[attmci]

Well, I did. I gave away so many to my friends (both of them) that I'm down to around 990 now. Probably need to re-stash.

I used to have 200 5998, and gave away like 195 in the past couple of years. JK

 

[Paladin79]

I used to have 200 5998, and gave away like 195 in the past couple of years. JK

You best be kidding lol.

 

[JKDJedi]

Do you know the history of how "bad boys" got the moniker of "bad boys"?

According to this account:
https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=tubes&m=235559

It was a guy in AUS who found a big cache of them, wanted to sell them on Ebay for $50.00 a pair, and started called them "bad boys" to 'enhance' their value on the market.

Who's this Robert H guy who swears this tube is the 2nd coming.. “If you can, try the Sylvania JAN-CHS-6SN7GT from 1952, bottom getter - incredible bass, warm lovely mids and very extended sweet highs. Some days I think this may be the best sounding 6SN7 ever made.” –Robert H

 

[cddc]

Who's this Robert H guy who swears this tube is the 2nd coming.. “If you can, try the Sylvania JAN-CHS-6SN7GT from 1952, bottom getter - incredible bass, warm lovely mids and very extended sweet highs. Some days I think this may be the best sounding 6SN7 ever made.” –Robert H

Pal of the Aussie with the big cache...

 

[bcowen]

Pal of the Aussie with the big cache...

Have you guys heard the 1983 - 1987 Philips ECG 6SN7GT's? Easily the most fantastic sounding 6SN7 ever made. Makes a Bad Boy sound like a worn out GE. You just have to try them. You'll never tube roll again as these are "*IT* and not surpassed by anything. I have about a hundred, and would be willing to sell them for $250 each. Free shipping too. Just PM me if interested.

 

[Paladin79]

Have you guys heard the 1983 - 1987 Philips ECG 6SN7GT's? Easily the most fantastic sounding 6SN7 ever made. Makes a Bad Boy sound like a worn out GE. You just have to try them. You'll never tube roll again as these are "*IT* and not surpassed by anything. I have about a hundred, and would be willing to sell them for $250 each. Free shipping too. Just PM me if interested.

I was buying some dud tubes for my headphone stands but I generally get those by the pound. I will consider the offer though.
I did tell my supplier I preferred black and grey glass and it is amazing how many working tubes he sent me thinking they were duds.

 

[bcowen]

I was buying some dud tubes for my headphone stands but I generally get those by the pound. I will consider the offer though.
I did tell my supplier I preferred black and grey glass and it is amazing how many working tubes he sent me thinking they were duds.

For you Tom, and you only, I'd cut you a deal. If you want to buy 10 of them, I'll make it a flat $2k.

*** Note to others: this special deal is not available to anyone else ***

 

[attmci]

You best be kidding lol.

I do have two brand new pairs. One pair in original box, one pair in white box. The the highest bidder wins.

 

[Paladin79]

I do have two brand new pairs. One pair in original box, one pair in white box. The the highest bidder wins.

Are you talking Tung Sol 5998's? I do have some but would not mind having more if the price is right. Bill is not allowed to help you negotiate though.

If you are talking the same tubes Bill mentioned, never mind lol.

 

[Paladin79]

For you Tom, and you only, I'd cut you a deal. If you want to buy 10 of them, I'll make it a flat $2k.

*** Note to others: this special deal is not available to anyone else ***

What a great guy you are Bill! Let me talk to my financial adviser and if he likes the deal I will be in touch. This could be a better investment than some of the stocks that are only bringing in about 30% right now. Now the 5998's are investment worthy, I have no idea how many people built Bottlehead Cracks through the years but those folks certainly buy up those tubes when they can.

 

[bcowen]

What a great guy you are Bill! Let me talk to my financial adviser and if he likes the deal I will be in touch. This could be a better investment than some of the stocks that are only bringing in about 30% right now. Now the 5998's are investment worthy, I have no idea how many people built Bottlehead Cracks through the years but those folks certainly buy up those tubes when they can.

This guy has a bunch of them pretty cheap. And they're GE's even. What could be better?

 

[Paladin79]

This guy has a bunch of them pretty cheap. And they're GE's even. What could be better?

Hell's ducks man, you know the power tubes can be decent lol. It is all the other GE tubes you have to wonder about.

 

[cddc]

Have you guys heard the 1983 - 1987 Philips ECG 6SN7GT's? Easily the most fantastic sounding 6SN7 ever made. Makes a Bad Boy sound like a worn out GE. You just have to try them. You'll never tube roll again as these are "*IT* and not surpassed by anything. I have about a hundred, and would be willing to sell them for $250 each. Free shipping too. Just PM me if interested.

You have already successfully coined the legendary "FrankenTube" or "Frankie"...well done!

Please call the 1983 - 1987 Philips ECG 6SN7GT's "Good Boys" so that people will buy another legendary for $250 apiece with confidence...

 

[attmci]

What a great guy you are Bill! Let me talk to my financial adviser and if he likes the deal I will be in touch. This could be a better investment than some of the stocks that are only bringing in about 30% right now. Now the 5998's are investment worthy, I have no idea how many people built Bottlehead Cracks through the years but those folks certainly buy up those tubes when they can.

You mean @Skylab? LOL

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/2359glenn-studio.600110/page-1981#post-15165935
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Skylab

 

[attmci]

Hell's ducks man, you know the power tubes can be decent lol. It is all the other GE tubes you have to wonder about.

How do you know Bill like "ducks"? LOL