Topic: Bottlehead Crack (Read 3741 times)

Hands · « **Reply #40 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:27:11 AM »

New toys for the Crack! NOS Philips 6080 tube (possibly a Mullard rebrand) + 6SN7 adapter from Garage1217 + some Slyvania tube I took from the MPX3.

Alright, so you guys know my tastes...any suggestions for warm, liquid/smooth, hopefully dynamic, spacious tubes? Some roll-off and politeness/softness on the top end is fine, probably even preferred. Both input and driver. So far, this combo is a step in the right direction for me, but I am curious what else is out there.

OJneg · « **Reply #41 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:34:35 AM »

Quote from: Hands on September 09, 2015, 01:27:11 AM

New toys for the Crack! NOS Philips 6080 tube (possibly a Mullard rebrand) + 6SN7 adapter from Garage1217 + some Slyvania tube I took from the MPX3.

Alright, so you guys know my tastes...any suggestions for warm, liquid/smooth, hopefully dynamic, spacious tubes? Some roll-off and politeness/softness on the top end is fine, probably even preferred. Both input and driver. So far, this combo is a step in the right direction for me, but I am curious what else is out there.

Let's see the underside matey

JoelT · « **Reply #42 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:39:50 AM »

Quote from: Hands on September 09, 2015, 01:27:11 AM

6SN7 adapter from Garage1217

That's really cool. Is any other modification needed to run 6SN7's with the crack, beyond using an adapter?

Hands · « **Reply #43 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:46:44 AM »

Not good quality pics, and insides are on the messier side of things, but I'd refer you to the posting I bought it from: http://www.head-fi.org/t/759373/barely-used-modded-bottlehead-crack-with-speedball-shipping-included-pictures-included

Can get better pics later. Too busy listening and don't wanna wait for it to cool.

As for the adapter, not sure...might need speedball upgrade? Couldn't tell ya.

OJneg · « **Reply #44 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:59:38 AM »

Quote from: Hands on September 09, 2015, 01:46:44 AM

Not good quality pics, and insides are on the messier side of things, but I'd refer you to the posting I bought it from: http://www.head-fi.org/t/759373/barely-used-modded-bottlehead-crack-with-speedball-shipping-included-pictures-included

Can get better pics later. Too busy listening and don't wanna wait for it to cool.

As for the adapter, not sure...might need speedball upgrade? Couldn't tell ya.

Try 5814

gurubhai · « **Reply #45 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:36:57 AM »

Quote from: Hands on September 09, 2015, 01:27:11 AM

New toys for the Crack! NOS Philips 6080 tube (possibly a Mullard rebrand) + 6SN7 adapter from Garage1217 + some Slyvania tube I took from the MPX3.

Alright, so you guys know my tastes...any suggestions for warm, liquid/smooth, hopefully dynamic, spacious tubes? Some roll-off and politeness/softness on the top end is fine, probably even preferred. Both input and driver. So far, this combo is a step in the right direction for me, but I am curious what else is out there.

For 12au7, try a Blackburn Mullard. For 6SN7, a 1940s rca should be right up your alley.
Philips 6080 is already on the warmer and thicker side of things in 6as7 family though you might want to try a GEC 6080 which is more resolving and dynamic while still being on the warmer side of things.

OJneg · « **Reply #46 on:** September 09, 2015, 03:53:15 AM »

Quote from: gurubhai on September 09, 2015, 02:36:57 AM

Philips 6080 is already on the warmer and thicker side of things

I have one of those and that confirms what I thought

DubiousMike · « **Reply #47 on:** September 09, 2015, 04:15:53 AM »

Quote from: Hands on September 09, 2015, 01:27:11 AM

Alright, so you guys know my tastes...any suggestions for warm, liquid/smooth, hopefully dynamic, spacious tubes? Some roll-off and politeness/softness on the top end is fine, probably even preferred. Both input and driver. So far, this combo is a step in the right direction for me, but I am curious what else is out there.

Amperex bugle boy 12au7 would meet your needs nicely if you can find a decent deal on one. To a lesser degree, NOS Tung Sol 12au7's have a hint of warmth, are very pleasant on the ears and easily had for <$20.

Hands · « **Reply #48 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:23:24 PM »

Thanks or the suggestions, guys. Yeah, I picked up the Philips 6080 because, assuming it is a Mullard rebrand, I had heard they were on the warmer, thicker side of things. Kinda what I was looking for.

I've heard about the GEC tubes, but those seem like they're difficult to find, yeah?

Just remember that it might be difficult to find a tube, at least what I'm hearing with the Crack + speedball, that will be too warm, thick, or rolled for me. Y'all know I'm weird like that and am willing to sacrifice technicalities to get that tone and feel I want. Now, if I can get that warm, thick, slightly rolled sound coupled with spaciousness and strong technicalities...that's perfect, of course. Kinda hard to know what to get when some folks misinterpret resolving abilities and detail retrieval with some sort of accentuated or rough treble (talking about outside of the CS forums).

In other news, argh! My right channel started cutting out shortly after installing the 6SN7 adapter and tube. Fixes itself when I push on the top of the case. I'm guessing a loose or broken wire somewhere that needs to be resoldered. Will investigate more tonight.

joch · « **Reply #49 on:** September 09, 2015, 03:45:30 PM »

Anybody with comments on the BH S.E.X?

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