Thoughts on TUNG-SOL 5881 6L6WGB tubes

kcoc321
kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
edited August 2012 in Electronics
I was going thru a box of tubes I got last year and there are 3 of the TUNG-SOL 5881 6L6WGB.
I have read that these can be run in my Dynaco MKIII's ( I have JJ-KT88 now) and was wondering what differences these would make? I would need to get at least one (or two) to have a full compliment, but I am wondering if these would be worth it?

Looks like a matched pair are going for $60 +/- plus shipping, although there was a pair that just went for $31 plus shipping on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tested-matched-Pair-Tung-Sol-solid-plate-5881-6L6WGB-audio-radio-Tubes-/251117797698?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180932358091%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D966618108895070030#ht_671wt_1316

thanks :)
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited August 2012
    bump :)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,167
    edited August 2012
    Best 5881/ 6L6WGB going, IMO.

    I have 5 I need to sell a couple are NOS.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,167
    edited August 2012
    All of mine test high (obviously including the 2 NOS) and I'll sell you all (5) for $100 plus shipping.

    That way you'll have a few spares and it will save me the hassle of listing/selling on Ebay. I paid $140 for all 5 a few months ago.

    Just shoot me a PM if you are interested or want more info, etc. No hurry.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2012
    I'm sure they are great sounding tubes.
    Jake
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