satisfied with what I hear, although I still remain open to other tubes (especially if they're cheap & good haha)

 

[jaywillin]

just in : a ken rad 6f8g , one of my favorites !

 

[koover]

Can I get some comparisons of 2C51 & 6SN7? More specifically I'm using a Baldwin (Sylvania) 6SN7GTB in my Ember with a HD600.
I know there are better ones out there but I'm satisfied with what I hear, although I still remain open to other tubes (especially if they're cheap & good haha)

I’d chime in but never have used these specific tubes. I have so many tubes already plus with the 2C51, I don’t feel a need for any other tubes. Plus the 6N3P, 6N3P-E, 6N3P-I and the 6N3P Fonton, they’re all pennies on the dollar and compare and rival any ECC88/6922 variants and even some of the E88CC’s that I own. I’m a happy camper.
Someone else will have to chime in.

 

[nwavesailor]

I have the National Union and Tung Sol round plate 6F8G versions but have not tried the Ken Rad.

I am TRYING to resist the 2C51 frenzy with so many other 6SN7, B65, 6DJ8, (6922, 7308) 12A**, dual Visseaux and Tung Sol 6J5, 6C5 and dual C3G and others.

Ken Rad made great tubes so I'm sure it's a good one!

 

[nwavesailor]

I will wait for Astral Abyss to go down the 2C51 rabbit hole. We seem to like similar tubes and if he is blown away, I MAY have to join in the reindeer games at some point!