[devilboy]

Thanks Krutsch. 
 
The doortag......bittersweet torture.

 

[3083joe]

Thank you very much!
No, I used Martha Stewarts Barn Red (Glidden Duo Tintable Tester Interior Eggshell Paint+Primer all in one) and have no issues at all with heat…as a matter of fact, my WA6 only gets slightly warm even after listening for 4-5 hours. Same goes for the silicon holding the wood on, no issues at all, and I can easily remove the wood if the amp needed to be sent to Woo for any reason.

Thanks again.

Beautiful.

 

[abvolt]

I bet that's a hard tube to find, sure looks good though..

 

[joseph69]

Beautiful.

Thank you very much!

 

[Stereolab42]

So I ordered a second WA5, actually a silver WA5-LE with upgraded parts, to replace my WA6-SE at the office. (Not sure what I will do with the 6 yet, sell or keep for backup...) I just can't get enough of that 300B sound! I justified it by considering getting a WA234, dismissing the idea, then immediately congratulating myself for saving over 10 grand. (That's logical, right?)

 

[Khragon]

WA5 at the office? Wow, must be a nice office.

 

[TonyNewman]

  ... I just can't get enough of that 300B sound! I justified it by considering getting a WA234, dismissing the idea, then immediately congratulating myself for saving over 10 grand. (That's logical, right?)

 
Thought about the WA234, but that price just doesn't pass my sanity check.
 
Which 300Bs are you running in your (home) WA5? Have you tried the Takatsukis? I was drooling over the thought of Elrogs, but the recent reliability issues have had me switch my tube fantasy across to Takatsukis.

 

[joseph69]

  So I ordered a second WA5, actually a silver WA5-LE with upgraded parts, to replace my WA6-SE at the office. (Not sure what I will do with the 6 yet, sell or keep for backup...) I just can't get enough of that 300B sound! I justified it by considering getting a WA234, dismissing the idea, then immediately congratulating myself for saving over 10 grand. (That's logical, right?)

Nice, congratulations.
And yes, that sounds logical too me.

 

[michaelkeeney]

Hey Woo Crew.  Just got word that my WA5 is in route to my hot little hands, and have been reading up on tubes, of course.  I know it's all what "your ears" like, but was wondering if you guys had a suggestions on starting points for rolling.  I've been reading a lot about the TUNG-SOL 6SN7GT round plates, and was wondering if it's all hype.  
 
Any input on this?  Really worth 250/tube?

 

[bpcans]

Hey Woo Crew.  Just got word that my WA5 is in route to my hot little hands, and have been reading up on tubes, of course.  I know it's all what "your ears" like, but was wondering if you guys had a suggestions on starting points for rolling.  I've been reading a lot about the [COLOR=333333]TUNG-SOL 6SN7GT round plates, and was wondering if it's all hype.  [/COLOR]

[COLOR=333333]Any input on this?  Really worth 250/tube?[/COLOR]

If I remember correctly @TonyNewman is the guy to axe about WA5 tubes.

 

[michaelkeeney]

If I remember correctly @TonyNewman is the guy to axe about WA5 tubes.

Awesome!  Thanks for the lead.  I'll ask Tony

 

[3083joe]

Awesome!  Thanks for the lead.  I'll ask Tony

When you find out, let us know what you find out.
Tia

 

[TonyNewman]

  ... Any input on this?  Really worth 250/tube?

 
Some folks say yes - I am not so sure. The 6SL7 version sounds great and can be had for much less dosh than the 6SN7. These are stunningly good tubes - don't get me wrong - just that my personal tastes lean more towards the NU.
 
I have never heard a TS RP 6SN7, so I cannot be 100% certain that the sound is exactly the same to the 6SL7.
 
Nice thing about the 6SL7 version is that it is a direct replacement - no adapter required.

 

[3083joe]

   
Some folks say yes - I am not so sure. The 6SL7 version sounds great and can be had for much less dosh than the 6SN7. These are stunningly good tubes - don't get me wrong - just that my personal tastes lean more towards the NU.
 
I have never heard a TS RP 6SN7, so I cannot be 100% certain that the sound is exactly the same to the 6SL7.
 
Nice thing about the 6SL7 version is that it is a direct replacement - no adapter required.

Ok, What is the best way to do the NU on wa6? 6SL7, 6SN7, or 6F8G?
TIA 

 

[TonyNewman]

 
Ok, What is the best way to do the NU on wa6? 6SL7, 6SN7, or 6F8G?
TIA 

 
I have never seen an NU in 6SN7 or 6SL7. I am told that the NU 6SN7 exists, but is hard to find.
 
I use NU 6F8G and enjoy it immensely (as per the pics posted several posts back).