Tuberolling 6SN7s with the Eddie Current HD-25
May 22, 2005 at 4:44 PM Post #16 of 35
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Originally Posted by adhoc
Jon L, what did you find wrong with these tubes in particular?
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There's nothing 'wrong' with them. It's just that I find them not 'special,' much like how I feel about GE 6SN7GTB's. A special tube has the ability to lender you with jaws open, saliva dripping, babbling something to yourself like, "Oh my Lord..."

I'm not surprised you like the Kenrads. I prefer them to likes of Tungsol Roundplates and even Sylvania VT231. I see TS RP on sale for like $200-300/pair these days; unless you are super curious and rich, I suggest you try some others instead before forking over this kind of dinero.

My current fave combo is National Union grey glass in tandem with Kenrad Black glass, all with Herbies. Together, these two are like Kate Beckingsale in "Underworld" melted with Ava Gardner. One of them would be all-right
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but two in one...
 
May 22, 2005 at 4:50 PM Post #17 of 35
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Originally Posted by Jon L
A special tube has the ability to lender you with jaws open, saliva dripping, babbling something to yourself like, "Oh my Lord..."


That is exactly how I feel about the way my GE 5998A sounds. I can't wait to find a WE 421A.
 
May 22, 2005 at 11:48 PM Post #18 of 35
Anybody interested in some free tubes? Got an early HD300 going south on me. Tubes are mostly Sylvanias some Jans. Low hours on all. PM me if you're interested.

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May 23, 2005 at 2:54 AM Post #19 of 35
For the 6AS7 try a National Union. On the HD24/300 it is viewed to be the best. And it does make a difference.
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May 26, 2005 at 10:42 AM Post #20 of 35
i reshuffled some purchases, so here is an updated list of some upcoming tubes due for review:

Tung-Sol JAN-CTL-6SN7GT Round Plate
RCA grey glass 6SN7GT
Brimar CV1988 6SN7GTY
 
May 26, 2005 at 6:38 PM Post #21 of 35
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Originally Posted by Jon L
My current fave combo is National Union grey glass in tandem with Kenrad Black glass, all with Herbies. Together, these two are like Kate Beckingsale in "Underworld" melted with Ava Gardner. One of them would be all-right
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While I disagree with your 6SN7 preferences, your taste in women is impeccable
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May 26, 2005 at 6:42 PM Post #22 of 35
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Originally Posted by Mikey01
For the 6AS7 try a National Union. On the HD24/300 it is viewed to be the best. And it does make a difference.
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Ask the manufacturere if the Western Electric 417A is a viable substitute in your amp. It's a great tube which I prefer to any 6AS7/6080.
 
May 27, 2005 at 3:04 AM Post #23 of 35
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Originally Posted by Len
Ask the manufacturere if the Western Electric 417A is a viable substitute in your amp. It's a great tube which I prefer to any 6AS7/6080.


I've tried the 5998 which works great, and is equivalent to the 421A, should the 417A work as well?
 
May 27, 2005 at 3:32 AM Post #24 of 35
My apologies. I meant to suggest 421A, not 417A (a small, 9 pin WE signal tube). The 421A is not an exact substitute for 6AS7 (nor is the 5998 to either) but they will usually work as close replacements. I'd still ask your amp manufacturer if the 421A works within tolerance of the amp .... just to be safe.
 
May 27, 2005 at 3:35 AM Post #25 of 35
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Originally Posted by Len
My apologies. I meant to suggest 421A, not 417A (a small, 9 pin WE signal tube). The 421A is not an exact substitute for 6AS7 (nor is the 5998 to either) but they will usually work as close replacements. I'd still ask your amp manufacturer if the 421A works within tolerance of the amp .... just to be safe.


I have, he said that there aren't any safety issues, but that there might be some heater hum, which I haven't experienced.
 
May 27, 2005 at 3:54 AM Post #26 of 35
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Originally Posted by S_Dedalus
I have, he said that there aren't any safety issues, but that there might be some heater hum, which I haven't experienced.


so they run within spec? or is it just a natural tendency for hum?
 
May 27, 2005 at 4:05 AM Post #27 of 35
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Originally Posted by adhoc
so they run within spec? or is it just a natural tendency for hum?


All I know is that it has higher gain.

EDIT:
Well, I just ordered a WE421A and a '40's Ken Rad 6SN7GT, I'll post my impressions when I get them.
 
May 28, 2005 at 6:22 PM Post #28 of 35
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Originally Posted by Mikey01
For the 6AS7 try a National Union. On the HD24/300 it is viewed to be the best. And it does make a difference.
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you are right.

jsut clarified with Craig that the 6AS7 tube is a cathode follower ONLY on the soon to be discontinued hd300. with the hd-25 this tube is run with a transformer plate load.

my bad, people.
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original post has been updated with this revelation. :/
 
Jun 3, 2005 at 5:52 PM Post #29 of 35
just finished listening to a TS RP 6SN7...

...i think this is as close to a religious experience i'm going to get.
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original post updated with my findings.
 
Jun 6, 2005 at 1:49 AM Post #30 of 35
I just got a Tungsol 5998. It has the same detail and clarity of the GE, but is more enjoyable, with more impact and a warmer sound, and maybe a little bit more gain.
 

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