[Skylab]

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herbie's audio lab?
 
None of my tubes are significantly microphonic, so I don't own any to see if they fit my GEC 6AS7G's. However, I've seen others use this brand and they seem like good value.

I use Herbie's and they work pretty well.

 

[WindyCityCy]

I use these dampers on my GECs.  No microphonics.  I haven't taken them off since I got them so can't remember if they changed the sound in any way.  I like what I hear so no reason to change.
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herbie's audio lab?
 
None of my tubes are significantly microphonic, so I don't own any to see if they fit my GEC 6AS7G's. However, I've seen others use this brand and they seem like good value.

 

 

[Xcalibur255]

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I thought we were going to see the ultimate Bad Boy comparison at some point

Well, between then and now I went through a move to a new apartment and the death of both my old and new computers.  I didn't think there was still any interest....... since there is I might have to revisit this once some free time appears.

 

[mikemalter]

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I use Herbie's and they work pretty well.

Do you happen to have a link?  Thanks.
 
 

 

[Skylab]

http://herbiesaudiolab.net/tube.htm

 

[mikemalter]

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http://herbiesaudiolab.net/tube.htm

Skylab, which set did you get, and would you get them again?
 
Thanks.
 

 

[Silent One]

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Well, between then and now I went through a move to a new apartment and the death of both my old and new computers.  I didn't think there was still any interest....... since there is I might have to revisit this once some free time appears.

Hope things get better! And while new components do fail, to hear of your new computer's failure is still shocking... 

  Now that I know you're reengaged with The Ultimate Bad Boy comparison, I feel better about getting my French butter! 

 

 

[grokit]

 
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The weakest link in our hobby is the recording.  So many recording are simply bad.  We tend to have far better equipment and resolving ability than most of the recording houses have.   We hear the stuff the ENG.s usually do not hear.  Hard to believe but it is true.  So more hi rez, more resolving power will most times mean we will be hearing a lot more than what was ever heard when the tracks were recorded.

So true, and such a shame sometimes. But it keeps things interesting as once you find the music that you like the journey is far from over, as we then get to seek out the most ideal recording of that music.
 
 
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I didn't care much for the Treasures, especially for the price.

Keep in mind these selections are what I chose for the LCD2

I didn't care much for the Treasures the first time I tried them either, I didn't even realize that they were that expensive because they came in a big box of tubes that arrived with my secondhand WA22. But I'm glad I held onto them, because in the right combination with other tubes (Princess, Syl 7236) they are the best combo that I've heard yet with the LCD-2, and they are pleasing me with the HD800 as well which I didn't think was a possibility based upon my initial impressions with both headphones. I actually like them better than my TSRPBG's now, and haven't felt the urge to roll since.
 
 
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Well, between then and now I went through a move to a new apartment and the death of both my old and new computers.  I didn't think there was still any interest....... since there is I might have to revisit this once some free time appears.

Take your time, but please do!
 

 

[kchew]

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Skylab, which set did you get, and would you get them again?
 
Thanks.
 

I'm not Skylab, but I'm using the Ultrasonic RX-50 on my GEC 6AS7s.
 

 
Note that different tubes require different sizes e.g. the 6SN7s use the RX-30, the GZ37/6080/7236 tubes use RX-40 and the EML 5U4G would use the RX-65. It is also possible to overdamp as well; after taking this photo I realised the CV1988 sounded a little dull with the dampers, so I took them off. But my Tung Sol round plates sounded better with dampers.

 

[PanamaRed]

Beautiful picture Kchew.

 

[BrucYSN]

Hijack again lol
 
I know tubes make noise, it's normal, but would it be normal if only the hum/hiss come alone during playback but silent when music paused? 
 
I got a pair of new tubes, it seems has a lot better clarity and detail but also developed some hum that i never noticed.... 

 

[BrucYSN]

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I'm not Skylab, but I'm using the Ultrasonic RX-50 on my GEC 6AS7s.
 

 
Note that different tubes require different sizes e.g. the 6SN7s use the RX-30, the GZ37/6080/7236 tubes use RX-40 and the EML 5U4G would use the RX-65. It is also possible to overdamp as well; after taking this photo I realised the CV1988 sounded a little dull with the dampers, so I took them off. But my Tung Sol round plates sounded better with dampers.

Where did you find the G.E.C 6AS7G? 

 

[kchew]

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Beautiful picture Kchew.

Thanks, I call this tube combination the "British Brown-Base Brigade". But dust really shows up well with this colour!
 
 
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Where did you find the G.E.C 6AS7G? 

From ebay. I lost a few bids for GEC 6AS7s and 6080s from a certain UK seller, and when contacting him again regarding his 6080 tubes, he asked if he was interested in a pair of slightly used GEC 6AS7s without the cup base. Perhaps he was taking pity on me. They were cheaper than his previous stock, so I got them.
 
On a somewhat related topic, has anyone compared the GZ34 and GZ37 rectifiers? I do like my GZ37, but I'm curious as to how different the GZ34 would be.

 

[musicman59]

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Do you happen to have a link?  Thanks.
 
 

 I have the Herbie's too but then I found these "Duende Criatura" tube rings that in my oprinion work better.
http://thetubestore.com/tuberings.html
 
 

 

[Silent One]

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 I have the Herbie's too but then I found these "Duende Criatura" tube rings that in my oprinion work better.
http://thetubestore.com/tuberings.html
 
 

Greetings musicman59 ~
 
When time permits, can you please expand on your experience between the two for us? Was something gained, lost, neutralized and/or corrected? (over dampening fears inside my listening room) As always, thanks!