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RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates?

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In Reply to: RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? posted by jeffreybehr on February 14, 2016 at 12:59:39

Because $63.99 plus $29 shipping is nearly $100 USD for a pair of *used* tubes, which may end up having a cathode to heater short, or less life in them than claimed. I just don't see it as a responsible way to spend money, this sort of sticker shock is what made me look at Russian tubes to begin with. If I pulled them from some old piece of gear, which I got cheaply, then sure I would be happy to use them - but at this price? no way

If my stereo used only two 6SL7s then it may be viable, but these comprise less than 10% of the tubes, and all together the system has to be reliable and within reason cost effective to operate.

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RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? - geezerrocket 00:54:44 02/18/16 (3)
Why fool around with any of them when there are these
RCA 55691's. Mil-spec and good for 10,000 hours.

I'm glad I have a large stash.

Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
- RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? - maxhifi 14:14:46 02/18/16 (2)
  Now those are cool... really like the RCA logo. I have some "special red" 6SJ7s which have a similar premium look to them, and great performance too. Kind of like getting the well aged whiskey in a nice bottle instead of the cheap stuff.
  - RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? - geezerrocket 14:53:36 02/18/16 (1)
    The RCA 5691 are widely considered to be the best 6SL7 type. Google RCA red base 5691 and see what ya come up with. I have a few of 'em.
    
    I have a nice little batch of 5692's as well, but alas, those are not for sale.
    
    Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
    - RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? - maxhifi 15:08:10 02/18/16 (0)
      A few? I'd say so :)
      
      Open market value is tending towards stratosphere, but these definitely check all the boxes for what one wants from a tube.
RE: Why fool around with NP 6SL7s when you can buy Tung-Sol roundplates? - Trouser Trout 23:27:47 02/17/16 (0)
These look pretty decent for 22 bucks delivered. Might be lower with best offer option. Top rated seller too.
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Strong-Matched-GE-Silver-Plate-Bot (Open in New Window)

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