How rare are these 1945 JAN CHS 6sn7w Sylvania tubes
GlennDog
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When I picked up my first piece of tube gear, I wanted to go all-out (but stay within my budget, ok I went a couple of hundie over), so when the seller said the Cary was available with or without the tubes, I said what the heck, let's do this!
He claimed to be a retired MD, a millionaire and now delt with rare vintage cars, I thought to myself, yeah, right. He was real nice and seemed legit
So this afternoon, I get off the phone with my drug dealer of choice (Andy @ Vintage Tube Services) and he tells me these are worth $$$
They sound fantastic, lush and full bodied. I understand they are even better when coupled with a phono stage pre. Mine is line level
These supposedly have less than 500 hours on them
How rare are these and what's approx value??
TY
He claimed to be a retired MD, a millionaire and now delt with rare vintage cars, I thought to myself, yeah, right. He was real nice and seemed legit
So this afternoon, I get off the phone with my drug dealer of choice (Andy @ Vintage Tube Services) and he tells me these are worth $$$
They sound fantastic, lush and full bodied. I understand they are even better when coupled with a phono stage pre. Mine is line level
These supposedly have less than 500 hours on them
How rare are these and what's approx value??
TY
AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
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Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12
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I don't think they'll be terribly valuable unless NOS -- I've got some (a bunch actually) of very similar 6SN7s (most used, but a couple-three NOS) down in da basement. If you find out that they are high zoot, even used, let me know and I'll be cashing out.
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According to my Pusher-Man, these command top dollar. I'm sure you could make more than a few dollars
but if you have a couple that test strong I would like first dibs
Any who, call the dude.
Andy is very approachable 616 454-3467
AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
You should dig those bad boys out from the depths of the basement, Mark
If they test strong, they might be a couple of hundie each! (maybe more)AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
NOS, maybe -- used, it's kind of unimaginable. They're just not hard to find (at least used).
I like these (5692 -- made by either RCA or GE, but branded "Westinghouse") a tad bit better, 6SN7-wise (and FWIW). These are a little bit uncommon, but again not really too hard to find -- at least used. I found these in a cigar box with some old tubes in it.
Westies closeup by mhardy6647, on Flickr
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Like in the OP picture, I'm pretty sure the tell tale trait of the $$$ tubes that's in question is the metal section (where the printing is) and the circa 1942-45 date codes
Happy Rummaging!AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
Maybe the date is the tricky bit -- 'cause there be a mess of 6SN7s with tall envelope & metal base downstairs... I'll check the date codes; p'haps the ones here are much newer.
