[jc9394]

Just find a plastic base with the same insides as the metal base.  Normally they have DD getters.  They are a much better value.

Probably it is the placebo effect but to me the smoothest and slight bass extension on the metal base one that plastic base don't have.

 

[joseph69]

   
Just find a plastic base with the same insides as the metal base.  Normally they have DD getters.  They are a much better value.

That is exactly what I ordered, thanks.

 

[Silent One]

 
 
Jack don't offer these upgrade anymore and his upgrade parts is not as extensive.  The WA22 is modified personally pieces by pieces by Dannie01, it took him a while to gather all the parts.  This amp actually makes me hold back upgrading to WA5/LE for a long time and I missed it so much.  If my tea tin is not emptied recently with another big purchase and still have all the tubes I used to had, I will bring her right back.

This could make for a very romantic story with a wonderful ending... over tea no less. 

 

[jc9394]

Indeed it would be a very romantic ending, unfortunately I sold most of my prized single rectifiers and all three pairs of GEC 6AS7G. It will be too time consuming and pricy to get them all back.

 

[Snips]

 
Soooo, tried to order a GZ32 from Upscale yesterday. Woke up today to see this 

 

 

[Oskari]

 
Soooo, tried to order a GZ32 from Upscale yesterday. Woke up today to see this 

 

 
That's certainly dumb.

 

[Silent One]

That's messed up... sorry to hear about that! I was at Kevin's home a few months back - great host! Let my send you a PM to determine where on the planet you might be, if he actually has stock but won't ship it to your location and if I'm able to step in the middle.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

  I just purchased this tube for the WA6;
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151227004794?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
 
I see 8 out of 10 were sold, has anyone on this forum purchased one, or has anyone heard this tube with the WA6, any impressions? Thanks

 
I had the metal base version, and it was nice and warm and tube'y sounding, but I really only liked it with my HD800 and Grados, and I had a better amp for those (ZDT) so I sold it for like $100.  The going price at the time turned out to be closer to $200. I still really like the Sophia Princess 274b for it's greater sense of space and soundstage.

 

[joseph69]

   
I had the metal base version, and it was nice and warm and tube'y sounding, but I really only liked it with my HD800 and Grados, and I had a better amp for those (ZDT) so I sold it for like $100.  The going price at the time turned out to be closer to $200. I still really like the Sophia Princess 274b for it's greater sense of space and soundstage.

This is supposed to be made right after the metal base and sound very similar. For $150.00 U.S. I figured I'll see how I like it. I also have the S/P-274B and a NEW Mullard 5V4G/GZ32 that I paid $45.00U.S. for, and it is a good sounding tube. I haven't put the S/P back in since I got the Mullard (about a week now), but tonight I'm going to put the S/P back in, I do believe I like the S/P better than the Mullard-5V4G/GZ32, it is much warmer and fuller sounding with no sibilance in the highs and a wider sound-stage/depth…but for the money, the NEW Mullard isn't bad at all! But I really can't wait to hear the 1950's Mullard-5AR4/GZ34 that I just ordered, I read a lot of good things about this tube, and people really seem too enjoy its sound, I hope I do.
Thanks for the input.

 

[nwavesailor]

The 'Mullard' branded GZ34 / 5AR4 is actually a 'Made in Holland' Philips production tube, even though the E-Bay ad says it is UK production. The 'X' code is Dutch production with smooth plates, & double 'D' getters. It was the first version made after the metal base and side by side, the internals are identical. I own both but have not done an official A-B comparison.
 
Great tube for WAY less $$$ than the metal base version at any rate!

 

[joseph69]

  The 'Mullard' branded GZ34 / 5AR4 is actually a 'Made in Holland' Philips production tube, even though the E-Bay ad says it is UK production. The 'X' code is Dutch production with smooth plates, & double 'D' getters. It was the first version made after the metal base and side by side, the internals are identical. I own both but have not done an official A-B comparison.
 
Great tube for WAY less $$$ than the metal base version at any rate!

Thank you for your knowledge on this tube, and I'm very glad to hear this, can't wait too receive it! Also what is the double D mean? And I please don't tell me breast size

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Do you own the Sophia Princess 274B? If so, have you ever done a comparison?
Thanks

 

[nwavesailor]

Hi Joseph,
 
Doube 'D' refers to the shape and quantity (2) of the getters mounted on the top of the tube:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getter
 
No, I don't have a Sophia 274B rectifier for comparison.

 

[nwavesailor]

Here is a good history of the various Philips GZ34 / 5AR4:
 
http://www.tube-classics.de/TC/Tubes/Valvo%20GZ34/GZ34.htm

 

[joseph69]

  Hi Joseph,
 
Doube 'D' refers to the shape and quantity (2) of the getters mounted on the top of the tube:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getter
 
No, I don't have a Sophia 274B rectifier for comparison.

 
 

  Here is a good history of the various Philips GZ34 / 5AR4:
 
http://www.tube-classics.de/TC/Tubes/Valvo%20GZ34/GZ34.htm

Thank you very much for the links you posted…going to do some reading, thanks again.

 

[nwavesailor]

Glad to do it.................
 
I started down the tube 'rabbit hole' a few years ago and there's no going back!