[3083joe]

Do you have a set of the Tung-Sol Round plates or NU 6F8G's?

If so how do they compare to the Mullards?

I have both but I really like the Mullard ecc32s.
Haven't tried any of the others yet.
I don't think that the cost of the mullards 500+ (Except the 31s are cheaper around 200 ) is very justified but I wasn't to happy with the nu! the TSRP 6f8 are great but 32s just seem smoother. Less harsh highs. More holographic.
When I get the 31s I'll let you know my thoughts.
I hear they are very very similar to the 32s for less than half the price. Just need the adapter.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

We can't wait to show you the finished product! Upcoming WA8.
 

 

[jhljhl]

The GEC 6as7g is really nice in the wa2. Warm but detailed and airy.   I prefer slightly the WE 421a in the wa22 for the extra power.
 
These have an excellent reputation for a reason now I see. 

 

[Krutsch]

  The GEC 6as7g is really nice in the wa2. Warm but detailed and airy.   I prefer slightly the WE 421a in the wa22 for the extra power.
 
These have an excellent reputation for a reason now I see. 

I am underwhelmed by the GEC 6AS7g in the WA3. Maybe the experience is different with the WA2.
 
I *will* retry with each of the two I own, to give them more time, but I've gone back to the WE421a to enjoy the pile of new music I've acquired.

 

[3083joe]

The GEC 6as7g is really nice in the wa2. Warm but detailed and airy.   I prefer slightly the WE 421a in the wa22 for the extra power.

These have an excellent reputation for a reason now I see. 

Yes. I agree on the air. But I really want to try a set of 421s

 

[3083joe]

Just so everyone knows

"Hi Joe,

Hope you had a great weekend. Yes, ECC34 can be used on the WA22 directly.

~ Mike Liang"

 

[jhljhl]

Just so everyone knows

"Hi Joe,

Hope you had a great weekend. Yes, ECC34 can be used on the WA22 directly.

~ Mike Liang"

Thanks nice to know. I'm looking forward to your impressions of the other ecc__ tubes like the ecc31.

 

[Badas]

Just so everyone knows

"Hi Joe,

Hope you had a great weekend. Yes, ECC34 can be used on the WA22 directly.

~ Mike Liang"

 
 

 
Thanks nice to know. I'm looking forward to your impressions of the other ecc__ tubes like the ecc31.

 
Agreed. You are real asset dude.
 
I can't believe the caliber of great tubes you have collected in such a short time of having the WA22.

 

[abvolt]

agree i'm envious too, happy listening 3083joe..

 

[Contrails]

So, I seem to be going the other way around, get the tubes first, then amp then headphones. I just picked up a 596 Rectifier manufactured by Bendix for $300. Got a matched pair of Mullard/Brimar cv1988 on their way, hear these are lush tubes to listen to. Got 7236, 5998, Bendix 6080, RCA 6as7g... sitting at home. Hmmm, Wa22 is in the sights. If I can find an used one, even better along with the Lcd-3f or X.

Anyway, I would need an adapter for the 596. Can someone please direct me towards a good adapter for the 596 to play into the Wa22? Not to keen on eBay ones.

 

[3083joe]

So, I seem to be going the other way around, get the tubes first, then amp then headphones. I just picked up a 596 Rectifier manufactured by Bendix for $300. Got a matched pair of Mullard/Brimar cv1988 on their way, hear these are lush tubes to listen to. Got 7236, 5998, Bendix 6080, RCA 6as7g... sitting at home. Hmmm, Wa22 is in the sights. If I can find an used one, even better along with the Lcd-3f or X.

Anyway, I would need an adapter for the 596. Can someone please direct me towards a good adapter for the 596 to play into the Wa22? Not to keen on eBay ones.

Nice. Will be straight with wa22 is there

Talk to 2359glenn he is the man for the adapters.

 

[3083joe]

Tube Porn
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Badas]

Ooooooooo! You got the Thomson 6080 before me.
 
I can't wait for givin that tube a blast.
 
Speakin of tube porn. I took this pic this morning with my fake Mullard logo labels. Tubes are Mullards. I just like the labels facing forward.
 

 
Checked out when I got my WA22. It is one year old now. Time flies. Very happy with the sound from this tube arrangement.

 

[jhljhl]

^^^  dang. nice tubes!  I wonder about those thomson 6080 - french made as I recall.

 

[3083joe]

^^^  dang. nice tubes!  I wonder about those thomson 6080 - french made as I recall.

Yes will try all this week and get back to everyone.
Thomson - yes French. My dealer told me to try them that I may be presently surprised.
As for now I'm trying the cossor gz37 fat bottle and wow so much air, holographic, might give the 422 a run for the money. Also has more low end and nice mids. More testing to come.