Comments on Profile Post by Steakface

  1. FlySweep
    FlySweep
    Speedball that thing. Grab a 5998 power tube and Tungsram 12AU7. Better yet look into tweaking it for E80CC tubes. I love the BH Crack.
    Apr 28, 2017
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  2. Steakface
    Steakface
    I can def make out the sluggishness with the stock circuitry, got thinking of speedballing it as soon as I get a chance. I'm running a 6080 Bendix slotted graphite column that I got for a good price, as well as an RCA 5814A. Prices for the 5998's are getting pretty crazy, are they worth the increase in SQ?
    Apr 29, 2017
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  3. FlySweep
    FlySweep
    When I had the Crack a few yrs ago, the 5998 was regularly avail for around $70. Not sure what it goes for now, but I would've payed up to $90 for a good, non-micronphonic one. It's rugged and I found the sq a noticeable step up over the 6080 tubes I had (both solid & slotted graphite plates). I remember the 6080 sounding warmer, lusher, and slower than the more neutral, cleaner, more detailed 5998.
    Apr 29, 2017
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  4. Steakface
    Steakface
    I've been checking eBay on them for the past few months, I routinely see them up for $120 - $150 so I'll prb get the speedball first and hopefully catch a good deal one day. Checked that Tungsram you mentioned - seems like it would be a good fit for the crack. I like the RCA 5814A the most out of the 12AU7 tubes I have (RCA Clear Top, Amperex Bugle Boy, HP branded Sylvania tube) but am curious about other options.
    Apr 29, 2017
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