[ilikepooters]

Scruffy one with poorly matched triodes for $5.60

http://www.vivatubes.com/westinghouse-usa-6sn7gtb-black-flat-plate-top-gtr-vacuum-tube-6sn7-117-73/

 

[ProfFalkin]

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Ebay.

Here's one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...270436?hash=item5d7e339da4:g:RuMAAOSwzrxUuZVz

Expensive but that's the version us lot on here have.

Might be worth googling it to see if it shows up on any popular tube selling websites.

I think I spent $35 (including shipping) for mine.

 

[bcowen]

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[ilikepooters]

I've switched back to the MELZ after using the Westinghouse and now it seems a bit... off...

Maybe it's down to burn in, but it sounds a bit like music being played in a cave and the treble is muddy / grainy compared to the Westinghouse. Overall boomy sound.


Hopefully a good long burn in will help as they haven't had a proper amount so far.


I need to see how my UM Miracles pair with the Lyr 3 as well. Not tried 'em yet.

 

[bcowen]

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[Ripper2860]

While I have not spent a great deal of time with the Westinghouse, I do find it to be really nice. A bit darker midrange presentation, with nice crystalline highs (cymbals, etc.) which may make the mids sound comparatively a bit recessed. The WH does have a nice attack and impact with bass and snare drums, although the upper mids on acoustic piano ring a bit and are a bit 'heavy' or 'thick' on hammer strike. A slightly more compressed soundstage, but not claustrophobic and not lacking in air in the cymbals. It seems like a good tube If one likes a little darker, warmer sound -- assuming the slight mid harshness gets cooked out after some break-in. I'll be giving this one more time.

** Sound characteristics are in comparison to the '55 Ribbed Foton and 40's Staggered Plates Ken-Rad. YMMV.

 

[ProfFalkin]

While I have not spent a great deal of time with the Westinghouse, I do find it to be really nice. A bit darker midrange presentation, with nice crystalline highs (cymbals, etc.) which may make the mids sound comparatively a bit recessed. The WH does have a nice attack and impact with bass and snare drums, although the upper mids on acoustic piano ring a bit and are a bit 'heavy' or 'thick' on hammer strike. A slightly more compressed soundstage, but not claustrophobic and not lacking in air in the cymbals. It seems like a good tube If one likes a little darker, warmer sound -- assuming the slight mid harshness gets cooked out after some break-in. I'll be giving this one more time.

** Sound characteristics are in comparison to the '55 Ribbed Foton and 40's Staggered Plates Ken-Rad. YMMV.

Wait for it...

 

[bcowen]

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[ProfFalkin]

That's what my wife said when we were dating.

Are you still waiting? Hehehe

 

[Ripper2860]

Wait for it...

I've not given up on it. I'll roll it in to simmer while I'm at work over the next few days. I'll likely find myself rolling in the Foton and KR during extended listening sessions until it blossoms, though.

 

[Ripper2860]

That's what my wife said when we were dating.

I thought for sure she would have said -- "Is that a Gold Lion KT-77 in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"

 

[ProfFalkin]

My ex loved my 300B.

 

[bcowen]

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[bcowen]

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[ilikepooters]

Took a gamble on another Westinghouse tube

https://m.ebay.co.uk/orderDetails?itemId=183256559399&txnId=1829324301008

Never seen this construction before, has what looks like support rods coming from the top mica to press against the glass to prevent microphonics.

Also a red base and the micas look round instead of oval.

Untested and unknown condition but thought I'd grab it because it looks rare.

Should hopefully have it within a month.


Anyone know anything about this construction?


*EDIT* after some research seems to be standard construction for 6SN7 WGT. hope i've not wasted my money