Anyone running WE 396As?

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Offline pdxgrampa

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on: May 18, 2013, 03:20:20 PM
Opinions?

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Offline Gerry E.

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Reply #1 on: May 22, 2013, 05:22:04 AM
I'm using early (1952) vintage WE 396A/2C51s.  I found them to be a little more dynamic then the Swedish Ericsson 2C51s they replaced.  I posted about these a few months ago and Sr. member Aaron Johnson wrote:

"Hi Gerry.  Give the 1950's GE 5670's a try along with the Bendix if you can find a pair. Both sounded better to me than the WE tubes and I have eight pairs of them."

A GE tube sounding better than a WE tube (of the same type) would be a first for me but I'm open to giving the GE tubes a try.  Aaron, if you see this, I apologize for not replying to your suggestion.  I assume there are different versions of the GE 5670, so if you could describe the version you like, I would appreciate it.  A photo would be even better.  Thanks!

Gerry



Offline grufti

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Reply #2 on: May 22, 2013, 08:37:24 AM
There are currently lots of six NOS GE 5670 tubes available on eBay for $29.95 plus shipping. Those look like a very good deal to me at about $6.00 per tube after shipping. The seller has excellent feedback.

Disclaimer: I am not the seller. I do not know the seller. I have no commercial interest or any other interest in any of this. I am not making any recommendations. You are on your own.