Let's see your tubes!

adrianc · « **Reply #281 on:** 1 Dec 2012, 12:28 am »

My ECC81 collection
GEC A2900/CV6091
There are two versions,first version had three mica and square getter,Second version had two mica and round getter.Only the first version worth to buy.

adrianc · « **Reply #282 on:** 5 Dec 2012, 05:57 pm »

My ECC81 collection
GEC=OSRAM B309=ECC81
The most transparent sounding ECC81 I ever heard but most of them are microphonic so be-careful when pay high price for it

Jehuty · « **Reply #283 on:** 7 Dec 2012, 12:13 pm »

Type 50 globe tubes, pure SET bliss

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #284 on:** 7 Dec 2012, 04:17 pm »

Wouw, NOS heaven...
What the white numbers means??

Jehuty · « **Reply #285 on:** 7 Dec 2012, 05:01 pm »

Hi FM, not all of them are NOS (I wish they were) , NOS type 50 are very hard to find nowadays... The white numbers are just markings for measurement results, can be cleaned easily

adrianc · « **Reply #286 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 06:47 pm »

My Ecc81 collection
Brimar black plate square getter,the high can't match the excellent mid and bass,but still a nice sounding valve.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #287 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 09:11 pm »

Quote from: Jehuty on 7 Dec 2012, 05:01 pm

Hi FM, not all of them are NOS (I wish they were) , NOS type 50 are very hard to find nowadays... The white numbers are just markings for measurement results, can be cleaned easily

Thanks for inform bro.

adrianc · « **Reply #288 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 09:42 pm »

Quote from: FULLRANGEMAN on 9 Dec 2012, 09:11 pm

Thanks for inform bro.

You're welcome my friend,more to come

adrianc · « **Reply #289 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 09:43 pm »

Quote from: adrianc on 9 Dec 2012, 09:42 pm

You're welcome my friend,more to come

Sorry wrong replied

dminches · « **Reply #290 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 11:25 pm »

Decware Taboo with 596 rectifier.

Jehuty · « **Reply #291 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 04:31 pm »

Quote from: adrianc on 14 Sep 2012, 11:59 pm

Hi adrianc,

Are those B65? They are very expensive to get nowadays, how do you like them compared to other 6SN7s? I've never listened to them and a bit hesitant to spend money to try as I would rather buy ECC32 Mullard brown base (I like the ECC32 the best amongst 6SN7s I've tried).

Thanks,
J

PS: You've got amazing collection of tubes, respect!

dminches · « **Reply #292 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 04:45 pm »

I agree with you comment on the ECC32s. They too have gotten very expensive. Hard to find a nice pair under $500.

adrianc · « **Reply #293 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 05:51 pm »

Quote from: Jehuty on 10 Dec 2012, 04:31 pm

Hi adrianc,

Are those B65? They are very expensive to get nowadays, how do you like them compared to other 6SN7s? I've never listened to them and a bit hesitant to spend money to try as I would rather buy ECC32 Mullard brown base (I like the ECC32 the best amongst 6SN7s I've tried).

Thanks,
J

PS: You've got amazing collection of tubes, respect!

Hi,J,yes these are B65 but the grey glass have few different version(different mica).I don't like them as the clear glass sounds too bright and the grey one have more body in the mid and bottom but just not enough to earn my recommendation,to me,the best sounding 6SN7 is the STC later Brimar CV1988 which sounds beutiful balance from top to bottom,be-careful when using ECC32 as they are not 100% direct substitute .The clear glass B65 are getting very expensive and one sold last month for £252.00.I got quite a few ECC32 and had tried on my Leak TL12.1 but the sound just not right,may be you can try some Mullard ECC33 short black base which sounds smooth and musical,here are some Brimar 6SN7 for you
Regards
Adrian

dminches · « **Reply #294 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 06:21 pm »

Quote from: adrianc on 10 Dec 2012, 05:51 pm

to me,the best sounding 6SN7 is the STC later Brimar CV1988 which sounds beutiful balance from top to bottom,
Regards
Adrian

Obviously everything is system dependent, but I found the CV1988s to be too lush. I was using them in a DAC along with a tubed amp. They just didn't seem to have enough drive and detail.

Adrian, have you found a big difference in the various ECC32s? Any preferences?

adrianc · « **Reply #295 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 06:49 pm »

Quote from: dminches on 10 Dec 2012, 06:21 pm

Obviously everything is system dependent, but I found the CV1988s to be too lush. I was using them in a DAC along with a tubed amp. They just didn't seem to have enough drive and detail.

Adrian, have you found a big difference in the various ECC32s? Any preferences?

Hi,DM,totally agreed with you,nothing is perfect that's why I'm using different ECC83 in my system,I had three version of ECC32,round hat getter ,UFO getter and rectangular getter,I prefer the UFO version(like a flying disc) which just have the right balance and speed,as you said, it all depend on the system.
Regards
Adrian

dminches · « **Reply #296 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 07:16 pm »

Thanks Adrian. I will have to check mine to see which getters they have.

What's your take on 6F8Gs? Any preferences?

adrianc · « **Reply #297 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 07:54 pm »

Quote from: dminches on 10 Dec 2012, 07:16 pm

Thanks Adrian. I will have to check mine to see which getters they have.

What's your take on 6F8Gs? Any preferences?

Hi,Dm,I don't have any 6F8G as they need an adapter and all of them are US made (don't know why no British).Do you prefer them than any other 6SN7s? or do they sounds more up front and analysis?

dminches · « **Reply #298 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 07:56 pm »

I will let you know once I get the pair that I bought. I have heard good things about them.

I take it you are located in Europe, or the UK specifically?

adrianc · « **Reply #299 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 08:00 pm »

Quote from: dminches on 10 Dec 2012, 07:56 pm

I will let you know once I get the pair that I bought. I have heard good things about them.

I take it you are located in Europe, or the UK specifically?

Thanks Dm,yes I'm live in England.