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The Reference 6SN7 Thread
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bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
Finnegan is helping in my shop.
I hope to build 6sn7 amps again soon and he tends to be right in the middle of the builds.![]()
Please get LOTS of cat hair on the next amp you build for @Ripper2860 ....you know, 'cause he loves cats and all.
attmci
Headphoneus Supremus
A new way to improve SD?Please get LOTS of cat hair on the next amp you build for @Ripper2860 ....you know, 'cause he loves cats and all.![]()
attmci
Headphoneus Supremus
LOLWoodstock happens to be my dogs name. Here is Finnegan reacting to something @bcowen said. He can't exactly cover his face with his paws. Woodstock is trying to pretend he does not know of Bill.
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Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
That cat looks a lot like Finnegan. Here he is helping with some rosewood as I added splines.
I am having a hard time listening to other tubes besides Melz right now. This morn I am back to a 1969 1578, 50's and 60's versions are my favorite in that style of tube. I keep Melz in padded cases, Finnegan proof.



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bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
That cat looks a lot like Finnegan. Here he is helping with some rosewood as I added splines.
I am having a hard time listening to other tubes besides Melz right now. This morn I am back to a 1969 1578, 50's and 60's versions are my favorite in that style of tube.
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Where are Finnegan's safety glasses? Is this an employee failure or a management issue?
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
Management for sure.Where are Finnegan's safety glasses? Is this an employee failure or a management issue?![]()

I can trust him with pieces of wood, tubes are another matter. The boxes they come in are not enough protection so I have to use large padded boxes.
As far as Melz 1578's, they appear to have the same construction for a 30 year period yet they sound so different. Enhanced mids in the later tubes but very nice to listen to with some vocals. It turned out to be a round mica Melz I sent you in the tube challenge, I found it the other day. I had pulled it so as not to send it to Jason at Schiit.
sam6550a
Headphoneus Supremus
He is searching for 6SN7s.Where are Finnegan's safety glasses? Is this an employee failure or a management issue?![]()
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
I am listening to an excellent recording of the Hollies, Long Cool Woman in a black dress.He is searching for 6SN7s.
That song requires an older Melz for my ears, a 63.
Oh and Finnegan will not be close by as I use a kataba saw to flush cut the splines.
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bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
I am listening to an excellent recording of the Hollies, Long Cool Woman in a black dress.
That song requires an older Melz for my ears, a 63.
Oh and Finnegan will not be close by as I use a kataba saw to flush cut the splines.
Love that song...and haven't heard it in ages. Haven't ever heard an excellent recording of it either...you streaming it or do you have a disc?
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
Streaming it from Tidal in Master mode, I like it a bit better than the CD quality version even though it might be slightly lossy.Love that song...and haven't heard it in ages. Haven't ever heard an excellent recording of it either...you streaming it or do you have a disc?
bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
He is searching for 6SN7s.
Oh, well I guess everything is cool then. I thought Tom had put him to work sanding. If *I* was managing, I'd definitely pawn that task off on some unfortunate underling.
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
I spent at least a day sanding ebony for the top on FLTWS's meter box. After you work with that, most any other wood is a pleasure to sand. Most everything is relative.
Oh, well I guess everything is cool then. I thought Tom had put him to work sanding. If *I* was managing, I'd definitely pawn that task off on some unfortunate underling.![]()

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Mr Trev
Headphoneus Supremus
That cat looks a lot like Finnegan. Here he is helping with some rosewood as I added splines.
I am having a hard time listening to other tubes besides Melz right now. This morn I am back to a 1969 1578, 50's and 60's versions are my favorite in that style of tube. I keep Melz in padded cases, Finnegan proof.
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Been reading a couple of articles about "Shou Sugi Ban" finishing. Might look nice?
* "Shou sugi ban (焼杉板) is the art of preserving and finishing wood using fire". Art, Fire, in the same sentence, how can that not be a good thing.
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
Preserving the wood is not a big factor since my work is for indoor usage but I do like that affect. I could try it on lesser expensive light wood but it is not something I would try on expensive hardwoods.Been reading a couple of articles about "Shou Sugi Ban" finishing. Might look nice?
* "Shou sugi ban (焼杉板) is the art of preserving and finishing wood using fire". Art, Fire, in the same sentence, how can that not be a good thing.

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