Tube Rolling w/Crack

[Kris]

SNSDluv,

Looks like you didn't read thru the topic... C'mon, do your homework... It's only 46 pages.
Just kidding
Tung-sol 5998 is quite rare tube now days, especially if you are looking for NOS, but you can find equivalent of that tube which is Chatham 2399. Just click the link: http://www.vacuumtubes.net/RES%20Audio%20pages/5998.html. $85+S&H.
Got one from them and IMO it will definitely meet your expectations.

Kris

P.S. to admin: I hope I didn't break the forum rules by pasting link to tube vendor's website. If I did, please feel free to delete the post.

 

[JamieMcC]

Mhm thanks for the response!
But I can't find the Tung-sol 5998 anywhere for that price...

Good things come to those who wait!  Be patient and keep checking they do come up reasonably regularly.  I brought two NOS 5998's for $96 the pair delivered last month. The ebay seller must have listed at least 20 NOS 5998's over a week, they were going like hot cakes.

 

[STURMJ]

I got some RCA 6AS7Gs and other tubes yesterday.  I wasn't home when the Fedex truck came, and it has been really cold here.  Does leaving them out in the Minnesota cold for several hours mean they are now cryo-ed? (just kidding)  The RCAs are very nice, but I also got some JJ ecc802s (copies of the telefunkin ecc802s) these too are fantastic.

 

[SNSDluv]

SNSDluv,

Looks like you didn't read thru the topic... C'mon, do your homework... It's only 46 pages.
Just kidding
Tung-sol 5998 is quite rare tube now days, especially if you are looking for NOS, but you can find equivalent of that tube which is Chatham 2399. Just click the link: http://www.vacuumtubes.net/RES%20Audio%20pages/5998.html. $85+S&H.
Got one from them and IMO it will definitely meet your expectations.

Kris

P.S. to admin: I hope I didn't break the forum rules by pasting link to tube vendor's website. If I did, please feel free to delete the post.

Haha, I am really really new to this tube rolling is reading the forum through are just more confusing... Especially with all the different getters, different position of the getters, different plates, different columns, different COLOR of the label, different... you get the idea.. $85 is quite high for me, any other suggestions that will fit my description?

Mhm thanks for the response!
But I can't find the Tung-sol 5998 anywhere for that price...

Good things come to those who wait!  Be patient and keep checking they do come up reasonably regularly.  I brought two NOS 5998's for $96 the pair delivered last month. The ebay seller must have listed at least 20 NOS 5998's over a week, they were going like hot cakes.

Is it possible for you to send me some of the sites, besides eBay of course, that I should check regularly so that I can hunt them down?

Again, thanks for the help you guys! Really appreciated.

 

[SNSDluv]

Also, I have a question about Tung-Sol 6080WA, is there is huge difference between Westinghouse branded and not? What about Chatham 6080WA?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Also, I have a question about Tung-Sol 6080WA, is there is huge difference between Westinghouse branded and not? What about Chatham 6080WA?

There's a very, very, very good chance that you could buy one of each of these tubes and discover that they were all made by Tung-Sol.  IIRC, Westinghouse would've bought these from someone else and had them rebranded. 

 

[SNSDluv]

Anyone know if this one is a good MWT A1834 tube? :O It is black based not brown based, does it make a huge difference?.. :/

 

[punit]

I want to buy a 6SN7 to 12AU7  adapter & there are 2 options available : 6.3 V & 12.6 V . Which one do I choose ?

Thanks

 

[Chris65]

6.3V

 

[onelivewire]

Just wanted to drop in and share some experience. I recently was able to get my hands on a ts 5998 at a reasonable price, and paired with the Mullard ECC82, the crack boasts a wonderful signature for my t1s - the highs are pulled back into equilibrium, the bass is much more present, but still tight, and the mids balance detail and warmth wonderfully. These tubes really allowed me to hone in on the sound I wanted for my t1s, and I would highly recommend some rolling to anyone interested in tweaking their amp/phones synergy. Just my 2 cents!

 

[MattTCG]

The 5998 is one of my favorites for sure. In fact I haven't tried many tubes that I though sounded very bad. But the 5998 is just insanely good IMO.

 

[JamieMcC]

The 5998 is also my daily drive paired with a Mullard ECC82 or Siemens E80cc.

I am eagerly looking forward to trying the 5998 with a Mullard CV4003 box plate later in the week.

 

[serpent68]

The 5998 is also my daily drive paired with a Mullard ECC82 or Siemens E80cc.

I am eagerly looking forward to trying the 5998 with a Mullard CV4003 box plate later in the week.

Jamie, is your Siemens E80CC with rhodium or gold pins?  I'm curious to know what the difference is between the 2 variety.  The gold pins look similar to the Philips E80CC while the rhodium pins hahve smooth plates.

Anyone have experience with both?

 

[JamieMcC]

This is my E80cc

 

[serpent68]

Jamie, your Siemens look very similar to a Tungsram E80CC - smooth plates with 2 holes on the sides.  That is a really nice tube, very dynamic and revealing.

On the other hand, the gold pins Siemens E80CC looks just like a Philips E80CC - ladder plates with no holes on the sides.

Can anyone verify this?

 

[JamieMcC]

Thanks for the interesting tube info  "dynamic and revealing" sits well with my own impressions of the tube. It makes for a nice match listening with the Beyer T1's listening to simple music like Eva Cassidy, vocal + acoustic guitar it is simply beguiling. Revealing lots of little nuances of texture in her vocals and guitar. Its seriously good and very addictive.

 

[serpent68]

I enjoy the E80CC with not-so-simple British alternative rock music - Radiohead, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand... Very very enjoyable cos it conveys the energy and essence of the music

 

[Mordicai]

Thanks for the interesting tube info  "dynamic and revealing" sits well with my own impressions of the tube. It makes for a nice match listening with the Beyer T1's listening to simple music like Eva Cassidy, vocal + acoustic guitar it is simply beguiling. Revealing lots of little nuances of texture in her vocals and guitar. Its seriously good and very addictive.

Jamie, It's rare that I ever hear anyone mention Eva Cassidy. "Live at Blues Alley" is probably my all time favorite album. So sad that such a remarkable talent passed away at such a young age. She sounds great on my Crack with 5998 and a Ken Rad 5814 ( 1948).

 

[serpent68]

Thanks for the interesting tube info  "dynamic and revealing" sits well with my own impressions of the tube. It makes for a nice match listening with the Beyer T1's listening to simple music like Eva Cassidy, vocal + acoustic guitar it is simply beguiling. Revealing lots of little nuances of texture in her vocals and guitar. Its seriously good and very addictive.

Jamie, It's rare that I ever hear anyone mention Eva Cassidy. "Live at Blues Alley" is probably my all time favorite album. So sad that such a remarkable talent passed away at such a young age. She sounds great on my Crack with 5998 and a Ken Rad 5814 ( 1948).

Eva Cassidy is a super rare talent indeed.. "Live at Blues Alley" is an excellent album, very well recorded too.

I have to agree that the Crack with TS 5998 is perfect for this type of music.

 

[krystalnx]

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