[Skylab]

I have had only good experiences with Brendan at Tubeworld, as well. He's expensive, but his tubes are the real deal.

XCalibur, I think a 19K Gm for a 5998 is not out of the question, but very few tube testers are rally super-precise anyway. At least it would seem you got a strong tube!

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

Arrived home this afternoon and found some presents on the doorstep... a copy of the 2010 MFSL CD release of "The Yes Album," and a beautiful WA2 with parts upgrades! I could barely contain my excitement. Right now, I'm running WE 421As, Amperex Holland White Label 6DJ8s and Telefunken EZ80s. It's early in the game, of course, but already there's a lot about the WA2 that I prefer over the WA6SE. Stay tuned...
 

 

 

 

 

[Skylab]

Very nice, OOS!

 

[Golfnutz]

 
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I purchased some 5998 recently which were advertised as testing at 19,800 Gm.  Is this possible or could the seller have tested them wrong?  If 15,500 is target new I either got really good tubes or the numbers were botched.  I know some tubes do test "better than NOS" but 33% over new seems a bit too good to be true.  I really hope it is though, they'll last darn near forever in that case. 
 

OK, I'm going to challenge .  Neither of my testers go that high. The TV-7/U conversion chart only goes to 15,000 (which is 120 on the meter - that's maximum). The other tester (Western Electric 15560 aka Hickok 539A) also maxes out at 15000. I agree that 15500 is the published target value. I just wonder what tester was used to get that kind of a reading. Meaning, I hope I don't need a third tester...
 

 

[Skylab]

I'm in the same boat...I can't test 5998's at all. I have to test them as a 6AS7G, and even there, only my emissions tester tests 6AS7Gs.

 

[mikemalter]

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Arrived home this afternoon and found some presents on the doorstep... a copy of the MoFi Gold CD release of "The Yes Album," and a beautiful WA2 with parts upgrades! I could barely contain my excitement. Right now, I'm running WE 421As, Amperex Holland White Label 6DJ8s and Telefunken EZ80s. It's early in the game, of course, but already there's a lot about the WA2 that I prefer over the WA6SE. Stay tuned...
 

 

 

 

Really nice!
 
 

 

[Clayton SF]

^ Very very nice!

 

[Nova13]

I feel like I learned something on here today!  Thanks all.
 
I also think I've decided on my tubes for my WA3:
 
a pair 6DJ8 Sylvania JAN NOS 1971 
7236 SYLVANIA NOS 1962
 
My last decision is between that NOS 7236 and a lightly used TS 5998.... Its nice knowing either way I go i'll be happy  

 

[Golfnutz]

Very nice indeed! Always wanted some MoFi CD's too.

 

[Golfnutz]

 
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I feel like I learned something on here today!  Thanks all.
 
I also think I've decided on my tubes for my WA3:
 
a pair 6DJ8 Sylvania JAN NOS 1971 
7236 SYLVANIA NOS 1962
 
My last decision is between that NOS 7236 and a lightly used TS 5998.... Its nice knowing either way I go i'll be happy  

Get both. If not now, consider it for later.  You're never going to know which you prefer unless you experiment. Don't worry, if you get the bug, 'you must have it'...
 

 

[Silent One]

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Early in the game, perhaps. But your horse entered the backstretch rather quickly... congrats!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[Nova13]

Both would be awesome, but I am a full time student and money is tight.
 
Plus, I need to buy more music!  Whats a good setup without the tunes?
 
Where do you guys (skylab, golf, etc?) get your music?  Download it from hdTracks or the like?  Or just stick to cd's? 
  

 

[Silent One]

Miles Davis ~
 
Thursday 26 May, one of my long-time favorite local stations is honoring Miles Davis. For those of you at work/home that enjoys listening to background music while doing tasks, Thursday could prove quite the treat! A Miles Davis recording every hour. And at the end of the night, two full hours dedicated to albums "Kind of Blue" & "Bitches Brew." With the former considered the greatest Jazz album ever!
 
Log-in to kjazz.org and click "Listen Live."
 
 

 

KJAZZ 88.1 HONORS THE IMMORTAL MILES DAVIS MAY 26, 1926 - SEPTEMBER 28, 1991 Miles Davis is regarded as one of the most innovative, influential and respected figures in the history of American music. Miles Davis is a Jazz Icon – his music transcends normal boundaries…his remarkable artistic contribution played a crucial role in every major development in Jazz since the mid 1940’s. Miles Davis was the most widely recognized jazz musician of his era, an outspoken social critic and an arbiter of style—in attitude and fashion—as well as music. His album Kind of Blue is the best-selling album in the history of Jazz music. His legacy continues to penetrate the Jazz landscape…his influence travels into the future. May 26, 2011 is the birth anniversary of Miles Davis (85 years). KJazz 88.1 will feature a selected Miles Davis Recording every hour, Thursday 5/26/2011. Plus, two (2) special features that evening highlighting pivotal points in his amazing career. These special 1 hour programs are hosted by Josh Jackson. 10pm - Kind of Blue A journey back to the spring of 1959 when this landmark album was recorded. Interviews with Jimmy Cobb…Jackie McLean…and Herbie Hancock. 11pm - Bitches Brew A journey back to the summer of 1969 when this project created a new template in Jazz. Interviews with Chick Corea…Lenny White…and Bennie Maupin.

 
 
 

 

[Golfnutz]

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Both would be awesome, but I am a full time student and money is tight.
 
Plus, I need to buy more music!  Whats a good setup without the tunes?
 
Where do you guys (skylab, golf, etc?) get your music?  Download it from hdTracks or the like?  Or just stick to cd's? 
  

I think I'm one of the few that still enjoy using CD's.
 

 

[Clayton SF]

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I think I'm one of the few that still enjoy using CD's.

Then I share the same boat with you. I love CD's. Even when I download from HDtracks I burn them to CDs and play them that way. Very transportable.