Yep! That is quite a bit more than I paid for mine. They can be found for around $200 a pair, or $100 to $150 a single, and are worth every penny.
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JKDJedi
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I'd grab one real quick for $100.. seen them go for $200 last time searching for that tube. Great reviews on it.
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JKDJedi
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And I pulled the plug on the Bad Boys ..thanks JambaJoe ... The pair seems to be the Real Deal Holyfield. Sylvania JAN-CHS 6SN7GT 1952.
jambaj0e
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Whoa! Those are expensive tubes! Must be amazing to own those
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Anyone know if this one is a legit TS 6SN7GT? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mou...tem4d9efdb4a7:g:OwsAAOSwwKNduSZT&LH_Auction=1
I also saw this listing auction earlier. I can't say for sure if it's the real McCoy. I'd pass. But YMMV.
Yes its legit. Tung sol was the only company to make the Mouse Ears. FWIW I dont think its all that special sounding to be honest,but for 5 bucks what the heck.
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Yeah, the mouse ears kinda convinced me. It would be really hard to fake them. I think the print has been wiped out from the base.
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Fotons from left to right: ‘52, ‘56, ‘65
early ‘50s have a metal tab in the bottom mica and the plates are ribbed.
late ‘50s no tab, still ribbed plates.
‘60s have smooth plates.
after the sixties, there are no top mica supports.
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Fotons from left to right: ‘52, ‘56, ‘65
early ‘50s have a metal tab in the bottom mica and the plates are ribbed.
late ‘50s no tab, still ribbed plates.
‘60s have smooth plates.
after the sixties, there are no top mica supports.
Sound impressions? I'm looking for other options for my tube phono preamp that uses a 6SN7 as a cathode follower in the circuit. Thank you.
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They are very good for the price, the sound is lively with good detail and slam from a Lyr 3. The early ‘50s sound almost the same, while the ‘60s loose some of that slam and clarity.
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Fotons from left to right: ‘52, ‘56, ‘65
early ‘50s have a metal tab in the bottom mica and the plates are ribbed.
late ‘50s no tab, still ribbed plates.
‘60s have smooth plates.
after the sixties, there are no top mica supports.
'56 was the last year of the ribbed plate. Starting in '57, the plates went smooth. To my ears, any of the '50's are noticeably better than anything from the '60's or later. Most of them need to have the pins resoldered though...
Looking for some help identifying what exactly I have here.
The text on the base says GE for CGE. I've done a little bit of research and believe that CGE is Canadian General Electric. But not sure.
The tubes are tall, plates are dark grey, maybe even black depending on the lights. Plates are large and they seem to have copper rods running through. Maybe acting for support?
Markings on the bottle say 6SN7GTB
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The text on the base says GE for CGE. I've done a little bit of research and believe that CGE is Canadian General Electric. But not sure.
The tubes are tall, plates are dark grey, maybe even black depending on the lights. Plates are large and they seem to have copper rods running through. Maybe acting for support?
Markings on the bottle say 6SN7GTB
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
bcowen
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Looking for some help identifying what exactly I have here.
The text on the base says GE for CGE. I've done a little bit of research and believe that CGE is Canadian General Electric. But not sure.
The tubes are tall, plates are dark grey, maybe even black depending on the lights. Plates are large and they seem to have copper rods running through. Maybe acting for support?
Markings on the bottle say 6SN7GTB
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The lack of etched dots in the glass means it likely (but not positively) wasn't made by GE, which is fortunate.
Here's the closest thing I have to it. Many similarities, although there are more (and longer) spikes on the mica ends with your tube:
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