[Gazny]

Curious if anyone has experience with bent 9 pins. Been locking for a solution.
Anyone think this is a good purchase?

 

[pbgalvin]

I hate to admit it, but I didn't really all 362 screens of this thread.
Hoping for the reader's digest version.
Just got my first Schiit (MODI multibit and VALI 2) and interested in tube rolling.
Is there any "consensus" about the "best" tubes options?
Skimming, seems the Sylvania 6DJ8 / ECC88 might be a good lowish-cost option? Any other "best"?
Thanks!

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

I've been really pleased with the sound on 6CG7 tubes - especially Westinghouse & Coronado. Although I really like the looks of my 6SN7 tubes and adapter I've found those to be rather treble heavey and thin sounding.

Through my speakers I don't mind the cheap 5670 tubes.

6CG7 are definitely my favorites so far.

 

[Old Deaf Donkey]

I hate to admit it, but I didn't really all 362 screens of this thread.
Hoping for the reader's digest version.
Just got my first Schiit (MODI multibit and VALI 2) and interested in tube rolling.
Is there any "consensus" about the "best" tubes options?
Skimming, seems the Sylvania 6DJ8 / ECC88 might be a good lowish-cost option? Any other "best"?
Thanks!

6SN7, 7N7 and also single triodes through appropriate adapters. Some 6C8G. Read the link in my signature, there are some tubes I like

 

[bcowen]

Well @oakparkmusicguy there it is.


The bottom plug can rotate in order to fit the layout of the amp.

Sweet!

 

[bcowen]

Curious if anyone has experience with bent 9 pins. Been locking for a solution.
Anyone think this is a good purchase?

These work better. Seriously.

 

[timb5881]

These work better. Seriously.

While that works, it may make things worse. Buy a 9 pin socket cheap, and use it. Just insert the tube and they will come out straight.

 

[Ripper2860]

These work better. Seriously.

The man asked for help about straightening tube pins, not about smoking a 'J'. Pay attention, for Pete's sake.

 

[bcowen]

The man asked for help about straightening tube pins, not about smoking a 'J'. Pay attention, for Pete's sake.

It's a multipurpose tool. Duh.

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

The man asked for help about straightening tube pins, not about smoking a 'J'. Pay attention, for Pete's sake.

It's always fun when people say for Pete's sake... that's my name and I'm always like, huh? what? no, I'm fine.. thanks

 

[KoshNaranek]

It's always fun when people say for Pete's sake... that's my name and I'm always like, huh? what? no, I'm fine.. thanks

 

[oakparkmusicguy]

Exactly

 

[Bassic Needs]

Have a Vali 2 on order. I'd like to drive some planar headphones. I'd like to select a tube that won't negatively affect bass performance. If anything, a tube that could enhance it. Any suggestions?

 

[MrPanda]

Have a Vali 2 on order. I'd like to drive some planar headphones. I'd like to select a tube that won't negatively affect bass performance. If anything, a tube that could enhance it. Any suggestions?

Which planars are you using? I like both the stock RCA tube and EH 6922

 

[TS0711]

I have the Russian 6922EH, which sounds wonderful with everything including the Drop Hifiman HE-4xx... Nice entry level planers for $130ish.
Enjoy!