6X5GT

[Bigfish8]

Guys:

I received a NOS Bendix 6X5GT, produced in 1958, today and I just replaced a Sylvania (made by RCA) 6X5 in the power supply of my Mapletree Preamp.  Folks that think a rectifier tube does not impact sound don't know squat!  I am happy I made the investment in this tube and can only imagine it will get better after 50 hours or so!

Ken

[Rob S.]

GREAT!!  give me some more details.       I've got some of the 12sn7's coming from Andy at Vintage Tube services and I hope to add another 6x5gt to the list.

Rob s.

[Bill O'Connell]

Ken,

Is your 6X5gt the 5852 Bendix?

It is a great tube as I use them also but it is not a direct replacement for a 6X5 especially in the Mapletree pre from what I have read.

Here is a link.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=32521.0

[Bigfish8]

Bill:

Thanks, I will call Dr. Lloyd tomorrow or on Friday.  If it needs a mod I will have to call Dr. Sol because this tube makes a huge impact.

Ken

[Bill O'Connell]

Rob,

Have you tried a 12SX7 yet?

[Rob S.]

Bill,
    Hey!, sorry I missed your above post.  Didn't mean to ignore you.   How different is the 12sx7 from the 12sn7?   A direct replacement?  What do you recommend?

Thanks,

Rob S.

[Bill O'Connell]

Rob,
I believe it is a direct replacement. Look for RCA's would be my suggestion. Difference in sound between the two. It's all subjective but give them a try, they cost more so they must be better