Tube Rolling w/Crack

[Mike B]

I did get one of those box plates and it does sound the best.  A little richer in the mids I would say.

And I do mean a little.  It cost $85.  I would much rather have 6 RCA clear tops.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I did get one of those box plates and it does sound the best.  A little richer in the mids I would say.

And I do mean a little.  It cost $85.  I would much rather have 6 RCA clear tops.

Ouch, I just snagged a pair for $20

 

[John EH]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Chatham Tung-Sol 5998 and WOW! much better than the 6080 in my opinion.  Tighter bass. Much more clarity. 

Crack is even more amazing!

John

 

[PassionForSound]

Have you ever hear a GEC 6AS7G brown base, John? I love mine, but I've never heard a 5998 to compare it with.

 

[John EH]

Never heard one.

This Chatham Tung-Sol 5998 is where its at.  Best 6080 variant I've heard to date.

I'm streaming MOG now listening to Dylan and I'm blown away.  The 5998 is a bit expensive but worth the money if you ask me.

Looks cooler too.

 

[w0lfd0g]

Having my farewell session with the Crack atm.  Tung Sol 7236 + 1959 Amperex 7316 with D Getter - Heaven. 

But tube rolling has been too addictive for me.  Going SS for a while.  Selling my Crack, all my tubes and my tube tester.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

 

[Natural Sound]

Having my farewell session with the Crack atm.  Tung Sol 7236 + 1959 Amperex 7316 with D Getter - Heaven. 

But tube rolling has been too addictive for me.  Going SS for a while.  Selling my Crack, all my tubes and my tube tester.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

You'll be back. 

 

[John EH]

Having my farewell session with the Crack atm.  Tung Sol 7236 + 1959 Amperex 7316 with D Getter - Heaven. 

But tube rolling has been too addictive for me.  Going SS for a while.  Selling my Crack, all my tubes and my tube tester.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

What kind of tube tester do you have?

 

[w0lfd0g]

Hi John

It's just a emissions tester, but quite a nice one: Precision Apparatus 612 (with manual, tube test data and updates).  Hardwired for Australian voltage and digitally modified to reduce warm up time (I'm quoting the person I bought it from).

Cheers

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I have a 612 as well.  It tends to be uncommon to find a tester with all the old jumbo sockets - this one was just the ticket!

 

[JamieMcC]

Hi I am after a little help.

I note the Brimar 13D5 tube is not listed in post 1 "drop in equivalents" list but have seen it listed as a 12UA7 direct replacement I am a bit wary of taking "direct replacement" comments as gospel?

Has anyone used or are using a in their Crack if so could you please share your views on it.

Cheers

Edit I just finished reading all 40 odd pages of this thread over the last week its been quiet educational for a newbie and given me plenty of ideas of what tubes to look out for and different combinations to try when my Crack gets delivered so thanks guys. 

 

[audiophileboss]

What other soze tubes can I use other than 6080?

 

[fullheadofnothing]

http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,663.0.html

 

[JamieMcC]

I have just finished reading through all the posts on the tube rolling thread and found it very worth while to do so lots of info.

This one is full of info also.

http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php?topic=3453.0

 

[Nubtam94]

I have just finished reading through all the posts on the tube rolling thread and found it very worth while to do so lots of info.

This one is full of info also.

http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php?topic=3453.0

Surprise is, ever since I wrote that article the only tube I've been using is the GB6080 from Sylvania. If it weren't so rare I'd happily recommend it over the 5998 any day for affordable tube rolling

 

[m17xr2b]

Let me share my tube experience with the crack:
Sylvania 6080GB - Like Nick Tam said in his review it's the most liquid tube. I prefer it for it's musicality over the 5998.
Bendix 6080 - Most detail tube for the crack hands down. It beats the 5998, more microdetail, larger soundstage, deeper bass.
Tung Sol 5998 Very good all round tube
I also have other 6080 tubes like Sylvania, RCA, Raytheon and do a fine job but nothing special.
CBS 5814WA/A - Holy grail for Crack in my opinion. Others tubes in the 5814/12AU7 family sound muffled in my opinion compared to these. The combination with Bendix 6080 takes my HD700 to a whole different level. I read a review on some tube and there was a comment that the Best 12AU7 are 6SN7. The way how he described the 6SN7 tubes compared to the 12AU7/5814 family is exactly the same way I found the CBS tubes. Very detailed, excellent synergy with TungSol/Bendix/Sylvania GB. They are so good that I bought three just to have some backups.
Sylvania 5814A. Good allround tube, not quite at the level of the CBS.

I loved my tube rolling experience but sadly everything has to go since I am considering a Mainline. 

Bottlehead Crack + Speedball + Mundorf Output caps.

 

[Grainger49]

When you decide to unload, check with Dan first, and then post your auctions here.  Always give Bottleheads a first dibs.

I have been giving away LPs for a couple of years (I get postage) here.  And that will pick up again now I have the newly bought ones cleaned.

Dan, if I am out of line, I'll delete this post.

 

[Zia Warrior Princess]

Hey y'all,

I'm looking for an input tube that would pair well with my new TS5998. I'm looking for something that will bring the mids a little more forward and bring some more punch down low. My current headphone is the Senn HD650. I'm almost there guys; I can feel myself getting closer to audio nirvana.

Thanks,
Zia Warrior Princess

 

[serpent68]

I use the Amperex 7316 with the TS 5998 in my crack.  Really wonderful pairing.. the mids are fleshed out, both ends are extended and the soundstage is huge.  I did try the Siemens silver plate 12au7 but found it a bit too lean for my taste.  Btw, I'm using the Beyer T90.

I've ordered a Philips E80CC which should be arriving in a week's time. I was told its even better than the 7316.. we'll see.

 

[Aeolus Kratos]

I use the Amperex 7316 with the TS 5998 in my crack.  Really wonderful pairing.. the mids are fleshed out, both ends are extended and the soundstage is huge.  I did try the Siemens silver plate 12au7 but found it a bit too lean for my taste.  Btw, I'm using the Beyer T90.

I've ordered a Philips E80CC which should be arriving in a week's time. I was told its even better than the 7316.. we'll see.

I have a Philips E80CC and Tungsram E80CC, which is told to be even better than the Philips. And they are all wonderful, but unfortunately I did not have any chance to listen to the 7316. Please post your impressions as soon as you receive your tubes. Because I deciding to get a 7316

Thanks in advance,
Kratos.