[jonathan c]

Lay off GEC A2900 guys. They are only for me.

I have two pairs also.

 

[UntilThen]

I have two pairs also.

Only tube connoisseurs are worthy of GEC A2900. Now show me how you use yours.

 

[jonathan c]

I have them in a pair rotation with RFT ECC81 foil getter, Brimar CV455 KB/FB, Telefunken ECC801S within: Linear Tube Audio MZ3, Woo WA2, WA3, WA6. [The LTA takes 12AT7 tubes ‘natively’.]

 

[UntilThen]

I have them in a pair rotation with RFT ECC81 foil getter, Brimar CV455 KB/FB, Telefunken ECC801S within: Linear Tube Audio MZ3, Woo WA2, WA3, WA6. [The LTA takes 12AT7 tubes ‘natively’.]

I also have the GEC A2900, Brimar CV455 KB/FB and Telefunken ECC801S in rotation.

 

[jonathan c]

I also have the GEC A2900, Brimar CV455 KB/FB and Telefunken ECC801S in rotation.

Great minds……

 

[UntilThen]

Great minds……

I learn about Footscray from you. If it isn't good I would have blame you !

 

[Wes S]

@Wes S @4LoveOfSound Could I please get some help identifying these tubes? They are labeled ‘’GE’’ and the seller claims that they are “GE/Ken-Rad pewter plates with silver clips and square getters”. They test at 90/90 and 92/92 respectively. What think ye?

Thank you (-:

Those look legit to me, and I know they are @4LoveOfSound's favorite tube.

 

[Wes S]

I also have the GEC A2900, Brimar CV455 KB/FB and Telefunken ECC801S in rotation.

Nice tubes, and speaking of being a tube connoisseur. . . you are missing one, and I bet it will best them all and it's not a 12AT7. I will take a killer 12AU7 (Telefunken G73R) over any 12AT7 everytime in my Pendant SE, and it's not even close.

Say hello to the end of the road for this tube connoisseur, and pretty much everyone who has heard one. The searching, buying and rolling stops with this one, and it's just pure blissful listening without thinking about anything but how insanely lifelike the music sounds from here on out. Truly an "Endgame" tube.

 

[UntilThen]

When I stop paying Bcowen, I may be able to afford a $380 G73R. I can use 12AU7 in Odyssey and I'll be the judge of that.

 

[Wes S]

When I stop paying Bcowen, I may be able to afford a $380 G73R. I can use 12AU7 in Odyssey and I'll be the judge of that.

A very wise man (@nwavesailor) taught me that I could keep buying great sounding affordable tubes spending way over $500 in the end, or I could just go straight to the top (G73R) and be done. I fought this man's excellent advice for a while, but finally gave in and wish I would have done it sooner, as I have accumulated a bunch of great tubes (serious amount of money spent) that are collecting dust and will never get used again. I absolutely love tube rolling (of which a quick read through this thread will confirm ), but the G73R is so much better than the all the rest, that I am done.

 

[DenverW]

I wouldn’t mind trying a a2900 on my bigger Ben. I’ve got a lot of good tubes of someone would like to reach out and discuss a trade.

In fact, I sold my Telefunken g73r and kept my best and favorites (ha! Sorry wes! It’s all a matter of taste!)

 

[UntilThen]

A very wise man (@nwavesailor) taught me that I could keep buying great sounding affordable tubes spending way over $500 in the end, or I could just go straight to the top (G73R) and be done. I fought this man's excellent advice for a while, but finally gave in and wish I would have done it sooner, as I have accumulated a bunch of great tubes (serious amount of money spent) that are collecting dust and will never get used again. I absolutely love tube rolling (of which a quick read through this thread will confirm ), but the G73R is so much better than the all the rest, that I am done.

Before I could reply, DenverW said it. It's possibly a matter of preference and your system chain.

Could you describe the sound characteristics of G73R ? Neutral, warm or bright. Layered or lean. Or any words you would normally describe tube tone.

 

[UntilThen]

I wouldn’t mind trying a a2900 on my bigger Ben. I’ve got a lot of good tubes of someone would like to reach out and discuss a trade.

In fact, I sold my Telefunken g73r and kept my best and favorites (ha! Sorry wes! It’s all a matter of taste!)

What are your best and favorites if I may ask?

 

[jonathan c]

What are your best and favorites if I may ask?

… don’t ask to ask, just ask!…

 

[bcowen]

When I stop paying Bcowen, I may be able to afford a $380 G73R. I can use 12AU7 in Odyssey and I'll be the judge of that.

I just found a new business venture. Grab some $2 Chinese tubes, paint them black, and then write G73R on them with a paint pen. Genuis! I'll offer mine for less, like $500 a pair for quick sale though.