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RE: Why?

OK, so you don't like tubes with plate caps. No big deal. I think you are overstating the issue. I would want not a family member or pet going near ANY hot exposed power tube (especially a 211 or 6C33!)

The original point (which is getting lost here) is that tubes with plate caps like 807/1625/6146B/6883B can and do make great audio tubes in DIY applications (which IS what this forum is all about). Having endured sub-optimum Chinese and Russian 6550's over the last ten years or so, I'm quite happy to not need to use them any longer. I'm quite happy to use genuine NOS tubes with much better overall quality control and longevity (not to mention excellent sonic performance!) The reasonable costs of these tubes is the icing on the cake.
" Don't look back. Something may be gaining on you"

Satchel Paige



Edits: 04/10/15

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  • RE: Why? - Freo-1 13:38:14 04/10/15 (1)
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