rayshader
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Definitely a BG, just not a RP. The penetrations through the top mica are linear indicating a flat plate versus the U-shape you'd see in the round plate version. I've never heard one with that configuration so can't offer anything helpful from that perspective, sorry.Hi guys, I am quite sure this isn't a BGRP, has anyone come across this version from the gt series? Any particular info for this variant? Thanks
Wow, what keen eyes you have! Yes its a flat plate configuration indeed. I found no information on this particular variant either, sonically I like it better than the mouse ears. Thanks for your input.Definitely a BG, just not a RP. The penetrations through the top mica are linear indicating a flat plate versus the U-shape you'd see in the round plate version. I've never heard one with that configuration so can't offer anything helpful from that perspective, sorry.
Often if you use a high intensity light you can see the inside. I have heard those in both the black and clear glass. They are decent tubes but nothing memorable.Wow, what keen eyes you have! Yes its a flat plate configuration indeed. I found no information on this particular variant either, sonically I like it better than the mouse ears. Thanks for your input.
These are very decent reference 6SN7GT.
Often if you use a high intensity light you can see the inside. I have heard those in both the black and clear glass. They are decent tubes but nothing memorable.
This should be the round plate version, it is also a GT. I loaned it out with one of my amps but should get it back one day. The recipient thought more of the Melz 1578 I sent and kept that as I recall.
They are certainly a good tube. As I recall they probably made the top twenty in some testing friends and I are working on.These are very decent reference 6SN7GT.
I know full well what a bgrp is, I had a peek into the formation the day i received the tube too. In my limited journey I have not come across any flat plate variants from TS Gt series and staggered for the matter thus asked. To reply to a dialogue between me and another with a description "decent tubes but nothing memorable", serves little to the question asked if the comparison is against the Melz 1578 costing much more. I am sure Melz 1578 outperforms many. Thanks for your input anyway.
Often if you use a high intensity light you can see the inside. I have heard those in both the black and clear glass. They are decent tubes but nothing memorable.
This should be the round plate version, it is also a GT. I loaned it out with one of my amps but should get it back one day. The recipient thought more of the Melz 1578 I sent and kept that as I recall.
I responded directly to the narrative when I said I had heard both the black glass and clear glass. Not being memorable means they did not cause a lasting impression one way or the other. I would be hard pressed to think of any Tung Sol I disliked.I know full well what a bgrp is, I had a peek into the formation the day i received the tube too. In my limited journey I have not come across any flat plate variants from TS Gt series and staggered for the matter thus asked. To reply to a dialogue between me and another with a description "decent tubes but nothing memorable", serves little to the question asked if the comparison is against the Melz 1578 costing much more. I am sure Melz 1578 outperforms many. Thanks for your input anyway.
I have several of two types of bgrp and those are fine combinations, we use a matched quad of Tung Sol 5998’s in the four amps I designed for 6SN7 equivalent testing. WE 421’s are less easy to find in matched quads, for me anyway.The NIB TS black glass round plate 6SN7GT are very rare and cost over $200 a couple of years ago. It pairs very well with the 421 or 5998. Strongly suggest your tube lovers to give it a try.
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is this a real GEC 6080? the sticker is different. maybe some kind of military version of it?
A great year and NOS! Those tubes are getting more and more expensive, I looked at some this morning and the prices often push $150 or they are slightly used.Caviar for the Linear Tube Audio MZ3…(runs on 12AT7 and 6SN7/12SN7…)
I’m looking forward to putting these in the LTA MZ3. Even with the 1959 vintage of these, I find the transition from “analytical” listening to “involvement” listening so easy…A great year and NOS! Those tubes are getting more and more expensive, I looked at some this morning and the prices often push $150 or they are slightly used.
Certain models of that tube finished towards the tops in my groups preliminary tube tests after going through eight people, they just have few weaknesses if any. Some prefer more of a booming bass but I have always preferred the tightness and recovery on the Melz. Mids and upper end to die for, Focal Utopias are not held back with those tubes, IMHO.