[Jbucla2005]

Does anyone know if I can use a 6386 tube in the Maverick D1 plus designed for 5670? I have a JJ 6386LGP I got for my MHDT DAC that I want to use in the Maverick D1 plus.

 

[Thomasr]

Have you yet tried those Jan GE 5670W tubes? How do they stand against the 396A?

Haven't ever gotten around to trying those, but thanks for the reminder.

 

[HWB3]

I like a WE 396A in my Vali 2++ better than a JAN 5670W. It's more detailed and open.

 

[Mau10]

Haven't ever gotten around to trying those, but thanks for the reminder.

I like a WE 396A in my Vali 2++ better than a JAN 5670W. It's more detailed and open.

I've been listening to my Feliks Echo MK2 with JAN GE 5670W+ adapters. Dynamics and speed are greatly improved over the 6N1P/6922/6DJ8 type. Tonality is very well balanced, with a pair of WE396a on the way. How do they perform in the bass department?

 

[HWB3]

I think that they are fine bass wise. They are an overall good tube.

 

[jonathan c]

I really like WE 396A via adapters in Woo WA3 EDIT: photograph added.

 

[Slade01]

Have you yet tried those Jan GE 5670W tubes? How do they stand against the 396A?

One of the best things about the GE 5670 is that they are a really nice bang-for-the buck value. I've seen cases where some people actually preferred the GE to the 396A, and of course vice versa. Probably depends on your gear.

For the amps I have compared the two in, I generally find the GE (I have the 5-star white version) 5670 to have more bass bloom, slightly rolled-off on the top end, but sounds slightly wider in stage, while the WE396A I just find to be more refined across the board - more control, finer details by comparison.