[Torero]

Has someone tested the 6SN7? Will someone test it?

 

[Gradofan2]

If you want the PRAT and dynamics of the 6DE7s, and the soundstage, air and detail of the 6EW7s - try the Raytheon 6EW7s. They have it all when mated with the Sovtek 5U4G ST Rectifier, or the Tung Sol 5U4G for that matter. Or... the RCA 6FD7s have a very similar sound, with a bit more gain.

Great with both the HD650s and D5000s.

 

[veloaudio]

Thought I would put these here for the potential benefit of all.

 

[WittyzTH]

Thanks a lot Matt. hope I can yours soon.

 

[Torero]

I need your opinion,

Is the WA6 very sensible to the quality of its power cable?

 

[jantze]

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Originally Posted by Torero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need your opinion, Is the WA6 very sensible to the quality of its power cable?

I hope no one answears this question. Cables are religion. See my profile for my stuff.

 

[dannie01]

I just order my WA6 SE with Sophia 274B a few minutes ago. I'm glad I can enjoy my music like all of you here with Jack's amp.

Cheers

 

[Byrnie]

great review thanks.

 

[AntiGeek]

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Originally Posted by dannie01 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just order my WA6 SE with Sophia 274B a few minutes ago. I'm glad I can enjoy my music like all of you here with Jack's amp. Cheers

A great choice. Your going to love it!!

 

[Orcin]

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Originally Posted by Torero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need your opinion, Is the WA6 very sensible to the quality of its power cable?

I don't think so. I have tried a spare PC cable, a Volex 17604, and a Zu Birth. I left the Zu Birth in place because it was shorter and fit my space better but I really couldn't tell any difference in the sound. I think you would be pressed to claim a huge improvement.

Takezo posted once that he thought the Volex 17604 (a $20 cable) was a better match than a more expensive cable he tried. That would probably be a worthwhile investment if you want an upgrade over a basic cable.


P.S. Sorry, Jantze, I couldn't resist answering.

 

[dannie01]

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Originally Posted by AntiGeek /img/forum/go_quote.gif A great choice. Your going to love it!!

Thanks AntiGeek, being poisioned here in headfi quite sure I have make a right choice in the WA6 SE.

 

[veloaudio]

I was picking up RF on my power cable causing the transformers on my 6SE to hum. Never heard it through my headphones though. I switched to a shielded Blue Dragon and the hum went away.

So YMMV but I would suggest a shielded power cord.

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Originally Posted by Torero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need your opinion, Is the WA6 very sensible to the quality of its power cable?

 

[takezo]

i finally got around to making a pair of adapters to use the popular 6sn7 type
dual triodes. it took some time to locate a coupling copper pipe used in plumbing
to make use of an octal socket and a 9-pin socket. i used 22awg solid copper
for the internal hookup between the two sockets. the gold-plated male pins
for the 9-pin end were found on eebay. total parts= $35+ plus shipping for the
pair. it took me more than 6 hrs. to prepare and put these together as i've never
made one before...

here are some pics:

the sound signature of these 6sn7 is, in general, very refined and smooth.
not the most dynamic but everything just sounds natural and smooth; not
a hint of graininess nor sibilance nor compression. in fact it sounds better
than the 6cg7/6fq7, the 9-pin sisters of the 6sn7... better resolution,
openness and balance. it rivals the 6cs7 for timbre and texture in the mids,
but much more quiet and larger soundstage than the 6cs7.
in terms of soundstage, it's similar to the 6ew7 but not as large as the 6fd7.
the 6sn7 does lean towards the "tubey" sound... soft yet detailed, glowing
yet focused and smooth in the most refined sense... and no smearing!
for what i listen to, i like these in the output section the best... for now.
it's mu is 20 for both sections.( i used the gz30 for rectification, as i find this
the most neutral and balanced, and the senn650 and denon d5000.)

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by takezo /img/forum/go_quote.gif i finally got around to making a pair of adapters to use the popular 6sn7 type dual triodes. it took some time to locate a coupling copper pipe used in plumbing to make use of an octal socket and a 9-pin socket. i used 22awg solid copper for the internal hookup between the two sockets. the gold-plated male pins for the 9-pin end were found on eebay. total parts= $35+ plus shipping for the pair. it took me more than 6 hrs. to prepare and put these together as i've never made one before... here are some pics: the sound signature of these 6sn7 is, in general, very refined and smooth. not the most dynamic but everything just sounds natural and smooth; not a hint of graininess nor sibilance nor compression. in fact it sounds better than the 6cg7/6fq7, the 9-pin sisters of the 6sn7... better resolution, openness and balance. it rivals the 6cs7 for timbre and texture in the mids, but much more quiet and larger soundstage than the 6cs7. in terms of soundstage, it's similar to the 6ew7 but not as large as the 6fd7. the 6sn7 does lean towards the "tubey" sound... soft yet detailed, glowing yet focused and smooth in the most refined sense... and no smearing! for what i listen to, i like these in the output section the best... for now. it's mu is 20 for both sections.( i used the gz30 for rectification, as i find this the most neutral and balanced, and the senn650 and denon d5000.)

I would love to have you sell me a set of those adapters, and I could try my pair of Sylvania VT-231 6SN7 type tubes which were phenomenal sounding in my old DV336i. I saved them with a Sylvania Bad Boy in case I ever get a Single Power tube amp that takes these (Skylab had me thinking about it for a while).

 

[Gvvt]

Wow - what a beautiful job!