[billerb1]

Check my signature for military version (JTL) matched pair of Tung Sol 2C51's. PM me if interested.

***S O L D***

 

[TK16]

Speaking of Tung Sol`s, chucked them both in my dac and amp as an experiment.

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

Is there anyone in LA with a tube tester that I could pay to test and potentially match a bunch of tubes for me?

Looking at about 30 tubes in total. Mostly 6n3s and 6n23 types, but also a few 5670s.

 

[koover]

Speaking of Tung Sol`s, chucked them both in my dac and amp as an experiment.

And?

 

[TK16]

Sounds quite good, put in my HE 500's which are known for its midrange. Tung Sol, WE combo is 1 of my favorites. Want to try some other tubes that had too much high end emphasis with the HD 700's.

 

[tvnosaint]

One of these days you mavens of mids will try zmf headphones . Tears ensue.
Billy were those the ones from lamberto in Malagâ?

 

[tvnosaint]

That’s a lot of clean for the 700s but I bet the 560 loves it. Well tk, I had quoted u there

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

For anyone that's a fan of the russian 6n3p tube variants, I just received 10 of these, and they're exactly as described/pictured, they look brand new. Dates ranged from 1970 to 1972. Took a while to get here, but worth the wait, and definitely with the price. Not burned in yet, but they already sound really good. Much better than a lot of the other 6n3p-Is, and -Es I have, up there with some of my favorites.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Lot-of-10-6N3P-I-Analog-of-6CC42-6385-5670-2C51-/222708708629?

 

[koover]

For anyone that's a fan of the russian 6n3p tube variants, I just received 10 of these, and they're exactly as described/pictured, they look brand new. Dates ranged from 1970 to 1972. Took a while to get here, but worth the wait, and definitely with the price. Not burned in yet, but they already sound really good. Much better than a lot of the other 6n3p-Is, and -Es I have, up there with some of my favorites.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Lot-of-10-6N3P-I-Analog-of-6CC42-6385-5670-2C51-/222708708629?

Still cannot wrap my head around a lot of 10 tubes for $13. I haven't been into tubes that long but man, that is cheap and it makes one think how good can a tube be that sells for a little more then a $1? You can't even buy a candy bar for that price.
When you say they sound really good, what does that mean? Detailed, great SS, bright, tight bass, lots of air, great timbre, etc? I’m interested before pulling the trigger. Even though they’re literally cheaper then a bottle of Az. dirt, I sincerely would like ur take. Honestly, for that price, if they do sound that good, how can i pass it up? I don't need any more tubes but I'm starting to see I'm a junkie and I need my fix.

 

[koover]

A little off topic, but other then going balanced (which is a very good thing) is it really worth another 4 bills to upgrade from L2 to Mjolnir 2? I don’t really have any high impedance HP’s to drive other then the HD 650.
I’m really thinking about selling my Jot and a pair of HP’s or 2 to upgrade but would like the experts take before even considering. I hate losing any of my HP’s but 2-3 are just collecting dust.

 

[koover]

Still cannot wrap my head around a lot of 10 tubes for $13. I haven't been into tubes that long but man, that is cheap and it makes one think how good can a tube be that sells for a little more then a $1? You can't even buy a candy bar for that price.
When you say they sound really good, what does that mean? Detailed, great SS, bright, tight bass, lots of air, great timbre, etc? I’m interested before pulling the trigger. Even though they’re literally cheaper then a bottle of Az. dirt, I sincerely would like ur take. Honestly, for that price, if they do sound that good, how can i pass it up? I don't need any more tubes but I'm starting to see I'm a junkie and I need my fix.

Heck with it. I just bought them. Lol

 

[billerb1]

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem...in your case, Greg, a big problem.

 

[TK16]

I agree, VTR for Greg. Meaning vacuum tube rehab, 12 step program, sponsors, meetings with coffee and cookies detox etc etc. It is hell for sure. Plus you are banned from paypal for life.

 

[koover]

I agree, VTR for Greg. Meaning vacuum tube rehab, 12 step program, sponsors, meetings with coffee and cookies detox etc etc. It is hell for sure. Plus you are banned from paypal for life.

Nooooooooooooo

 

[AuditoryCanvas]

Still cannot wrap my head around a lot of 10 tubes for $13. I haven't been into tubes that long but man, that is cheap and it makes one think how good can a tube be that sells for a little more then a $1? You can't even buy a candy bar for that price.
When you say they sound really good, what does that mean? Detailed, great SS, bright, tight bass, lots of air, great timbre, etc? I’m interested before pulling the trigger. Even though they’re literally cheaper then a bottle of Az. dirt, I sincerely would like ur take. Honestly, for that price, if they do sound that good, how can i pass it up? I don't need any more tubes but I'm starting to see I'm a junkie and I need my fix.

The sound is very very similar to the 6n23p if you have tried those.

If not, they basically have a relatively flat curve, decent bottom end and extended top end, airy, with a wide soundstage and good detail definition.

In comparison to the Amperex 7308s I have, they’re less warm in the low mids, more air in the top end, and a slightly wider soundstage.

They do require the 5670 to 6922 adapters, so don’t plug them in directly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/191636111735

The price is low, but just becuse they’re not as well known as the other big guns in my opinion. To my ears, I prefer them much more than a lot of more expensive tubes I have.

Let me know what you think of them when they arrive. I’d be happy to send you a pair in the meantime while you wait for yours if you’re keen to try them.