danmar123

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Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Just a heads up, the Sovtek that are in the pre are really the only option. I ordered a set of 6C4 Mullard & their to small.  
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
I actually have a GAE w/SME 309 with the Hana ML & a 1200 MKll with the GAE arm w/AT 150 mlx & having great sound coming from both Tables. Rite now going for an extra $1300.00 to upgrade the 9.0 to the 9.0x isn’t for me, so that’s why I’ll... 
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
@ericsch Most of my NOS Tubes come from Andy. I’ve had good luck with Tube depot, & just ordered the Mullards from Tube Store. this morning. Fleebay is a crap shoot.  
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
I also are running the Siemens E88 w/sovtek 6C45s. Just ordered a set of Mullard M8080/4058 (premium 6C4). They should be here in a few days. From what I’ve read, they should be a MAJOR upgrade to the Russian tubes. I should know by the weekend af... 
MM, MC, or MI cartridge
@rvpiano  I have the Hana ML & it really came to life (exploded) after 200 hrs. Your going to love it! Just be patient. I also have the Credenza Black, but prefer the Hana in my system.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@rocray  Good for you!. 😁Enjoy😁  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@ram18   That's them!  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@ram18  I have a few sets of K/R & Sylvania JAN's, in my system the Sylvania's are more clear sounding, so I mix both sets to my likening. You can't wrong with the Black glass! Even Tung Sol pre 50's are no slouch, if you can find them.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Maybe the amount of gases??????  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@bigtwin  I'm waiting for Western Electric to come into play. eg 6sn7  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Your welcome.  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@ram18 Absolutely. The tubes that @bugredmachine sent me also sounded different, (made in China). No base, & Very open top end. @jayctoy I agree. We get what we pay for. I just don't like how my tubes presents the low end on my rig. Not as d... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I understand what he wrote, but WHY do the tubes sound different?  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@pinwa NOS tubes are exactly the same with many Sylvania and GE tubes etc. etc. selling under many brand names for exactly the same tube. But the idea that tubes that are internally identical but have different lettering are functionally different... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@xcool The tubes from Viva also had the ringed base as the ones from Grant Fidelity. The lettering was different & the sound from the Viva’s were not as refined (open) & were base shy.