Paradisea DAC

toobluvr · « **Reply #140 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 12:07 am »

Quote from: Captain Humble on 1 Dec 2006, 12:02 am

Would you please provide contact info for Antique's tubes in Arizona.
I tried a google search with no luck.
Thanks,
Jeff

I think he's referring to Antique Electronic Supply:

http://www.tubesandmore.com/

click on "contact".

GHM · « **Reply #141 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 12:14 am »

Thanks toobluvr..you are correct!

Shipping was fast Captain Humble. The tube shipped Monday and was in Georgia on Wednesday!

toobluvr · « **Reply #142 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 12:30 am »

further FYI....

I checked with AES last week.
Ones in stock are date code 6226.
This should mean 26th week 1962.

I inquired about 1950's vintage, and they did not have any.
So If you want some of the real old ones...hit EBay!

JoshK · « **Reply #143 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 01:09 am »

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Captain Humble · « **Reply #144 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 01:16 am »

Thanks for the info Gentlemen.

I ordered a Tung-Sol 2C51 on the 28th from these guys.

http://www.tube-shop.com/usa/prod_nos_detail.asp?ProductID=209&ProcessType=17#

Tubes are new to me, so I have no idea if this is a decent price or if I bought a tube with a ton of hours on it already. If anyone thinks I screwed up chime in. I would welcome your comments on this company and their products.

Thanks,
Jeff

woodsyi · « **Reply #145 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 01:17 am »

I think it's a dolphin like here. Very cool.

NewBuyer · « **Reply #146 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 03:45 am »

I am really wondering, is the stock GE5670 tube that comes installed in the Paradisea really all that bad? Does it have no uniquely good qualities at all?

echo1 · « **Reply #147 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 03:49 am »

Quote from: NewBuyer on 1 Dec 2006, 03:45 am

I am really wondering, is the stock GE5670 tube that comes installed in the Paradisea really all that bad? Does it have no uniquely good qualities at all?

Yes it has a shockingly beautifully red glow that transends the acrylic case adding to the beauty of the Parasedia and causes a immediate urge to go into a Transcendental Meditational state of the mind.
Other than that it isnt that bad. Just that there are others that are better.

Scott F. · « **Reply #148 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 04:02 am »

Quote from: NewBuyer on 1 Dec 2006, 03:45 am

I am really wondering, is the stock GE5670 tube that comes installed in the Paradisea really all that bad? Does it have no uniquely good qualities at all?

Heck no! That little tube sounds just fine. If your system is a little bright or hard sounding, that tube will fit like a glove. On the other hand if your system is bordering on the warm side, thats where these NOS tubes help to provide the proper system balance. Balance being the operative word with any change to your system.

If you like the sound of the stock tube, then thats all that matters. Don't get caught up in chasing NOS tubes, you could drive your self nuts. Just sit back and enjoy the music

echo1 · « **Reply #149 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 04:11 am »

Quote from: Scott F. on 1 Dec 2006, 04:02 am

Quote from: NewBuyer on 1 Dec 2006, 03:45 am
I am really wondering, is the stock GE5670 tube that comes installed in the Paradisea really all that bad? Does it have no uniquely good qualities at all?

Heck no! That little tube sounds just fine. If your system is a little bright or hard sounding, that tube will fit like a glove. On the other hand if your system is bordering on the warm side, thats where these NOS tubes help to provide the proper system balance. Balance being the operative word with any change to your system.

If you like the sound of the stock tube, then thats all that matters. Don't get caught up in chasing NOS tubes, you could drive your self nuts. Just sit back and enjoy the music

I agree I like the WE 396a because my system is on the warm side. But if it was SS and "bright" I would consider using the GE tube.

GHM · « **Reply #150 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 04:36 am »

I'm curious about the Tung-Sol that Jeff ordered. I'll just play with what I have for now ..maybe in a few weeks I'll order one. As Scott puts it... balance is the key!

