Since the maniacal 'Wes S Tubes, Inc' has single handadly bought any and all of the available worldwide stock of the mythical Hytron, what is a mere mortal to do in procuring this unicorn tube?
Yeah, I looked at those options from Tube World.
Not the earliest version with the Hytron white ink............but perhaps Wes bough all those at any rate!
My 1952 GE pewter plate 5814's arrived. Comparing it to the 1951 Ken-Rad pewter plate 5814, they look identical and very importantly, they sound the same! I'm very happy! So far, these are my favorite tubes in both the Pendant SE and the Rogue RH-5. I haven't given up on finding a Hytron 12BH7, but I'm in no rush.
My 1952 GE pewter plate 5814's arrived. Comparing it to the 1951 Ken-Rad pewter plate 5814, they look identical and very importantly, they sound the same! I'm very happy! So far, these are my favorite tubes in both the Pendant SE and the Rogue RH-5. I haven't given up on finding a Hytron 12BH7, but I'm in no rush.
I'm listening to my "new" 1952 GE's right now! I need to plug the new ZMF Atrium. These headphones sound simply amazing. Looking forward to a closed back version.
I'm listening to my "new" 1952 GE's right now! I need to plug the new ZMF Atrium. These headphones sound simply amazing. Looking forward to a closed back version.
I retitled the "HoneyDo" list to the "HoneyDue" list. Now she can add stuff at will and I won't ever have to actually do anything until sometime in the future (which could be months....or years).
I retitled the "HoneyDo" list to the "HoneyDue" list. Now she can add stuff at will and I won't ever have to actually do anything until sometime in the future (which could be months....or years).
LOL! I had second thoughts about letting the cat out of the bag on this one, so I deleted the original post. However, I just purchased a couple more (backups for my backups) so it's time to share. My addiction got the best of me once again, and I am hear to report that the Tung Sol 12BH7A Black Oval Plate D Getter is another winner and is every bit as good (but slightly different) as the early Hytron's and much better than the Raytheon. Compared to the Hytron, the TS has tighter bass, is more forward in the mids (especially vocals), and has a bit better speed, detail and transparency. Compared to the Raytheon, they are both forward in the mids, but the TS is more transparent and has better speed and a larger stage and is better in pretty much all regards. Honestly the Raytheon just can't hang with the other two and does not get any more listening time from me. The TS is very well balanced top to bottom, and has that "on stage forwardness" type presentation to where I feel like I am the one doing the singing, with sounds of instruments flying all around my head. The staging I am getting with the TS really is top notch, and it throws a very expansive and holographic stage, and is just as immersive if not a bit more than the Hytron. The stand out traits of the TS Black Oval Plate D Getter are the speed, tightness/refinement, impact, detail and holographic stage. So, for those who have tried the CBS-Hytron or Raytheon 12BH7 and thought they were a bit too warm or slow, I recommend giving the Tung Sol (BOPDG) a try.
IMO, TS didn't make a bad tube. I have 6SN7 black glass round plates and many 5687's
I think I'll pass for now since the Tele G73-R sounds so amazing. Even my favorite dual 6J5's (also TS) can't touch the Tele......close, but no cigar!
You are so patient and good at finding great tubes and at a bargain that I'm certain that you will score a Tele for a good price and then your jaw will REALLY be on the floor!!!
IMO, TS didn't make a bad tube. I have 6SN7 black glass round plates and many 5687's
I think I'll pass for now since the Tele G73-R sounds so amazing. Even my favorite dual 6J5's (also TS) can't touch the Tele......close, but no cigar!
You are so patient and good at finding great tubes and at a bargain that I'm certain that you will score a Tele for a good price and then your jaw will REALLY be on the floor!!!
That Tele is not even on my radar anymore (to damn expensive and it's not a 12BH7), but glad its working out for you, and sounds like we both are happy with our current tubes.
Speaking of that Tele of yours and some food for thought, is that there are several versions of the G73-R said to all sound awesome but slightly different. . .
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However, I just purchased a couple more (backups for my backups) so it's time to share. My addiction got the best of me once again, and I am hear to report that the Tung Sol 12BH7A Black Oval Plate D Getter is another winner and is every bit as good (but slightly different) as the early Hytron's and much better than the Raytheon. Compared to the Hytron, the TS has tighter bass, is more forward in the mids (especially vocals), and has a bit better speed, detail and transparency. Compared to the Raytheon, they are both forward in the mids, but the TS is more transparent and has better speed and a larger stage and is better in pretty much all regards. Honestly the Raytheon just can't hang with the other two and does not get any more listening time from me. The TS is very well balanced top to bottom, and has that "on stage forwardness" type presentation to where I feel like I am the one doing the singing, with sounds of instruments flying all around my head. The staging I am getting with the TS really is top notch, and it throws a very expansive and holographic stage, and is just as immersive if not a bit more than the Hytron. The stand out traits of the TS Black Oval Plate D Getter are the speed, tightness/refinement, impact, detail and holographic stage. So, for those who have tried the CBS-Hytron or Raytheon 12BH7 and thought they were a bit too warm or slow, I recommend giving the Tung Sol (BOPDG) a try.
