All excellent questions.... and what about offsite backups of the backup for the backup backup?
Regarding the accumulation, preservation and active enjoyment of old NOS tubes, I prefer the term 'antiquary' - which is a synonym for connoisseur and hobbyist. I'm just a humble hobbyist connoisseur of the thermionic arts.
With an insatiable a large modest thermionic appetite.
You are all overthinking this. You should be on eBay and not on Head-fi. Your needs are endless and you are wasting valuable time...
Go for lots of lots and try them all!!
The Tube Gods would likely frown at this though - you'd probably end up in Tube Hell where you have access to all the "Holy Grail" tubes, but only provided SS amps.
That's the difference between a hoarder and a collector. A hoarder will hoard many versions of exactly the same tube, whereas a collector will try and only collect different versions of the same tube (getter, anode, etc). And some collectors are also hoarders
That's the difference between a hoarder and a collector. A hoarder will hoard many versions of exactly the same tube, whereas a collector will try and only collect different versions of the same tube (getter, anode, etc). And some collectors are also hoarders
Try this: A tube collector has some intent to use the tube(s); a tube hoarder has no intent to use the tube(s). In fact, the tube hoarder prefers that others are precluded from using the tube(s).
It’s certainly unlike any driver I’ve rolled, at least in my Agatha. I would put most drivers on a scale of either dynamic / resolving to warm / musical on the opposite end of the spectrum (with a good deal landing somewhere in the middle)
The 6S5S manages to hit both ends of the continuum simultaneously. It’s one of the most resolving drivers I’ve heard, notes seem to appear out of nowhere and just fade into the distance with perfect decay like no other. There is a weight and grip to the notes other drivers can’t replicate. All while being extremely musical. It’s hauntingly realistic, like the performer is in the room with you. I hear nuances in recordings that come front and center as it brings transients to life. It’s very linear with nice articulated bass but it’s not clinical or dry in any way. Huge three dimensional stage and perfect timbre add to the sense of realism. Mids are nice and lush with sparkling (never fatiguing) highs. I can really crank the volume and never get a sense of fatigue with this driver.
Where might one procure a quad of these fabled perhaps unobtainium level 6S5S??? @Wes S has vacuumed (pun intended!) up most ALL of these and left a pair or 2 of strays for @shwnwllms to inflate the myth.
Then they taunt us with the write up of the glories of said tube.
In the voice or Eric Cartman "You're breaking my Balls!"
It’s certainly unlike any driver I’ve rolled, at least in my Agatha. I would put most drivers on a scale of either dynamic / resolving to warm / musical on the opposite end of the spectrum (with a good deal landing somewhere in the middle)
The 6S5S manages to hit both ends of the continuum simultaneously. It’s one of the most resolving drivers I’ve heard, notes seem to appear out of nowhere and just fade into the distance with perfect decay like no other. There is a weight and grip to the notes other drivers can’t replicate. All while being extremely musical. It’s hauntingly realistic, like the performer is in the room with you. I hear nuances in recordings that come front and center as it brings transients to life. It’s very linear with nice articulated bass but it’s not clinical or dry in any way. Huge three dimensional stage and perfect timbre add to the sense of realism. Mids are nice and lush with sparkling (never fatiguing) highs. I can really crank the volume and never get a sense of fatigue with this driver.
I meant to post asking the same question as well. There is a current ad running on audio circle from someone going by Yuriy62 who claims to have over 40 for sale right now. Has anyone had any experience with this guy?
I meant to post asking the same question as well. There is a current ad running on audio circle from someone going by Yuriy62 who claims to have over 40 for sale right now. Has anyone had any experience with this guy?
Got a small query perhaps someone could answer for me... Actually it's a couple.
Are the Ken Rad VT-94 metal the same or close sounding as the glass top, metal base VT-94D? I'd like to grab a pair of the glass, metal base ones for aesthetics over the metal tube ones, but if they are inferior then I probs won't bother.
Also, I have a pair of Tung Sol VT-94A, shouldered glass type (ST?). Are these more likely to be far superior in sound anyway to the KR-94/D?
I like what is (IMO) the graininess of the KR VT231, would these be at all similar in presentation - the VT-94D's?
I’m not signed up for Audio Circle but in checking back it seems current. The date showed late January 2024- here’s a screen shot. Anyone already signed up with Audio Circle?
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