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René F
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« on: January 22, 2009, 02:13:05 PM »
I have replaced the stock Tungsol 6L6 tubes with two matched Tube Amp Doctor 6L6WGC - STR...

Wow what a difference Smiley the amp now sounds way bigger than before, and is more detailed in both bass, middle and treble frequencies. A lot more head room than the tungsols and also more power...

These valves is definetly worth a try Smiley

just my 2 cents Wink
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 04:00:14 PM »
I have heard the same report from elsewhere in relation to Two Rock amps. Must get a set soon.

is it these

http://www.tubeampdoctor.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_60_61&products_id=819
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 06:43:37 PM »
Quote from: hywelg on January 22, 2009, 04:00:14 PM
I have heard the same report from elsewhere in relation to Two Rock amps. Must get a set soon.

is it these

http://www.tubeampdoctor.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_60_61&products_id=819


You wont be disappointed... Smiley

I bought them from watfordvalves in England
http://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=1314

but its the same tubes that you have linked to at tubeampdoctors homepage

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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 10:40:00 AM »
Two years ago in Georgia before Russian military base clearance I’ve bought 100 military spec 6L6s for $20 from some Russian sergeant.
10 000 hours and high voltage capability, lovely sounding tubes.

He also added 20 NOS Telefunken  and 30 Tungsram  ECC83s for $35
I guess I was lucky Grin.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 10:54:57 AM »
Quote from: Pickmaster on January 23, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
Two years ago in Georgia before Russian military base clearance I’ve bought 100 military spec 6L6s for $20 from some Russian sergeant.
10 000 hours and high voltage capability, lovely sounding tubes.

He also added 20 NOS Telefunken  and 30 Tungsram  ECC83s for $35
I guess I was lucky Grin.


That quite a nice deal... Smiley I want that too... Wink

I'm using tungsram NOS ecc83 in V1 and V2.... They sound absolutely amazing Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2009, 11:10:26 AM »
Quote from: Pickmaster on January 23, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
Two years ago in Georgia before Russian military base clearance I’ve bought 100 military spec 6L6s for $20 from some Russian sergeant.
10 000 hours and high voltage capability, lovely sounding tubes.
He also added 20 NOS Telefunken  and 30 Tungsram  ECC83s for $35
I guess I was lucky Grin.


Wow what a deal!
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2009, 11:14:01 AM »
Quote from: Pickmaster on January 23, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
Two years ago in Georgia before Russian military base clearance I’ve bought 100 military spec 6L6s for $20 from some Russian sergeant.
10 000 hours and high voltage capability, lovely sounding tubes.

He also added 20 NOS Telefunken  and 30 Tungsram  ECC83s for $35
I guess I was lucky Grin.


The box alone is worth it :-)
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2009, 03:42:02 PM »
Quote from: René F on January 22, 2009, 02:13:05 PM
I have replaced the stock Tungsol 6L6 tubes with two matched Tube Amp Doctor 6L6WGC - STR...

Wow what a difference Smiley the amp now sounds way bigger than before, and is more detailed in both bass, middle and treble frequencies. A lot more head room than the tungsols and also more power...

These valves is definetly worth a try Smiley

just my 2 cents Wink
Thanks for the info. I mentioned these in another post. I recently put Tungsol 5881 in my OTS with positive results and, based on previous experience, I thought the TAD 6L6WGC STR might provide  the same advantages of the 5881 but with greater musicality. It sounds as though you have confirmed that.
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