[tintinsnowydog]

double post by mistake

 

[cddc]

They are socket savers, I use the same. 5998 is direct plug in for lf339

Cool, thanks a lot for the confirmation.

But personally I would not use socket servers unless I would like roll and compare lots of tubes in a short period of time.

For normal listening sessions I would just take the socket savers off, since they could deteriorate the signal path and sound quality, especially the socket savers / converters using PCB instead of solid core copper wires in between connectors.

 

[cddc]

They are socket savers, I use the same. 5998 is direct plug in for lf339

Just saw you have both TS 5998 and TS 7236, so wondering if you could give a brief comparison on 5998 vs 7236 when paired with HD800, especially in the bass department (which one goes deeper and punchier)? Thanks a lot.

 

[tintinsnowydog]

Just saw you have both TS 5998 and TS 7236, so wondering if you could give a brief comparison on 5998 vs 7236 when paired with HD800, especially in the bass department (which one goes deeper and punchier)? Thanks a lot.

Haven't rolled the 5998 and 7236 in a long time as I've spent the majority of time with TS 6080, which I think is on par with the GEC 6AS7G for top 3 tubes in the family. Give me a couple of days to familiarise myself again and I will get back to you

From memory however, 5998 is likely to win out in bass punch and depth. 7236 is a very neutral sounding tube, which is why many recommend it for classical music.

 

[cddc]

Haven't rolled the 5998 and 7236 in a long time as I've spent the majority of time with TS 6080, which I think is on par with the GEC 6AS7G for top 3 tubes in the family. Give me a couple of days to familiarise myself again and I will get back to you

From memory however, 5998 is likely to win out in bass punch and depth. 7236 is a very neutral sounding tube, which is why many recommend it for classical music.

Great, thank you very much, mate!

Looking forward to it.

 

[cddc]

They are socket savers, I use the same. 5998 is direct plug in for lf339

A quick question for you: I was searching for 6AS7G/6080 socket savers on eBay a few mins ago, but weirdly enough I couldn't find one for 6AS7G/6080.

I think it's just a 8-pin to 8-pin general socket saver, so I can just randomly pick up a 6SN7 socket saver for 6AS7G/6080 tubes since both are 8-pins, right?

Which ones are you using now?

thanks.

 

[xmdkq]

The LF339 can be used directly without the 5998 conversion.

 

[MJS242]

I think it's just a 8-pin to 8-pin general socket saver, so I can just randomly pick up a 6SN7 socket saver for 6AS7G/6080 tubes since both are 8-pins, right?

thanks.

Yes, you can (8 pin octal socket saver will work the same with a 6SN7, 6AS7G, 6080 and any other octals)

 

[cddc]

Yes, you can (8 pin octal socket saver will work the same with a 6SN7, 6AS7G, 6080 and any other octals)

Great, thanks a lot!

 

[bobbyblack]

My best drivers so far from ef86 variants are Tesla EF806S combined with Bendix 6080WB and GEC 6080, but i never tried Telefunken EF86 or EF806S.For powers i am curios about Tung Sol 6080 which tintinsnowydog recommend and Gec 6AS7G of course-too expensive..

 

[richie60]

Have been considering swapping out my BH Crack for the La Figaro 339 for a while now. What swings it for me is the looks and separate volume controls. I mainly use the Beyer DT1990 or Sennheiser HD600 but may think about an upgrade in the future to the Beyer T1.5.

Would I be making the right choice in going for the La Figaro?

 

[Amish]

@richie60 I believe you would. I have listened to the BH Crack paired with the HD600 and I loved it. I love the LF 339 even more. Plus the 339 can handle a butt load of other headphones very well. I use headphones from 32 ohms to 300 ohms and they all work wonderfully. Put the right tubes in and...joy.

 

[richie60]

@richie60 I believe you would. I have listened to the BH Crack paired with the HD600 and I loved it. I love the LF 339 even more. Plus the 339 can handle a butt load of other headphones very well. I use headphones from 32 ohms to 300 ohms and they all work wonderfully. Put the right tubes in and...joy.

Thanks. Good to know.

 

[Sonic Defender]

I still really, really miss my 339 and the great tubes that I had at the time. Sigh, somebody got a fantastic deal as I was downsizing my audio life at the time. Great sounding amp, and it was bliss for me with the HD800S.

 

[richie60]

I still really, really miss my 339 and the great tubes that I had at the time. Sigh, somebody got a fantastic deal as I was downsizing my audio life at the time. Great sounding amp, and it was bliss for me with the HD800S.

Get another one!