[ardilla]

Man, the recent prices of good tubes is really putting a damper on getting the best for the Woo amps. I'm fortunate to already own most of what I want, but I shudder to imagine how much a new amp owner would have to fork out for tubes like the 5998, GZ34 metal and TS BGRP.

I guess I'll use my affordable tubes for the month of December, just like when I first got my WA22 three years ago, and see if the magic still remains. And perhaps I'll find some combinations that sound good and are affordable as compared to the madness we are witnessing.

With recent years increased demand and nos stocks decreasing, it isn't a mystery... But maybe some will discover some low price magic tube again and.share it. Then demand will rise and so will prices.

We can conclude that the glorious days of cheap nos tubes are gone. .. Unless maybe tube amp designers find new designs taking advantage of surplus stock. The new Leben CS300 F amp use tubes claimed never to have been used in audio before, JAN-6197(GE) and 17EW8. Don't know about prices, though.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

Hmmmm.... Since the last posters probably are responsible for making someone willing to pay that much, you shouldn't brag about how cheap you got yours, should you? =9

And anyway, if it is half as good as the usual crowd claims, it certainly should be worth it. It's not the most expensive tube out there, by far....

Is the mighty 596 not worth $198 in Audio Quality?

Ive paid mostly average/street prices for most of my tubes. I wasnt lucky enough to get gec 6as7g for 20$ or ts 5998 for 50$ a pair...

The 596 is a very good tube and i dont think should be worth over 200$ but then again, its a very solid performer especially on the woos and glenn otl amp.

The mullard gz34 metal, u52, we422a are still better and will keep the 596 from becoming too expensive. Theres cheaper tubes that are pretty good as well.

 

[ru4music]

DubsG, what are U running for HP amps now?  Please post or PM me.  It's been a while since I have posted.  Take care all...

 

[anasztasia]

Hi guys just thought you all should know my WA5LE is up for sale, along with all my headphone system 

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/692289/anasz-whole-system-clearance#post_10014765

 

[GrindingThud]

Merry Christmas from Linn:
http://www.linn.co.uk/christmas

 

[jc9394]

Post this here before FS forums, I'm considering selling the WA5LE I got from here http://www.head-fi.org/t/681307/woo-wa5-le-with-tube-upgrade-package-free-shipping-conus.  I'm looking at what I paid, the reason to sell is possiblity of getting WA5 to drive speakers.
 
Please note, the amp was sent back to Jack to fixed a minor issue that was cause by shipping.  While Jack has the amp, he recalibrated to lower the background noise. 
 
 
Trade, I'm only interested in TH900 and LCD3.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

decided to just keep the beta and waiting for glenn otl and 300b?

 

[jc9394]

most likely will get the regular WA5 once I sold the LE, really want that Zu Aduio Omen Def.
 

 

[jc9394]

will decide on the Glenn 300B after I gets my hands with the OTL.

 

[magiccabbage]

  most likely will get the regular WA5 once I sold the LE, really want that Zu Aduio Omen Def.
 

I think Clayton uses those.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

DubsG, what are U running for HP amps now?  Please post or PM me.  It's been a while since I have posted.  Take care all...

Just the gsx mk2 and the glenn otl im borrowing. Not sure yet what my next amp will be

 

[koiloco]

Wow, for the WA22, TS 5998s are indeed better than TS 7236s.  To my ears, 5998s seem to be more powerful too.  I haven't swapped back to 7236 and confirm yet. Anyone experienced the same?

 

[Dubstep Girl]

  Wow, for the WA22, TS 5998s are indeed better than TS 7236s.  To my ears, 5998s seem to have more powerful too.  I haven't swapped back to 7236 and confirm yet. Anyone experienced the same?

 
yes, even though some say the 7236's are better on the WA22, i personally find the 5998 to be better on every amp i've compared them to the 7236.

 

[Silent One]

I prefer TS-5998s over 7236s with my OTL...

 

[xahhax]

just got my WA2. still burning in, stock tubes.
yet i start to understand the passion and this thread, absolutely LOVE IT.