[Guidostrunk]

Here's a pair of B329's to keep an eye on.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/202669477579

 

[billerb1]

Sorry if I'm a little slow. My bride is in hospice and I'm looking to audio as an escape and for a diversion from losing the love of my life.

Is AuditoryCanvas an audio site?

So very sorry to hear that. You'll find this to be a very supportive group. Welcome aboard.

And, yes, AuditoryCanvas is an audio site...so to speak.

 

[mattrudy80]

Ok .back to serious posts. You guys think $895 is enough to snag this pair?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Pair-...ECC82-12AU7-B329-Tubes-1593-code/173896870682

At that price you should see if he has two pairs...

 

[TK16]

At that price you should see if he has two pairs...

I'm not the type of guy that hordes Blackburn ECC82 square getters.

 

[mattrudy80]

I'm not the type of guy that hordes Blackburn ECC82 square getters.

 

[nwavesailor]

Welcome to the thread. A lot of the posts are off topic, equally entertaining, but means you can quite comfortably skim through a lot of the pages. Definitely worth the read.

I too recommend the Schiit mj2. It's a great sounding, very flexible amp that's very tolerant of different tube types, and also does an astounding job of autobiasing and levelling, so even tubes that may not be a perfect match in test results can still sound perfect in it. It also plays well with a huge range of headphones, and if you run it balanced, has more power than you'll probably ever need for most cans.

Thank you AC!

When things are resolved in my personal life I may snag a LP and MJ2 and keep the one that pairs best with the Ether 2. The high gain issue and ps brick seem to be the downside of the LP as well as less tube rolling options than the MJ2.

I have quite a few 6DJ8/6922/7308 to use w/o an adapter as well as some 12AU7 amperex and RCA clear tops. (I will need 6922 to 12xxx adapters for these) Also just bought a pair of WE 396A, Garage 1217 adapters and Tube Monger socket savers. Are the WE 396A less apt to be noisy in the MJ2 with less gain than in the LP?

It sounds like I can also use my TS and NU 6F8 with adapters at least in the MJ2, if they don’t draw too much current.

Can I go off the deep end with single plate 6J5’s using 2 per channel (4 tubes) with adapters? Need to check current draw for 6J5 in the MJ2. Looks like it may be .3 amps / 6J5!?

 

[mattrudy80]

Hi @nwavesailor and welcome! Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the max heater current for the MJ2 is the same as the Lyr2 at 415mA per Schiit's recommendation.

 

[TK16]

Yes. The same.

 

[nwavesailor]

I have not read all 1415 pages so......have folks used dual adapters with single plate tubes in their Lyr, LP or MJ2?

I use a single adapter in a Garage 1217 amp and also in a Vali 2 I had a few years ago. The MJ2 or LP would obviously need a pair of adapters with 4 single plate tubes, 6J5 or some other I have using the same adapters.

 

[mattrudy80]

I have not read all 1415 pages so......have folks used dual adapters with single plate tubes in their Lyr, LP or MJ2?

I use a single adapter in a Garage 1217 amp and also in a Vali 2 I had a few years ago. The MJ2 or LP would obviously need a pair of adapters with 4 single plate tubes, 6J5 or some other I have using the same adapters.

6J5 heater current is 300mA, my electrical theory may be a bit rusty, but running two together would draw 600mA, correct?

 

[Guidostrunk]

6F8G is no good in LP and MJ2. However, the 6C8G works.

Thank you AC!

When things are resolved in my personal life I may snag a LP and MJ2 and keep the one that pairs best with the Ether 2. The high gain issue and ps brick seem to be the downside of the LP as well as less tube rolling options than the MJ2.

I have quite a few 6DJ8/6922/7308 to use w/o an adapter as well as some 12AU7 amperex and RCA clear tops. (I will need 6922 to 12xxx adapters for these) Also just bought a pair of WE 396A, Garage 1217 adapters and Tube Monger socket savers. Are the WE 396A less apt to be noisy in the MJ2 with less gain than in the LP?

It sounds like I can also use my TS and NU 6F8 with adapters at least in the MJ2, if they don’t draw too much current.

Can I go off the deep end with single plate 6J5’s using 2 per channel (4 tubes) with adapters? Need to check current draw for 6J5 in the MJ2. Looks like it may be .3 amps / 6J5!?

 

[bcowen]

Sorry if I'm a little slow. My bride is in hospice...

Very sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[TK16]

Thank you AC!

When things are resolved in my personal life I may snag a LP and MJ2 and keep the one that pairs best with the Ether 2. The high gain issue and ps brick seem to be the downside of the LP as well as less tube rolling options than the MJ2.

I have quite a few 6DJ8/6922/7308 to use w/o an adapter as well as some 12AU7 amperex and RCA clear tops. (I will need 6922 to 12xxx adapters for these) Also just bought a pair of WE 396A, Garage 1217 adapters and Tube Monger socket savers. Are the WE 396A less apt to be noisy in the MJ2 with less gain than in the LP?

It sounds like I can also use my TS and NU 6F8 with adapters at least in the MJ2, if they don’t draw too much current.

Can I go off the deep end with single plate 6J5’s using 2 per channel (4 tubes) with adapters? Need to check current draw for 6J5 in the MJ2. Looks like it may be .3 amps / 6J5!?

Used 7-8 pair of WE 396A`s in my Lyr2/MJ2 none were noisy. Tried 4 pair in the LP and 1 pair had a noisy tube in the LP. Low Gm ECC82 tubes are very prone to noise in the LP, Returned 4 or 5 Ebay pairs and a crap testing ECC82 Brimar from Brent Jessee. For $200 I expected a proper pair from Brent. Never buying from him again.

 

[bcowen]

Ok .back to serious posts. You guys think $895 is enough to snag this pair?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Pair-...ECC82-12AU7-B329-Tubes-1593-code/173896870682

On the positive side, they're on BangyBang's Menifee site which means there's at least a chance they're genuine. On the negative side, they're on BangyBang's Menifee site which means they're at least 5X overpriced. I'd offer him $8.95 and see if he reports you to the Tube Seller's Association again. I'm sure your profile is already set up for quick and easy access.

 

[TK16]

On the positive side, they're on BangyBang's Menifee site which means there's at least a chance they're genuine. On the negative side, they're on BangyBang's Menifee site which means they're at least 5X overpriced. I'd offer him $8.95 and see if he reports you to the Tube Seller's Association again. I'm sure your profile is already set up for quick and easy access.

May be banned from buying when it was the way more legit seller OldGuyRadio. Never actually tried to purchase though.