Truly sorry about this late reply but, you were correct I tried the 6J5 tubes and they are by far better sounding than anything else I have ever tried in my system.
Since you like the 6F8G tubes you should try the 6J5 Gt tubes, I used the 6F8G tubes for years until I came across the the 6J5 tubes.
You will need the adapters and a quad of 6J5 tubes each tube is a single 6SN7 in it's own glass. These tubes bested every other tube I have tried in my system...
I read where Tony had done this with his A80, I am wondering if I can do the same or similar to my Otari MTR 10? Does anyone have any info or insight on this?
This would depend on what your amp are voiced for? Which amp are you using? Back years ago when I was running a Sophia Electric 300B amp (Their Flagship Model) I was using Mesh tubes I think fro CJ or something like that. I tried others including the WE 300B they sounded terrible in that amp...
I have had one of Kara's model 222's for a bunch of years now, it sounds great and has never given me any issues!!! I have used it on my Studer and my Otari, next I will try it with my Tascam...
I am looking for another deck preferably one of the two mentioned in the title, I would also like it to be a console type or in a rolling stand. Cosmetics are important but not a show stopper!!!
If you are reading this you already know what it is and what it does and how much it cost new!!! With that said I am selling mine because I no longer have a deck for it, I used it with my Studer A810 the one UPS destroyed and then lost!!! So I have no more need of it, it is in perfect condition...
I still have it, I was using a VPI Scoutmaster with all the upgrades and a Dyna 20x cart. I just got a Soundsmith Sotto Voce cart. for the Redpoint, haven't installed it yet...
I am selling my scoutmaster with sds, outer ring and center weight. Also have a Cloud and Mint tractor for it, I am the original owner and will include a new rebuilt Dyna 20x for my asking price. $3000, I am open to offers also. I will post pic's later it is in perfect condition smoke free home...
I am looking for a good matching cartridge for a Triplanar VII? Trying to stay in the 1.0 mv output range, any advice??? i wanted to add that currently I am using a Dyna 20X 1.0 mv into 47k phono stage and do like the sound, just wanting a lil more detail without giving up anything else. I do...