Redd House
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Truly outstanding tube and a testament to 60's commie rooskie pinko vacuum tube technology.
Schiit Vali 3 : Impressions Thread
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What was the considered final verdict about the 6N26P being nominally at the outer limit of the current draw of the Vali 3 and individual tubes may exceed that by some margin ?
I did not hear anything with the 26P that stood out as better than my WE396A and, considering the less than perfect compatibility, I gave up using the 26P and went back to the WE.
It seems logical to stick with tubes that are electrically compatible.
Am I being over cautious ?
I did not hear anything with the 26P that stood out as better than my WE396A and, considering the less than perfect compatibility, I gave up using the 26P and went back to the WE.
It seems logical to stick with tubes that are electrically compatible.
Am I being over cautious ?
LobalWarming
Headphoneus Supremus
Some examples can draw more than 600mA, yes. I have one, that makes me wee Vali very hot indeed.
Soviet-era thermionic specs are more of a rough guideline than absolute values. In many of their designs, they tend to make up for limited design/manufacturing finesse with higher current draw for heaters, as more electrons boiling off can provide more electrons for more performance.
Your ears are your best guide. We are not good guides... we're the expensive guides - guiding you to find more ways to spend more money.
In the sub-500mA heater world, my favs are the toddler twins E86C/EC86, CV133, 6C4 and the big red EBC33s. Not that I'm suggesting you should spend money on a few adapters and more tubes. Nope. I'd only suggest spending more money on lots of adapters and lots more tubes.
It's your comfort level. The Vali 3 is a substantial investment. If it was an inexpensive amp with limited rolling choices, one could throw caution to the heaters. Instead... we throw money to the tube vendors.
HWB3
Headphoneus Supremus
My Vali 3 is cool to the touch when using the 6N26P tube.
Mine also, but I bought 3 tubes, and so far I’ve only used one of them.
Redd House
100+ Head-Fier
Mine too. I bought 4 6N26P's and I've only used one but it's cool as a cucumber in more ways than one.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
** with 10,000 hour life, 4 hours per day listening ===> 27.4 yearsMine too. I bought **4 6N26P's** and I've only used one but it's cool as a cucumber in more ways than one.
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Redd House
100+ Head-Fier
I'll need to pace myself** with 10,000 hour life, 4 hours per day listening ===> 27.4 years
LobalWarming
Headphoneus Supremus
Isn't that one of the definitions of tube roller hell, listening to the same tube for 27 years?!** with 10,000 hour life, 4 hours per day listening ===> 27.4 years
Although the good news is... very, very few of those Soviet-era tubes will make it anywhere near the 10K hour lifespan.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
FTFY.... [Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021.]Isn't that the definition of tube roller hell, listening to Captain & Tennille for 27 years?!
Redd House
100+ Head-Fier
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LobalWarming
Headphoneus Supremus
7th level of tube roller hell, listening to Captain & Tennille on the same tube for 27 years?!
FTFY…[ ® ™ ℠; © bcowen: 2021]FTFY.... [Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021.]
? .... you needed a reminder?
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
** if this is the case, why ask about being 'over-cautious'? Just enjoy!
I’ll bite - what are those?These doodads are my no.1 priority -
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