Best 6V6G that won't get me divorced..

[cbj591]

Good evening all,

I was look at purchasing a quad of 6V6Gs for my amp in my listening room. I love the coke bottle shape and was wondering what is a reasonable quality and price tube.

I was looking at the Marconi 6V6G from Tubemonger.com (50-65ea). They claim that the bases are a bit loose on some, but I can take care of that. Even if they are a bit loose, the tube pins come directly out of the glass, so a bit of wiggle shouldn't be an issue.

I would like to get a solid sounding tube without having to buy multiple sets of tubes. Right now I have JJ 6V6GT tubes and I figure an upfront inversment would save a lot of frustration and wasted money with questionable tubes. Also the wife will kill me if i keep buyingsets of tubes that i dont use.

Any advice would be appreciated

Thank you

Cheers
Brian

[SpreadSpectrum]

Brian,

Can your amp handle 6L6? If so, new production Tung-Sol 6L6G have the same glass shape and sell for $50 per pair. TubeDepot stocks them.

[taj]

I would completely trust the advice of Jim McShane. I believe you would end up with unbeatable bang for the buck.

Jim McShane's Web Site

(not affiliated in any way, other than being a satisfied customer)

PS: Love your avatar. I've learned to just buy the damn parts and face the music when the Visa bill arrives. Same lecture, but you get the parts.

..Todd

[Psychobiker]

I used NOS Brimar 6V6Gs...I think about £40 a pair...

[cbj591]

Originally Posted by SpreadSpectrum

Brian,

Can your amp handle 6L6? If so, new production Tung-Sol 6L6G have the same glass shape and sell for $50 per pair. TubeDepot stocks them.

What is involved with converting to a 6L6? B+ can be adjusted up to about 400v and the output trannys are hammond 1608a, 10w, 8k ohm.

other than that i can change pretty much anything since i built all the boards.

TAJ - I do the same thing, but i saw the avatar and had to have it....

Thanks
Brian

[CLS]

I won't use 6L6 pp with 10W OPT.

How about 6F6? I've heard quite some comments about people prefer 6F6 to 6V6. And it seems 6F6 is not that bid-up as 6V6. (I could be wrong...)

[pjanda1]

I wonder what we'd have to do to get New Sensor to put the "Tung Sol" 6V6's in coke bottles? That would be sweet.

Paul
Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

[Bandersnatch]

hey-Hey!!!,
Try type 6EZ5. Looks like a 6V6, has almost the heater current of a 6L6 and plate characteristics about 2/3 of the 6L6. Radio Electric Supply has them for $1 each. If your wife troubles you for that sort of expenditure you may wish to re-consider keeping company with her...
cheers,
Douglas

[tubelab.com]

Try type 6EZ5. Looks like a 6V6, has almost the heater current of a 6L6 and plate characteristics about 2/3 of the 6L6.

I got a bunch of these when they were cheap. The thread starter wanted a tube in the "G" (coke bottle) shape. The 6EZ5 is a straight sided bottle. The 6EZ5 works in some 6V6 amps but will draw more plate current unless rebiased. They sound quite good in a Simple SE.

[TheGimp]

Originally Posted by taj

I would completely trust the advice of Jim McShane. I believe you would end up with unbeatable bang for the buck.

Jim McShane's Web Site

(not affiliated in any way, other than being a satisfied customer)

PS: Love your avatar. I've learned to just buy the damn parts and face the music when the Visa bill arrives. Same lecture, but you get the parts.

..Todd

"Forgiveness is easier to get than permission."