The Reference 6SN7 Thread

[bcowen]

Cool, both you and Sam will find out. I caught a deal on one so I grabbed it so we may be three very happy or three very disappointed people lol.

I ordered some of this.....just so I'll be ready.

 

[Paladin79]

I ordered some of this.....just so I'll be ready.

I think Frank, Sam and I should confer privately first and maybe even check them in an Incubus with similar 6sn7's.

 

[bcowen]

I am searching for tubes to send Frank with his amp, I came across a Phillips/ECG Jan6080 WC. One of the worst sounding tubes I have heard since I was trying to match tubes with a GE 6sn7 for Bill lol. I cannot in good conscience give this tube away. I think I got it with a BH Crack.

LOL! I haven't ever heard that 6080 (nor will I ever seek one out). But the Philips/ECG 5814 (12AU7 variant) is the worst sounding tube I've ever heard. If it was the 'hallmark' of tube sound, my system would be comprised of solid-state electronics exclusively.

 

[bcowen]

I think Frank, Sam and I should confer privately first and maybe even check them in an Incubus with similar 6sn7's.

Fine. Be secretive. My FOMO warning light is not flashing, so I'll be patient.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Bill has not heard one and you cannot judge a manufacturer by one tube type. I once had a Grammy winning recording engineer tell me to buy $10 6080’’s because there was no sonic difference, plenty of people have opinions.

I am searching for tubes to send Frank with his amp, I came across a Phillips/ECG Jan6080 WC. One of the worst sounding tubes I have heard since I was trying to match tubes with a GE 6sn7 for Bill lol. I cannot in good conscience give this tube away. I think I got it with a BH Crack.

1 more tube to Finnegan

 

[sam6550a]

I think Frank, Sam and I should confer privately first and maybe even check them in an Incubus with similar 6sn7's.

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Fine. Be secretive. My FOMO warning light is not flashing, so I'll be patient.

Ditto

 

[HTSkywalker]

I ordered some of this.....just so I'll be ready.

You’re evil hinting to the GE popping indirectly

 

[Paladin79]

Sounds like a good plan.

A triumvirate of tube testing.

 

[Slade01]

But the Philips/ECG 5814 (12AU7 variant) is the worst sounding tube I've ever heard. If it was the 'hallmark' of tube sound, my system would be comprised of solid-state electronics exclusively.

If you are referring to these (Philips ECG 5814) that are blue label, then you sir, are right on the money. I tried these early with my other amp because they were modestly priced. It's the feeling you get where you really felt you got tricked, swindled, and robbed.

 

[bcowen]

You’re evil hinting to the GE popping indirectly

LOL! That actually wasn't the intent. Meant more as a snack food while I watch the plot of the movie unfold.

 

[bcowen]

If you are referring to these (Philips ECG 5814) that are blue label, then you sir, are right on the money. I tried these early with my other amp because they were modestly priced. It's the feeling you get where you really felt you got tricked, swindled, and robbed.

Yup, just like the ones below. If anyone has ever wondered exactly what the word "glare" refers to when used as an audio descriptor, grab these and you'll know. Suggest placing thick towels on both shoulders to keep your shirt from getting blood stains when it starts pouring out of your ears.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TUBES-2-ne...991503&hash=item1cf59e15f3:g:4VEAAOSw~bFWMAiw

 

[Galapac]

Yup, just like the ones below. If anyone has ever wondered exactly what the word "glare" referred to when used as an audio descriptor, grab these and you'll know. Suggest placing thick towels on both shoulders to keep your shirt from getting blood stains when it starts pouring out of your ears.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TUBES-2-ne...991503&hash=item1cf59e15f3:g:4VEAAOSw~bFWMAiw

Tell Me you have these because you are going to open a tube museum someday and want one of every 12AU7 tube possible?
These must be as terrible in the 6080 version.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-pcs-Two-...857777?hash=item5497500971:g:6E0AAOSwzAxeYHfi
or...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NOS-Phil...573445?hash=item422c823985:g:t~YAAOSwxB9gbx4J

I think I have a pair of the green 6080WC ones and used them for 5 minutes once.

 

[Slade01]

Tell Me you have these because you are going to open a tube museum someday and want one of every 12AU7 tube possible?
These must be as terrible in the 6080 version.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-pcs-Two-...857777?hash=item5497500971:g:6E0AAOSwzAxeYHfi
or...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NOS-Phil...573445?hash=item422c823985:g:t~YAAOSwxB9gbx4J

I think I have a pair of the green 6080WC ones and used them for 5 minutes once.

I cannot believe there is a matching 6080 set, blue printing and all. Oh dear god.

 

[bcowen]

Tell Me you have these because you are going to open a tube museum someday and want one of every 12AU7 tube possible?
These must be as terrible in the 6080 version.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-pcs-Two-...857777?hash=item5497500971:g:6E0AAOSwzAxeYHfi
or...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NOS-Phil...573445?hash=item422c823985:g:t~YAAOSwxB9gbx4J

I think I have a pair of the green 6080WC ones and used them for 5 minutes once.

They're in the "crap" tube stash that's in the back of the closet (pic I posted is from an active Ebay listing). Think I have a couple sleeves (5/sleeve) of them. Bought them a long time ago because IIRC I got both sleeves for like $10.

I haven't ever heard the 6080's...and unlikely I ever will (at least voluntarily ). I have a couple pairs of 6922's (one green label, one blue) that are fair equals to the 5814's in nastiness. My opinion and nothing more, of course. BUT I have yet to see anyone anywhere sing praise about these tubes beyond the seller in the Ebay listing I posted above. And if those 5814's are his favorites, his opinion on tubes couldn't possibly be less worthless (to me).