[HiFiGuy528]

  Is there a recommended gauge for the tube power supply cord? I am not trying to spend a fortune on the cord, just looking to get started. I have a few extra PS3/PC IEC cords around but am willing to spend $20 on a starter cable

 
18-14 gauge are fine.  You can get a generic for less than $11 on Amazon.

 

[groovyd]

agree, cleartops for best clarity.

 

[abvolt]

I would also agree that the RCA cleartops are nice, but  they are on the bright side, it really depends on your cans. I can't use this tube with my ps500's it makes them overly bright..

 

[frankrondaniel]

  I would also agree that the RCA cleartops are nice, but  they are on the bright side, it really depends on your cans. I can't use this tube with my ps500's it makes them overly bright..

 
I agree with you that they're on the bright side - especially with HD800's.  I find that the Mullards are a much better match.

 

[groovyd]

mullards for the all around win but if you want to focus on the highs the cleartops let you do that.

 

[mikroski]

May be I will try GE or Mullard for W5000 and RCA Clear Top for Audeze EL-8.
 
I will wait until I get EL-8 to see whether it as warm as LCD2.2 or not.

 

[rage3324]

   
18-14 gauge are fine.  You can get a generic for less than $11 on Amazon.

15 amps is what I want, correct? What about volts? 110, 125? I believe the manual indicates 110v..

 

[HiFiGuy528]

  15 amps is what I want, correct? What about volts? 110, 125? I believe the manual indicates 110v..

 
for generic, this would work fine.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Heavy-Duty-IEC-320-C13-P007-006/dp/B0027JRMD0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1423699927&sr=8-2&keywords=IEC+power+cord

 

[dL.]

   
for generic, this would work fine.
 
http://www.nordost.com/products/power-cords/norse/heimdall-2-ac-power-cord.php

 
Fixed link for you, Mike 

 think you posted the wrong one haha.
 
dL

 

[abvolt]

   
Fixed link for you, Mike 

 think you posted the wrong one haha.
 
dL

I wonder if we can this one for 7 bucks also Lol..

 

[mikroski]

From tubeworld
 

 
Just order GE NOS, hope that its sound will be detailed/articulate/warm as described 

 

[abvolt]

  From tubeworld
 
 
 
Just order GE NOS, hope that its sound will be detailed/articulate/warm as described 

 
Be sure to let us know your impressions on that tube thanks..

 

[fudgebucket27]

Okay, I've had some time burning in the Sylvania JANs. As everyone has commented previously the bass is like WOW! Deep and hits hards. I feel like the soundstage on my headphones are just a bit wider as well too? Also the treble seems to be rolled off a bit more which is good since I have the HD700s lol. Get these tubes lads
 
I'm going to finally put in the Electro Harmonix 6C45 in the WA7. The stock tubes for the WA7 actually sound pretty good but I'll see how these fair then!

 

[Dogmatrix]

 
Just order GE NOS, hope that its sound will be detailed/articulate/warm as described 

Nothing in my experience so far has contradicted the tube world table , indeed the GE 6680 tubes I have in presently could be described as "detailed/articulate/warm"
 
Just bought a pair of  "Ten" 12au7 from Japan
Anyone else tried any Japanese tubes Matsu****a , Toshiba etc ? 
 
That's hilarious you can go on about Schiit all day long but the program wont allow Matsu****a

 

[HiFiGuy528]

   
Fixed link for you, Mike 

 think you posted the wrong one haha.
 
dL

 
LOL.....