[bcowen]

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[reddasher]

Guys, I see at least 4 WH Tubes. Which i should get? (Non of those says reliatron)
https://www.partsconnexion.com/nos-6sn7-westinghouse-vacuum-tubes.html

 

[domes]

I no longer have Sundara,, having upgraded to Ananda and finally Arya, but I loved them while I had them!

If the WH is a GTB Realitron with black ladder / offset plates and top D getter, then it's the one. As far as RCA goes, I have a couple -- a 1945 Gray Class and a 1942 Gray Glass. I'm a bit partial to the 1942, but basically anything 1945 or prior is a good bet. Sonic-wise on Lyr 3, it is a bit more tube-like than most of my other tubes with top-end a bit more rolled off than the WD. A bit warmer sounding tube, if you're looking to warm-up the Sundaras. It has very nice mids and a nice bit of bass punch, although not as extended or reaching as low as the WH or KR. Not bass-shy, just doesn't seem to plow quite as deep. Of course, that's my opinion, with my music, my ears, and my gear.

Warning: If you want a real treat -- pickup a 12AU7 (tube) to 6SN7 (amp) adapter and spring for a Tubemonger Brimar CV-4033 or 4034. I think you will not regret it.



I can assure you that I did not spend anywhere near that much!! $90 is the max I paid for a Brimar 6SN7GT clear glass and $105 for a Brimar / Marconi Black Glass. Hell, I wouldn't pay that much for a pair of Brimar brown-base CV1988s, but then again, I'm a cheapskate.

I must have been early in the woods on the Sundara thread when I saw that. Thanks for the info! I am starting to think I really don't have the WH you are referring to and the Brimar model with the adapter is an option I didn't even know was possible.

 

[Ripper2860]

Guys, I see at least 4 WH Tubes. Which i should get? (Non of those says reliatron)
https://www.partsconnexion.com/nos-6sn7-westinghouse-vacuum-tubes.html

The $37.46 one looks like it -- IF it has a D SHAPED getter holder on top (obscured in pic by the flashing). If it is a HALO (round) getter holder it is a no.

 

[Baten]

Is that partsconnexion site for tubes legit? They have a pretty big selection.

 

[Ripper2860]

I can't say as I've never dealt with them. I'm sure others will chime in.

 

[KoshNaranek]

Is that partsconnexion site for tubes legit? They have a pretty big selection.

They are legit. I wouldn't use them to get matched sets but for singles, they are fine

 

[reddasher]

I can't say as I've never dealt with them. I'm sure others will chime in.

Then I probably should buy from here : https://tubeworldexpress.com/products/6sn7gtb-westinghouse-1957?_pos=23&_sid=8d8037dde&_ss=r
It explicitly says D getter

 

[Ripper2860]

Yep. That's the one.

 

[Semper HiFi]

Is there such thing as a Westinghouse with staggered black ladder plates and an O-getter? It's sometimes hard to see around the getter flashing as to what's in there.

 

[Ripper2860]

Yes, there is. Some say there's a sonic diff and some say if there's any, it is quite minimal. Member @ProfFalkin did a comparison and found that there is a difference, but both had good qualities. I say hold out for a D getter, but that's me. BTW - If it says Reliatron on the base odds are it is a D getter.

 

[domes]

Then I probably should buy from here : https://tubeworldexpress.com/products/6sn7gtb-westinghouse-1957?_pos=23&_sid=8d8037dde&_ss=r
It explicitly says D getter

Bummer, sold out!!

 

[reddasher]

Bummer, sold out!!

I guess I grabbed the last one

 

[domes]

Yep. That's the one.

Is it just the GTB version that is the WH holy grail version or is GTA just as good? This one is available for $10 more.
https://tubeworldexpress.com/products/6sn7gta-westinghouse-usa-black-plates-d-getter-halo-nos-1957

 

[Ripper2860]

Is it just the GTB version that is the WH holy grail version or is GTA just as good? This one is available for $10 more.
https://tubeworldexpress.com/products/6sn7gta-westinghouse-usa-black-plates-d-getter-halo-nos-1957

The highly regarded WH was only GTB.