[TK16]

Have you tried the 6N3P-I yet? Pretty good and dirt cheap too. Maybe a bit under the quality of the E, but not much to these ears.

No just the 6N3P-E, I prefer the WE and Tung-Sol more, but if all their was were 6N3P-E I would be 100% happy.

 

[TK16]

I haven't had the pleasure to listen to the LCD-2C yet but already know they're great. Audeze house sound is awesome but do yourself a favor and don't pick LCD-X, 3 or 4's. They just keep getting better. When I had my LCD-2 I often thought how it could get any better than that, but it does. I have heard the LCD-X to be the best all around and most natural cans they make.

I'll sell you my LCD-X so you can hear them yourself!

Just bought a set of cans Aeon Flow Open, but I just may take another set of those LM Ericsson`s.

 

[MWSVette]

Indeed

Threads been civil since 7/2013 and counting.

On track, heh...

 

[winders]

I do like the '40s Raytheon VT-231, but paid much more than a hundred. Have to admit, though, wasn't searching long or hard for a great price.
Nice tube.

I can definitely second this opinion about Raytheon VT-231/6SN7s. I have one pair (mixed branding, identical construction) and was really impressed during their first session (125 hours). I keep a couple on my Watchlist, and they can be had for ~$100.

I have 3 nice pair for sale all under $100:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/various-6sn7-tube-pairs-for-sale.869970/

 

[MWSVette]

Rearranged the system for the arrival of the Saga.

Listening Van Morrison Moondance through a set of HD600's using Bimby to the Saga and the Lyr with a set of 58 D Getter PCC88.

Sublime...

Finally figured out posting pictures...

 

[TK16]

Finally figured out posting pictures...

That was covered on page 5,763 on the head-fi users manual.

 

[TK16]

WE 396A JW pair cheap. 1 is a 51
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-85-to-100-Western-Electric-D-Getter-396A-Audio-Tubes/152874073511

Sorry 4 da double posts, using my tablet.

 

[rnros]

Have you tried the 6N3P-I yet? Pretty good and dirt cheap too. Maybe a bit under the quality of the E, but not much to these ears.

Have at least two years of the 'I' version (77 & 89?), sounds the equal of the 'E' to my ear.
Same with the 'DR' version, only referring to the Reflectors of course.

 

[koover]

Have at least two years of the 'I' version (77 & 89?), sounds the equal of the 'E' to my ear.
Same with the 'DR' version, only referring to the Reflectors of course.

Of course

 

[kolkoo]

Because I have 30+pairs of 6922 tubes...





From Schiit Saga specs,


Power Supply: One 24VA transformer with regulated +/-100V rails, plus 6.3VAC heaters and 5VDC for microprocessor

But you are right I will not be testing it with my CCa's, however, I do have some tubes I could use as test subjects...

Bought this this morning to try,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Sylvania-VT-231-JAN-6SN7GT-Vintage-Audio-Tube-Balanced-3-DAY-SALE/263450809296?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

No worries if the specs aren't lying they will run as for the fact that the 6SN7 are more linear than the 6922 family it also doesn't change the fact that subjectively you might still prefer the 6922.
So if you are worried - I've already ordered a bunch of adapters and when they get to me I will test with some tubes I got (hell I can even use another adapter in there and try the 2C51 tubes , or even the 7963 )
And I will update ya on how it went. I have enough glass here to not care that much.

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

No worries if the specs aren't lying they will run as for the fact that the 6SN7 are more linear than the 6922 family it also doesn't change the fact that subjectively you might still prefer the 6922.
So if you are worried - I've already ordered a bunch of adapters and when they get to me I will test with some tubes I got (hell I can even use another adapter in there and try the 2C51 tubes , or even the 7963 )
And I will update ya on how it went. I have enough glass here to not care that much.

Meanwhile, back at @kolkoo's lab....

 

[W4lt]

Today, the adapters for the 2C51's crossed the border to my country they should arrive on Wednesday. The Ts 2C51's are ready and some 6N3P-E Reflektors should arrive within this week.
It's a bit offtopic and i don't believe that it's ever gonna happen, but i would realy like to see a balanced version of the lyr. Like the mj2 in the form factor of the lyr.

 

[TK16]

Got my pair of LM Ericcson 2C51 fellows, look pristine, no noise micro. Full sounding like its American counterpart. Got a more pronounced treble and more detail than the WE 396A. Just initial impressions 1 hour in. Think these tubes are worth having if you like the WE 396A, sound different enough not to be a carbon copy of the WE.

 

[koover]

Got my pair of LM Ericcson 2C51 fellows, look pristine, no noise micro. Full sounding like its American counterpart. Got a more pronounced treble and more detail than the WE 396A. Just initial impressions 1 hour in. Think these tubes are worth having if you like the WE 396A, sound different enough not to be a carbon copy of the WE.

You’re killing me smalls! More tubes to explore now! Grrr.

 

[Phantaminum]

Found a Telefunken E188CC for $140 shipped, diamond bottom, Ulm code from 1965. Tested strong but why do I have the feeling if I buy the pair and combine them something bad will happen. Like i’ll open a portal to hell and Pin Head will pop out.