[Ripper2860]

That may be the case. From what I've found it should be at least 2000 hours.

 

[FLTWS]

Who did you obtain the Foton's from?

 

[KoshNaranek]

I have been using my original output tubes for about an hour a day for 3 years. No audible degradation so far. This would put me at about 1000 hours plus.

 

[EzequielFriscia]

I have been using my original output tubes for about an hour a day for 3 years. No audible degradation so far. This would put me at about 1000 hours plus.

That’s nice to know. I’m worried about because I’d be using it for everything. So I’d use it let’s say 6 hours a day.

 

[cebuboy]

Urgent question guys to close a deal.
I’m being told by the current owner of a Valhalla 2 that the 6n6p tubes lasted him between 400 and 800 hours.
Is this normal? Further, I n another email, he told me he has been using it as a preamp with the volume maxed out a lot of times. Can this be the reason ?

The 6N6P lasts for a good 2000 hours from what I have read, and they are still cheap. You can stock up on them if that gives you peace of mind.

 

[EzequielFriscia]

The 6N6P lasts for a good 2000 hours from what I have read, and they are still cheap. You can stock up on them if that gives you peace of mind.

What’s the best place to get a deal out of them you would say? I search around ordinary sites and they are asking more than Schiit.

 

[cebuboy]

What’s the best place to get a deal out of them you would say? I search around ordinary sites and they are asking more than Schiit.

Check them out on ebay, lots of European sellers.

 

[EzequielFriscia]

Check them out on ebay, lots of European sellers.

Will do! Thanks !

 

[Ripper2860]

What’s the best place to get a deal out of them you would say? I search around ordinary sites and they are asking more than Schiit.

I purchased 4x Foton gold grid 6N6P tubes from form this fellow. Excellent purchase experience and the tubes received were fully tested and in pristine condition. Good price, too ...


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-qu...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[EzequielFriscia]

I purchased 4x Foton gold grid 6N6P tubes from form this fellow. Excellent purchase experience and the tubes received were fully tested and in pristine condition. Good price, too ...


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-quad-6N6P-FOTON-TESTED-analog-ECC99-E182CC-DoubleTriode-Lot-4pcs/362444465741?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks tons !!

 

[tricolor]

Hey!
Here's another option: tubes-store.com
2 x 6N6P / ECC99 / E182CC tube = $12.84CAD
Shipping was a bit expensive, BUT still not bad at all (as I live in a remote area). It will be probably cheaper if you're close to any major cities...
Cheers,
Ed

 

[EzequielFriscia]

Hey!
Here's another option: tubes-store.com
2 x 6N6P / ECC99 / E182CC tube = $12.84CAD
Shipping was a bit expensive, BUT still not bad at all (as I live in a remote area). It will be probably cheaper if you're close to any major cities...
Cheers,
Ed

Yeah. I checked on them. No stock. But I’ll keep an eye just in case.

 

[africanicola]

Hi guys, I am finally a Valhalla owner.
For my Hifiman 400i I have chosen this upgrade from the Asgard 2 and first of all I am assembling an appropriate power cable.
But before starting rolling tubes I d like to try some tweaks like the socket saver.
I am a noob, so which kind of socket and materials should I choose?

 

[FLTWS]

EDIT: Wrong picture for lifter

 

[africanicola]

This is what I use


https://www.ebay.com/itm/283117591293?ViewItem=&item=283117591293&ppid=PPX000608&cnac=US&rsta=en_US(en_US)&cust=2BG77458E04237322&unptid=29f4fcbe-b0fe-11e8-91cc-441ea1477c68&t=&cal=29ff563916109&calc=29ff563916109&calf=29ff563916109&unp_tpcid=email-receipt-auction-payment&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys

Thanks, but it seems different from the socket. it has 8 pin and also that stuff in the middle