"horrified at the extra expense"

Posted by Jim Hodgson (A) on February 21, 2017 at 08:12:03

In Reply to: RE: Getting great vocals with the Shiit Freya posted by 13th Duke of Wymbourne on February 20, 2017 at 14:09:53:

Of course this thread begs the question: is a 65% surcharge for premium tubes reasonable? And note that I ask this question from the perspective of someone who uses the same (RCA grey and black glass) tubes (in my pre- and power amps) as were mentioned. I didn't pay remotely close to $200/pair, however.

I guess only scruffy_ needs to answer this ... and he has! I'm happy that these amazing tubes have improved this pre-amp so much and have brought a corresponding amount of satisfaction. Still, pricey! Especially in context.

Relatedly, I have the feeling that there are some very fine 6SN7s available for much more reasonable prices. When second or third or fourth best is extremely close in performance and significantly cheaper, that's more my territory. But, again, I acknowledge that this is extremely personal.

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Topic - Getting great vocals with the Shiit Freya - scruffy_ 13:41:52 02/20/17 (14)

UPDATED POST - scruffy_ 17:32:46 03/08/17 (0)

Addendum - Saga Tube Rolling - Greg Cz 06:11:30 02/26/17 (0)

RE: Getting great vocals with the Shiit Freya - KanedaK 00:21:14 02/22/17 (0)

RE: Getting great vocals with the Shiit Freya - airtime 15:30:09 02/21/17 (1)

I tried to take some pictures but I do not know how to take the preamp apart! nt - scruffy_ 05:11:22 02/22/17 (0)

Is that supposed to be like Freya Shiit and Your Ass Will Follow?... - musetap 19:29:09 02/20/17 (3)

Id say - Awe-d-o-file 12:42:10 02/21/17 (0)

RE: Is that supposed to be like Freya Shiit and Your Ass Will Follow?... - scruffy_ 04:36:35 02/21/17 (1)

RE: Is that supposed to be like Freya Shiit and Your Ass Will Follow?... - Inmate51 13:41:50 02/21/17 (0)

RE: Getting great vocals with the Shiit Freya - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 14:09:53 02/20/17 (4)

Or - Awe-d-o-file 12:36:31 02/21/17 (1)

I try not to be a fool! - scruffy_ 10:31:50 02/25/17 (0)

"horrified at the extra expense" - Jim Hodgson 08:12:03 02/21/17 (1)

The Sylvania Chrome Tops (6SN7GTA) are pretty cheap and do a good job - scruffy_ 05:07:57 02/22/17 (0)

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"horrified at the extra expense" - Jim Hodgson 08:12:03 02/21/17 (1)

The Sylvania Chrome Tops (6SN7GTA) are pretty cheap and do a good job - scruffy_ 05:07:57 02/22/17 (0)

"horrified at the extra expense"

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