[Badas]

I've had good luck with both the TS 5998's and the GEC 6AS7G's. The TS's are noticeably more powerful with stronger, fuller bass and the GEC's seem to me to have a bigger, rounder soundstage. Also, there is some characteristic of the GEC's that makes me more aware of reverb in the recording. Have no idea why.

I would like to have both of those however both are way above my price range. :rolleyes:

 

[isquirrel]

Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.
 
Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream 

 face cream, really.......
 
Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?
 
I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's 

 

[TonyNewman]

  Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.
 
Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream 

 face cream, really.......
 
Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?
 
I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's 

 
Apologies for going way OT...
 
The only way I can indulge my hobbies (headfi / PC gaming / shooting) is by not cohabitating with someone. As soon as a woman gets into your abode the place gets taken over (as does your life and your wallet).
 
Date, Fornicate, Do not Cohabitate

 

[isquirrel]

No at all Tony,
 
Agree wholeheartedly 

 

[bpcans]

Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.

Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream :blink:  face cream, really.......

Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?

I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's :confused_face_2:

I can draw a couple pieces of positivity from your post sir. First, your partner likes music and quality audio gear, a definite win-win for you. This also means that there will be times when they're not talking, (insert hiss for inappropriate comment). Two, only really good looking people spend $1,200 AUD on face cream. Another win for you. Three, all you have to do is explain how good the new tubes will make your W234 sound and that you'd still like to go out to dinner, not alone, and you'll be living on easy street.

 

[longbowbbs]

  Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.
 
Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream 

 face cream, really.......
 
Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?
 
I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's 

LOL!!! Perspective is so powerful.

 

[Badas]

Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.

Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream :blink:  face cream, really.......

Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?

I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's :confused_face_2:

Second best post of the month.

I can draw a couple pieces of positivity from your post sir. First, your partner likes music and quality audio gear, a definite win-win for you. This also means that there will be times when they're not talking, (insert hiss for inappropriate comment). Two, only really good looking people spend $1,200 AUD on face cream. Another win for you. Three, all you have to do is explain how good the new tubes will make your W234 sound and that you'd still like to go out to dinner, not alone, and you'll be living on easy street.

Post of the month.

 

[Fririce0003]

Hmm some interesting developments this week, my partner has decided to use my Hugo and LCD-X and now has them setup at her desk... could be the start of something here.

Next she calmly informs me that she spent $1,200 on face cream :blink:  face cream, really.......

Then when looking at the price Japan site over my shoulder says you're NOT seriously going to spend all that money on valves are you?

I must be living in some sort of parallel universe, let me see face cream or 300B's :confused_face_2:

Hahaha, I think I may have a solution.
Step 1: Keep calm and open a new bank account.
Step 2: Transfer money into said account.
Step 3: Buy tubes, set shipping to work address.
Step 4: Wait for tubes to arrive.
Step 5: Buy wife more face cream.
Step 6: Immediately install Takatsuki tubes in 234.
Step 7: Tell wife to listen and just hope the sound is enough to convince her....
Failing that more bribes may be needed.

If you can't convince her I'm looking at picking up 2 sets of each while I'm in Japan so I can send you up the spares to help tide her over!

 

[jaywillin]

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW, i received the wa6se i had sold back today, it had arrived at the buyer, DOA
it was just the fuse !! very, very relieved , and i may just keep it now, that was too close 

 

[Badas]

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW, i received the wa6se i had sold back today, it had arrived at the buyer, DOA
it was just the fuse !! very, very relieved , and i may just keep it now, that was too close 

Good news. Keep it. Obviously the buyer is not very hands on. That would have been the first thing I would have checked.
Fuses breaking is very common. I had a brand new SVS sub that was dead from new. It had a nice quality checked note. So I knew it couldn't be much. Put in a new fuse and never looked back.

 

[jaywillin]

Good news. Keep it. Obviously the buyer is not very hands on. That would have been the first thing I would have checked.
Fuses breaking is very common. I had a brand new SVS sub that was dead from new. It had a nice quality checked note. So I knew it couldn't be much. Put in a new fuse and never looked back.

yeah, i'll probably keep it now, i did have some sellers remorse after selling to, so maybe it was meant to stay here ! 
and i got the beyer t1's after i's sold the 6se, and they sound awesome together 

 

[isquirrel]

I can draw a couple pieces of positivity from your post sir. First, your partner likes music and quality audio gear, a definite win-win for you. This also means that there will be times when they're not talking, (insert hiss for inappropriate comment). Two, only really good looking people spend $1,200 AUD on face cream. Another win for you. Three, all you have to do is explain how good the new tubes will make your W234 sound and that you'd still like to go out to dinner, not alone, and you'll be living on easy street.

LOL, its get's worse. Get home and find she is now listening to the Woo's and says "gee I really like these

, do you mind if we swap over for the weekend, you know so I can understand why you love valves so much"....
 
"I have though about it and I am trying to understand your point of view"... seriously What !! 

 

 

[isquirrel]

Hahaha, I think I may have a solution.
Step 1: Keep calm and open a new bank account.
Step 2: Transfer money into said account.
Step 3: Buy tubes, set shipping to work address.
Step 4: Wait for tubes to arrive.
Step 5: Buy wife more face cream.
Step 6: Immediately install Takatsuki tubes in 234.
Step 7: Tell wife to listen and just hope the sound is enough to convince her....
Failing that more bribes may be needed.

If you can't convince her I'm looking at picking up 2 sets of each while I'm in Japan so I can send you up the spares to help tide her over!

 
 

Thanks Matt, should have moved in with you... 

 

 

[isquirrel]

Oh now I have done it was laughing so much she's read what I posted on line - apparently everyone's having a joke at her face cream. Personally I can't wait to try the stuff, must be some serious science in the ingredients.  
 
Hope I will be able to smile after.....

 

 

[Fririce0003]

Thanks Matt, should have moved in with you...   

Well I do have a room spare
At least if she spends the weekend with the Woo she should have no problems with the tube purchase afterwards!