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #151 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 03:57 pm »

Quote from: GHM on 1 Dec 2006, 04:36 am

I'm curious about the Tung-Sol that Jeff ordered. I'll just play with what I have for now ..maybe in a few weeks I'll order one. As Scott puts it... balance is the key!

Gymane....This is what TonyD had to say about the Tung-Sol....(few pages back)

"I recieved my Bendix Red Bank tubes yesterday and took some time comparing them. They are certainly different than my reference 1950's Tung-Sol 2c51. Better? Hmm - not sure yet. The Bendix is a little more detailed and smoother than my reference. The Tung-sol is a little edgier but in a good way(slightly more dynamic sounding). I'm not certain which I prefer yet. I like both better than the WE396A which is just a little too smooth in my system I also got a 1950's Tung-sol as a backup - it sounds the same as my reference so thats a good thing.

Tony"

GHM · « **Reply #152 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 04:00 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 1 Dec 2006, 03:57 pm

Quote from: GHM on 1 Dec 2006, 04:36 am
I'm curious about the Tung-Sol that Jeff ordered. I'll just play with what I have for now ..maybe in a few weeks I'll order one. As Scott puts it... balance is the key!
Gymane....This is what TonyD had to say about the Tung-Sol....(few pages back)

"I recieved my Bendix Red Bank tubes yesterday and took some time comparing them. They are certainly different than my reference 1950's Tung-Sol 2c51. Better? Hmm - not sure yet. The Bendix is a little more detailed and smoother than my reference. The Tung-sol is a little edgier but in a good way(slightly more dynamic sounding). I'm not certain which I prefer yet. I like both better than the WE396A which is just a little too smooth in my system I also got a 1950's Tung-sol as a backup - it sounds the same as my reference so thats a good thing.

Tony"

Thanks Chris..I must have missed that posting . Looks like the TungSol is next on my list of goodies!

chrisl · « **Reply #153 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 06:13 pm »

I've been waiting a wk and a half for another Paradisea to come up on Ebay, you guys are killing me about this unit hehe

Hopefully not too much longer wait.

95bcwh · « **Reply #154 on:** 1 Dec 2006, 06:30 pm »

Why wait? Just email the manufacturer directly via ebay. Tell him that you want to buy a unit from him and he will sell one to you at the same price that he sells on ebay.

chrisl · « **Reply #155 on:** 2 Dec 2006, 01:03 am »

Good idea, Thanks!

echo1 · « **Reply #156 on:** 2 Dec 2006, 01:50 am »

OK you guys got me interested. Where can I find a 1950's tungsol 2c51?Thanks

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #157 on:** 2 Dec 2006, 02:02 am »

Quote from: echo1 on 2 Dec 2006, 01:50 am

OK you guys got me interested. Where can I find a 1950's tungsol 2c51?Thanks

Check page 17 for the links....

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #158 on:** 2 Dec 2006, 04:01 am »

Quote from: fabaudio on 2 Dec 2006, 03:45 am

Topround dropped by a few days ago and handed me his Paradisea for me to help him burn it in. Tough assignment! There's nothing like mixing business with pleasure!

Frank....He has one Butler amp and Modwright pre if you want a listen....not due back till the next Rave....

Chris

toobluvr · « **Reply #159 on:** 2 Dec 2006, 05:11 am »

Quote from: echo1 on 2 Dec 2006, 01:50 am

OK you guys got me interested. Where can I find a 1950's tungsol 2c51?Thanks

I've been poking around for this one myself.
Seems to be a bit scarce.

Here's one from 1958:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2C51-JTL-TUNGSOL-VALVE-TUBE-NEW-1-PC_W0QQitemZ5849690617QQihZ018QQcategoryZ39997QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

This seller has a few more, but they are 1983 vintage.

Apart from the link (pg 17) provided by Captain Humble (vintage of that tube?), this is all I could find.
Both sellers are British and have comparable prices.