[DecentLevi]

  ...
 

 
In addition to this tube (which I used at the meet), I've really been enjoying a Sylvania GB 6SN7WGT that has been graciously let to me by another Head-Fi member, and I'm breaking in a Sylvania 6SN7GTA that looks a lot like the 6SN7W in the picture above that is showing good promise as well.
 
-Eric

 
Eric, you're missing a few letters before and possibly after the model number. You said Sylvania 6SN7W, but this is actually JAN-CHS-6SN7W... Is this actually a JAN CHS 6SN7 WGT? Would you please check? 

 

[ericr]

  Is there any powerful, high gain, headphone amplifier that is suitable for IEM's ?

 
Actually, yes!   There was another post on this this thread explaining a few of the unique features of the Ember that make it work well with IEMs as well as full sized cans:
 

  No problem using my IE Soundmagic E10-very nice, clear sound. However, I reduce the input gain, using the attenuation module supplied with the Ember, to make full use of the vol pot and I leave the output impedance on the lowest setting. If I switch to the middle output impedance setting it does get muddy.

 
Thanks Howie13 for sharing some settings helpful when using the Ember with IEMs (and for answering your own question)!

 

[DecentLevi]

A message for the Sea-town members of this thread:
 
Hey I've realised at least 3 of you here are in Seattle @bbball, @tankhuu1994, @Soundsgoodtome
 
Here is a link to a the impressions thread from a recent HeadFi meet in Seattle recently. Check it out - I'm sure you can meet some of the other members locally or PM Big Poppa about when he's gonna put on the next meet. He seems cool and the meets seem very informal with beer and unique rigs:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/775709/2015-seattle-redhook-meet-impressions
 
I'm from Seattle but I chose not to live there usually.

 

[ericr]

   
Eric, you're missing a few letters before and possibly after the model number. You said Sylvania 6SN7W, but this is actually JAN-CHS-6SN7W... Is this actually a JAN CHS 6SN7 WGT? Would you please check? 

 
The base is printed just as you stated, no "GT" at the end.  "JAN" stands for Joint Army Navy, "CHS" was the government designation for Sylvania.
 
 
Etched into the top of the tube within the octagon typical to Sylvania reads:
 
   6SN7
     W
 
The top of the 6SN7WGT I have reads:
 
    6SN7
    WGT

 

[HOWIE13]

   
No not a 6SN7W metal base.  You're right though about the price of the metal base tubes as I've really wanted one for a while now but kept loosing eBay auctions that end up at crazy prices.  Mine is a black base 6SN7W that cost me $43.

That's a relief! I will try and buy one but only the expensive ones available on UK eBay website just now.
I have tried a Sylvania 6SN7GT VT231 and they are excellent tubes too. In general, I think the year of manufacture is probably very important with some of these 6SN7 tubes as well, and that's not always very easy to ascertain-except with the VT 231's of course.

 

[bbball]

  A message for the Sea-town members of this thread:
 
Hey I've realised at least 3 of you here are in Seattle @bbball, @tankhuu1994, @Soundsgoodtome
 
Here is a link to a the impressions thread from a recent HeadFi meet in Seattle recently. Check it out - I'm sure you can meet some of the other members locally or PM the Big Poppa about when he's gonna put on the next meet:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/775709/2015-seattle-redhook-meet-impressions
 
I'm from Seattle but I chose not to live there usually.

Thanks DecentLevi. Actually I did and that's how I met Eric lol.

 

[sha007]

Can anyone tell me the price of a single TELEFUNKEN 12AU7 ECC82 tube?

 

[Demo3]

  Can anyone tell me the price of a single TELEFUNKEN 12AU7 ECC82 tube?

Found several hits on eBay for around $70.00. for a single tube.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFUNKEN-12AU7-ECC82-VACUUM-TUBE-SINGLE-1962-DIAMOND-BOTTOM-PRECISE-TONE-T07G-/321820451291

 

[DavidA]

  Found several hits on eBay for around $70.00. for a single tube.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFUNKEN-12AU7-ECC82-VACUUM-TUBE-SINGLE-1962-DIAMOND-BOTTOM-PRECISE-TONE-T07G-/321820451291

A little on the high side but the tube looks in good condition from the picture.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

We were all there lol

Maybe not tankuu

A message for the Sea-town members of this thread:

Hey I've realised at least 3 of you here are in Seattle @bbball
, @tankhuu1994
, @Soundsgoodtome


Here is a link to a the impressions thread from a recent HeadFi meet in Seattle recently. Check it out - I'm sure you can meet some of the other members locally or PM Big Poppa about when he's gonna put on the next meet. He seems cool and the meets seem very informal with beer and unique rigs:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/775709/2015-seattle-redhook-meet-impressions

I'm from Seattle but I chose not to live there usually.

 

[sha007]

 
A little on the high side but the tube looks in good condition from the picture.

What did you mean by "the high side"?
 
How about this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/221620336657?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
And is the price okay?
 
Thanks in advance.

 

[melkenshawn]

  What did you mean by "the high side"?
 
How about this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/221620336657?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
And is the price okay?
 
Thanks in advance.

 
On "the high side" means slightly more expensive than the norm. 

 

[connieflyer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-SMOOTH-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092780..
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-RIBBED-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092606...
 
Both of these look good to me, and I have used Tubemaze for several years and never had a problem
 
The ad says that 70% of the value of the tube is the condition of the lettering I suppose if you are going to show it off or resell the tube right away, maybe, but it won't sound any different with or without the silkscreen.
 
2.    PLEASE NOTE:  Tube silkscreen (lettering on the tubes) is VERY fragile. It can be wiped off and destroyed VERY easily. If you wipe off the silkscreen while handling the tube you diminish their value by up to 70%. DO NOT handle the tubes or hold them from the cylinder. ALWAYS hold them from the ENDS. If you are returning tubes and they are not in the same condition cosmetically I cannot give you a full refund. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

 

[HOWIE13]

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-SMOOTH-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092780..
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-RIBBED-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092606...
 
Both of these look good to me, and I have used Tubemaze for several years and never had a problem
 
The ad says that 70% of the value of the tube is the condition of the lettering I suppose if you are going to show it off or resell the tube right away, maybe, but it won't sound any different with or without the silkscreen.
 
2.    PLEASE NOTE:  Tube silkscreen (lettering on the tubes) is VERY fragile. It can be wiped off and destroyed VERY easily. If you wipe off the silkscreen while handling the tube you diminish their value by up to 70%. DO NOT handle the tubes or hold them from the cylinder. ALWAYS hold them from the ENDS. If you are returning tubes and they are not in the same condition cosmetically I cannot give you a full refund. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

cancelled

 

[sha007]

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-SMOOTH-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092780..
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-12au7-ECC82-RIBBED-plates-tube-Diamond-Test-NOS-/201340092606...
 
Both of these look good to me, and I have used Tubemaze for several years and never had a problem
 
The ad says that 70% of the value of the tube is the condition of the lettering I suppose if you are going to show it off or resell the tube right away, maybe, but it won't sound any different with or without the silkscreen.
 
2.    PLEASE NOTE:  Tube silkscreen (lettering on the tubes) is VERY fragile. It can be wiped off and destroyed VERY easily. If you wipe off the silkscreen while handling the tube you diminish their value by up to 70%. DO NOT handle the tubes or hold them from the cylinder. ALWAYS hold them from the ENDS. If you are returning tubes and they are not in the same condition cosmetically I cannot give you a full refund. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

Thanks for the direction.