[UntilThen]

Telefunken EL156. Tubeguru says it's one of the best tube in the world and I agree. Superb construction, weight and tone. Tight, deep bass and clear highs. Lovely mids.

https://www.tubeguru.eu/el156-se/

 

[JTbbb]

Now these don’t belong to me, but what are peoples thoughts?

Telefunken EL12 Spez, more adaptations for 6AS7!

 

[leftside]

What do you guys think to these? OK I know that “38” is missing from the list. But what the heck

Also check out the GEC version E3375. Which has a very similar construction to their KT77...

https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/tubes-valves/122938-fans-el38-e3375.html
https://www.audioasylum.com/messages/tubes/204314/
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/E3375-GEC-2-pieces-NOS-tube-valve-/174079544834

 

[Monsterzero]

The Sophia Electric EL34s are in the house. Sound impressions to follow.

 

[UntilThen]

Lovely setup Monster, including the authentic looking shelves. Reminds me of 2 rectifiers missing from my list. GEC U52 and 596.

 

[Monsterzero]

GEC U52 and 596.

You can get the 596 from Woo for 300 bones, but they want an additional $150.00 (!!) just for the adapter!
The rectifier in my GOTL is the 4 volt GEC U18/20, which apparently is the same construction as the U52, according to @gibosi

 

[UntilThen]

You can get the 596 from Woo for 300 bones, but they want an additional $150.00 (!!) just for the adapter!
The rectifier in my GOTL is the 4 volt GEC U18/20, which apparently is the same construction as the U52, according to @gibosi

US$399 for both 596 tube and adapter. Unfortunately I'm a sucker for that as it's perfect for Odyssey.

 

[Monsterzero]

US$399 for both 596 tube and adapter. Unfortunately I'm a sucker for that as it's perfect for Odyssey.

i thought it was $450.00? I just checked this weekend. For that much I could probably snag a 422a with a little patience.

 

[UntilThen]

i thought it was $450.00? I just checked this weekend. For that much I could probably snag a 422a with a little patience.

According to this. https://wooaudio.com/tubes/usaf596-withadapter-each

 

[whirlwind]

US$399 for both 596 tube and adapter. Unfortunately I'm a sucker for that as it's perfect for Odyssey.

It is a good rectifier, but that is more than a bit pricey for it. Of course if money does not matter, then by all means, enjoy.
At that price, as MZ has said....maybe go for a 422A.

 

[UntilThen]

Finding 422a is challenge and when you do see one, it's US$3000. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324607897252?hash=item4b94236ea4:g:LhwAAOSwjoZfQG9A&frcectupt=true

That kind of money I rather put on for another amp or headphone.

 

[whirlwind]

Well, if you look under sold auctions....none of them sold for anything near that price...my guess is that those will be available for quite some time at that price.

 

[UntilThen]

Well soon as I got home, I dug out the Cossor 53ku rectifier from the Wa22. I have missed this rectifier for 3 months.

 

[warp2600]

Marconi 6F6 from 1948

 

[RobertSM]

The devil is in the details.

These are a tightly matched pair of Fivre 6v6gts from the mid 1950's ('55 or '56) that had the outer box relabeled July 1973.

Sonically I find that these Fivres are one of the best tubes that blend the finesse of a European tube with the raw power and weight of a NOS American tube.