[Pondoro]

So I ordered a 9 pin socket saver and a 9 pin to 6SN7 adapter. My email states that they will be delivered soon. I plan to install a vintage 6SN7 in my Vali 2+. This is a new thing for me so I am just checking, is that all I have to do? Just plug and play? Stop me if I’m about to blow up the neighborhood.

 

[tafens]

So I ordered a 9 pin socket saver and a 9 pin to 6SN7 adapter. My email states that they will be delivered soon. I plan to install a vintage 6SN7 in my Vali 2+. This is a new thing for me so I am just checking, is that all I have to do? Just plug and play? Stop me if I’m about to blow up the neighborhood.

Yep, plug and play. I have done exactly the same with my Vali2+; riser+adapter+6SN7, works great.

 

[emorrison33]

So I ordered a 9 pin socket saver and a 9 pin to 6SN7 adapter. My email states that they will be delivered soon. I plan to install a vintage 6SN7 in my Vali 2+. This is a new thing for me so I am just checking, is that all I have to do? Just plug and play? Stop me if I’m about to blow up the neighborhood.

I think you'll enjoy the purchase! I prefer the 6SN7 over the 6922 (&variants). I think in general the 6SN7 have a bigger soundstage and take control of the bass more. And this is only on a little Vali 2.

 

[bcowen]

So I ordered a 9 pin socket saver and a 9 pin to 6SN7 adapter. My email states that they will be delivered soon. I plan to install a vintage 6SN7 in my Vali 2+. This is a new thing for me so I am just checking, is that all I have to do? Just plug and play? Stop me if I’m about to blow up the neighborhood.

Assuming the 6SN7 adapter is for a 6922 on the top, then yes, plug and play.

 

[jonathan c]

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[HeatFan12]

I am late to the party. Always wanted to try a Schiit amp. I have been away from here for a few years. Said why not. Vali 2+ it is. I have many tubes to try in it.
Cheers!!
Only downside my 6SN7 to ECC88 adapter does not fit. I believe my 5687 to ECC88 adapter will fit though. But still have lots of other tubes to try nevertheless.


***After a few hours with the 6BZ7, I put some G-Cush pads on my RS1i. Kick-ass little amp.


Westinghouse 6GU7. Good times!

RCA 5687 with adapter. Great sound!

 

[Pondoro]

So I ordered a 9 pin socket saver and a 9 pin to 6SN7 adapter. My email states that they will be delivered soon. I plan to install a vintage 6SN7 in my Vali 2+. This is a new thing for me so I am just checking, is that all I have to do? Just plug and play? Stop me if I’m about to blow up the neighborhood.

My Vali 2+ now sports a vintage Sylvania 6SN7. I had been listening with a new ElectroHarmonix 6922. Initial impressions- The soundstage is wider (slightly) and more solidly defined. Midrange might be more forward, I am not sure. In general I like it better.

 

[Pondoro]

A few hours in - the 6SN7 affects kick drums the most. Slightly wider soundstage, more solidly defined soundstage. More solid bass. I have decided that midrange is not more forward. Kick drums are improved immensely. I realize that kick drums are electronically messed with both in live shows and in recordings. I have personally struggled to record drums, to me they never sound "live." In the end you usually settle for the recorded drum sounding "good", or "great", but never live. But the 6SN7 in the Vali makes kick drums sound better to me.

 

[Mr Trev]

I am late to the party. Always wanted to try a Schiit amp. I have been away from here for a few years. Said why not. Vali 2+ it is. I have many tubes to try in it.
Cheers!!
Only downside my 6SN7 to ECC88 adapter does not fit. I believe my 5687 to ECC88 adapter will fit though. But still have lots of other tubes to try nevertheless.


***After a few hours with the 6BZ7, I put some G-Cush pads on my RS1i. Kick-ass little amp.


Westinghouse 6GU7. Good times!





RCA 5687 with adapter. Great sound!

6GU7 & 5687… new varieties to me.

Question about the 5687 though. According to this site (https://vinylsavor.blogspot.com/2020/12/tube-of-month-5687.html) the 5687 needs 900mA on the heaters when running at 6.3v. Isn't that more than the V2 is specced to handle?

 

[HeatFan12]

My Vali 2+ now sports a vintage Sylvania 6SN7. I had been listening with a new ElectroHarmonix 6922. Initial impressions- The soundstage is wider (slightly) and more solidly defined. Midrange might be more forward, I am not sure. In general I like it better.

What 6SN7 adapter are you using? The one I have does not fit (pictured).

Thanks

6GU7 & 5687… new varieties to me.

Question about the 5687 though. According to this site (https://vinylsavor.blogspot.com/2020/12/tube-of-month-5687.html) the 5687 needs 900mA on the heaters when running at 6.3v. Isn't that more than the V2 is specced to handle?

I came across the 5687 years ago with Singlepower amps. I still use them in my Woo Audio 2 (6922 to 5687 adapter) and DV336SE (6SN7 to 5687 adapter). Never had any issues.


A little Ultrasone love tonight. PRO900s and a nice Tung Sol 6BZ8... Good times!!!

 

[Pondoro]

What 6SN7 adapter are you using? The one I have does not fit (pictured).

Thanks

I bought my adapter at TubeDepot. I am also using a 9-pin socket saver. Socket saver on the bottom, then the adapter. The adapter alone will not fit.

 

[HeatFan12]

I bought my adapter at TubeDepot. I am also using a 9-pin socket saver. Socket saver on the bottom, then the adapter. The adapter alone will not fit.

Oh ok. Makes sense. Thanks Pondoro

 

[Sheep3000]

So for my hd800, I personally prefer the EH 6922 on the Vali 2+ as opposed to the JJ E88CC tube. Makes it warmer slightly and makes the highs slightly less present.

 

[Pondoro]

So for my hd800, I personally prefer the EH 6922 on the Vali 2+ as opposed to the JJ E88CC tube. Makes it warmer slightly and makes the highs slightly less present.

I’ve never tried the JJ’s, EH improved upper bass versus the original NOS tube. The 6SN7 made the soundstage and bass improvement over the EH. My 6SN7 is not any “famous” brand, just an old Sylvania. I’m not planning on seeking out $100 and up tubes to improve a $150 preamp.

I do love a set of JJ 6V6 tubes that I bought as spares for my two Magnavox power amps.

 

[Mr Trev]

What 6SN7 adapter are you using? The one I have does not fit (pictured).

Thanks







I came across the 5687 years ago with Singlepower amps. I still use them in my Woo Audio 2 (6922 to 5687 adapter) and DV336SE (6SN7 to 5687 adapter). Never had any issues.


A little Ultrasone love tonight. PRO900s and a nice Tung Sol 6BZ8... Good times!!!

6BZ8? Does that mean it's 1 better than the 6BZ7? I swear I'll never understand the alphabet soup naming of tubes.

I also need to apologize to @bcowen. I forgot to put a trigger warning on that link I posted about the 5687.
Sorry, mate