[ilikepooters]

Have you managed to get hold of any of these tubes? How do they sound?

Not yet, i'm pretty settled with the tubes i've got now, can't imagine anything else being much better than Westinghouse 6SN7GTB D getter, Raytheon 6SN7WGT and Nevz 6N1P.

 

[Zachik]

Not yet, i'm pretty settled with the tubes i've got now, can't imagine anything else being much better than Westinghouse 6SN7GTB D getter, Raytheon 6SN7WGT and Nevz 6N1P.

That's because you have not listened to @bcowen 's Frankentubes yet
On that subject - I have been a bad boy... Found a stash of those, and bought them all...
Assuming they prove to be the real Frankentubes - I might be willing to sell 1 or 2 of them. Preferably to people who do not own any, yet... @Ripper2860 - just making sure you got money left for experimenting with other tubes

 

[bcowen]

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[Ripper2860]

@Zachik -- You sir, are no longer my friend. I will not abide another 7N7 FrankenHoarder.

 

[seanheis]

Has anyone tried the Lisst tubes? What is the point of solid state tubes?

 

[bcowen]

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[Ripper2860]

LISST tubes exist for one reason. They exist so that when @bcowen completes his diabolical plan to purchase the world's entire supply of dual triode octal tubes, we Schiit owners will have the ability to continue enjoying our fine audio gear, although at a reduced enjoyment level, until such a time as we find him, capture him, and make his tube stock available to the masses, once more.

OK -- on a serious note: I've not seen any comparison between a good tube and LISST that stated LISST sounded as good or better. I can only assume they exist for convenience and possibly as a interim solution should a tube fail and a backup tube not be at the ready. I guess some folks that like a SS sound may find them a highly suitable alternative, but then why would they not just get a good SS amp -- like Jot?

 

[seanheis]

Haven't tried them myself. I'm of the mind that a 'solid state tube' is an oxymoron.

Haha, touche! I guess these aren't technically tubes....they made me wonder about my RCA 6SJ7's for a minute!

 

[Zachik]

A stash? A STASH?!? Oooohhh....I'm jealous. Pics? Or are you still waiting on arrival?

Will be shipped to me tomorrow morning... VERY reputable seller got your list of attributes and guarantee this is it. Finger crossed...

 

[Zachik]

@Zachik -- You sir, are no longer my friend. I will not abide another 7N7 FrankenHoarder.

Of course I am your friend!
I am saving you from spending all your tube budget on a single type... you got to spread your horizons buddy

 

[bcowen]

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[Zachik]

OK -- on a serious note: I've not seen any comparison between a good tube and LISST that stated LISST sounded as good or better. I can only assume they exist for convenience and possibly as a interim solution should a tube fail and a backup tube not be at the ready. I guess some folks that like a SS sound may find them a highly suitable alternative, but then why would they not just get a good SS amp -- like Jot?

I believe I read somewhere Schiit commenting that those LISST tubes were made to add flexibility. Basically, market those amps as 2-in-1 (Tube Hybrid, and Solid State) by swapping tubes...

 

[bcowen]

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[Ripper2860]

Quit being so dramatic. I'll leave all the tubes manufactured by GE for you. GE labeled tubes made by others (actually, any others) are not subject to this exception.

Well, I stand corrected. Obviously your generosity knows no bounds.

 

[Ripper2860]

Of course I am your friend!
I am saving you from spending all your tube budget on a single type... you got to spread your horizons buddy

Nah. Nah. Nah. I can't hear you. Nah Nah Nah. Traitor. Nah. Nah. Hoarder. Nah. Nah. Nah …


OK. Kidding aside. I'm glad you were able to find a stash, as they are pretty hard to find. A lot of folks jump immediately on the tall bottle, flat-top, 1/2 covered chrome flashed, gray t-plate tubes with racetrack lower mica, but in their excitement forget to check for the completely round spikey top mica. Congrats!! You, sir should buy a lotto ticket as you are definitely on a roll!!











Dammit!!! I can't do it! There is no round top spikey mica. Call me dramatic. Call me a hoarder. You can call me many things, but much to my chagrin, liar is not one of them. Good luck with your 'double secret' stash of hopefully true Frankentubes, you dastardly hoarder