[john57]

and hopefully more new tube reissues and designs as well.

 

[Johmem]

So, as my tube addiction grows, I am also thinking of getting some 6SN7 adapters for my WA6.  The main problem is that, along with metal based GZ34s, the most well regarded 6SN7s are more than I am willing to spend.

 
Are any of the more pedestrian 6SN7s a significant upgrade to the stock tube variants?  I have some of the nicer stock tube variants I think.  One nice thing about buying rectifiers and 6SN7s it that they will fit a WA22, which is my goal someday.

 

[Silent One]

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So, as my tube addiction grows, I am also thinking of getting some 6SN7 adapters for my WA6.  The main problem is that, along with metal based GZ34s, the most well regarded 6SN7s are more than I am willing to spend.

 
Are any of the more pedestrian 6SN7s a significant upgrade to the stock tube variants?  I have some of the nicer stock tube variants I think.  One nice thing about buying rectifiers and 6SN7s it that they will fit a WA22, which is my goal someday.

If I were looking at this question of "significant upgrade" in a vacuum, I'd say "yes" with confidence! But, since everything matters, I'd lean toward "likely." This is because there's such a wide variety of 6SN7's, you're bound to find something outside of premium tubes that could satisfy more so than stock.
 
Additionally, it has been my experience that sources, cabling and other accessories can lean in favor or against a particular drive, power and/or rectifier tube. Our hobby should always be fun but not always easy or the appreciation factor would be worthless. 

 
And while tube rolling can be interesting, fellow member 'sillysally' once, so eloquently reminded us, that if you roll around too long you could have had the premium tubes you wanted in the first place. This isn't a direct quote, rather I'm translating his point. 

 
Hope you get that WA22!
 

 

[Austin Morrow]

Looks like it's pretty rare to find a WA2 or a WA6SE used for sale or trade around here.

 

[Pudu]

Sign of a great amp.

Alas.

 

[Silent One]

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Looks like it's pretty rare to find a WA2 or a WA6SE used for sale or trade around here.

Last year, I spent a good 8 months in hot pursuit (you know, with extra dough falling about...) of a Pre-Owned WA22. Nearly everyone engaged me respectfully, but nuthin' doin'.
 

 

[Silent One]

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Sign of a great amp.
Alas.

As a former owner (but still united in spirit), I'm glad the amps aren't numerous - going from niche product to commodity.
 

 

[Austin Morrow]

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Last year, I spent a good 8 months in hot pursuit (you know, with extra dough falling about...) of a Pre-Owned WA22. Nearly everyone engaged me respectfully, but nuthin' doin'.
 

I'll probably be in hot pursuit for a long time, but my persistence will pay off one of these days.

 

[Silent One]

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I'll probably be in hot pursuit for a long time, but my persistence will pay off one of these days.

It will pay off and at a better price for you and your patience. They saw me coming.... 

 

. But, I didn't mind 'cause I had a Plan B & C.

 

[grokit]

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Are any of the more pedestrian 6SN7s a significant upgrade to the stock tube variants?

This is an interesting reference for 6SN7 exploration:
 
https://www.tubeworld.com/6sn7_poll.php?poll=3&results=1

 

[jc9394]

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Looks like it's pretty rare to find a WA2 or a WA6SE used for sale or trade around here.

Last year, I spent a good 8 months in hot pursuit (you know, with extra dough falling about...) of a Pre-Owned WA22. Nearly everyone engaged me respectfully, but nuthin' doin'.
 

Well, here you go. WA22 still in warranty.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/599318/woo-audio-wa22-mint-condition

 

[Silent One]

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Well, here you go. WA22 still in warranty.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/599318/woo-audio-wa22-mint-condition

Thanks. I executed Plan B, so I'm still in recovery right now... 

 

 

[Silent One]

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This is an interesting reference for 6SN7 exploration:
 
https://www.tubeworld.com/6sn7_poll.php?poll=3&results=1

Initially, I stayed away from the much heralded TS-BGRP's to protest the artificially high prices. For 15 months.
 
And prices rose anyway! 

 
Now, we're owners of TS-BGRP VT-231's mid 1940's. 

 My best sounding to date.

 

[Austin Morrow]

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Thanks. I executed Plan B, so I'm still in recovery right now... 

 

And what was this plan B that you so speak of?

 

[PanamaRed]

Have some GEC 6AS7's that I would prefer go to a fellow woo owner:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/604739/gec-6as7-brown-base-nos-matched-pair