Speaking of Brimar, I believe they are now making a new production "Brimar Thermionics" 6SN7. Has anyone given it a listen?
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Interesting! I tried to order one, but there was no shipping option to the US. I sent a them message to find out more. I think it's good that more new-production tubes are coming to market. After all, the supply of vintage tubes is finite and at some point all vintage tubes will either have burned out or been scooped up by obsessive hoarders.
bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
So is it weird I enjoyed (more) the JAN Sylvania 7N7 over the Philco (Franken) 7N7? Maybe I need to let these tubes settle in before judging, the short bottle GE 7N7 has some spark to it, and the Philco 7N7 with the meanest slam, (BAss) , to me the Sylvania combined both evenly. What do I know,
Yes, it would be very weird if you enjoyed a tube that was actually made by GE.
Fortunately that one was made by Sylvania. Most likely the Philco was too. But as much as it pains me to say it, @Ripper2860 is right on with the synergy thing. If it sounds good to you, that's all that matters. We beat up on GE tubes a lot because a lot of them sound terrible. They probably made some good sounding ones along the way by mistake, but that's a needle in a haystack kinda thing.
bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
Anybody else Deoxit here?
I order it by the 55 gallon drum. Cheaper by the ounce that way.
I do NOT like the residue DeOxit leaves behind, so on loctal pins I'll let it sit for 5 minutes or so and then scrub it off (along with whatever contaminants come with it) with isopropyl alcohol. But that's just the way I go about it....
JKDJedi
Headphoneus Supremus
Makes sense! These so u nd incredible by the way, huge headroom and so life like, Best buy so far.Yes, it would be very weird if you enjoyed a tube that was actually made by GE.
But as much as it pains me to say it, @Ripper2860 is right on with the synergy thing. If it sounds good to you, that's all that matters. We beat up on GE tubes a lot because a lot of them sound terrible. They probably made some good sounding ones along the way by mistake, but that's a needle in a haystack kinda thing.
Slade01
1000+ Head-Fier
Yes, it would be very weird if you enjoyed a tube that was actually made by GE.
But as much as it pains me to say it, @Ripper2860 is right on with the synergy thing. If it sounds good to you, that's all that matters. We beat up on GE tubes a lot because a lot of them sound terrible. They probably made some good sounding ones along the way by mistake, but that's a needle in a haystack kinda thing.
I am so glad to hear that. I have tried a few GE tubes also, but have never come across one that i liked or sounded half way decent.
JKDJedi
Headphoneus Supremus
I concur, sold all of mine (6SN7 GE) last week . .
JKDJedi
Headphoneus Supremus
I can't say in words how excited I am to finally have in my hands ...the Bad Boys. (Good Boys),
Been asking and learning on this thread, and everyone's input on how to spot a goodie helped a lot in my find. Stoked
Been asking and learning on this thread, and everyone's input on how to spot a goodie helped a lot in my find. Stoked
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bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
I can't say in words how excited I am to finally have in my hands ...the Bad Boys. (Good Boys),
Been asking and learning on this thread, and everyone's input on how to spot a goodie helped a lot in my find. Stoked
Awesome! But just from the visual appearance it looks like they probably test bad. I'll be happy to test them for you and if they do in fact test bad, I can toss them in the trash here and not waste the money on return shipping. I just always try to be helpful.
Seriously, those look really nice. Have you had a chance to give them a listen yet?
JKDJedi
Headphoneus Supremus
Awesome! But just from the visual appearance it looks like they probably test bad. I'll be happy to test them for you and if they do in fact test bad, I can toss them in the trash here and not waste the money on return shipping. I just always try to be helpful.
Seriously, those look really nice. Have you had a chance to give them a listen yet?
thanks, yes for a little bit last night, some Led Zeppelin. Any preference on 6as7 tubes to mate with the Baddy? (So I almost prefer the 7N7) but am holding out on true confessions until these all settle in!
bcowen
Headphoneus Supremus
Sorry, but I have no experience with 6AS7's at all. Never had an OTL amp....
I have the Feliks-Audio Elise OTL and favorite 6AS7G equivalent is the Tung Sol 7236, excellent stage and detail although perhaps a bit "clinical." I've heard great things about Tung Sol 5998's as well, tend to be pricier but I just scored a pair and will be testing soon. Of course with DV instead of Elise and different drivers, YMMV but thought I'd share what I've learned thus far.
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