Bottling it!

[Johnny nocash]

Hi Valve gurus...help required please.
Can anyone suggest alternatives to the Chinese 6H3n currently being used in my dac output stage.
I haven't got a problem with it but I am aware that there are always options in the deep, dark, mysterious world of tubes.
Cheers

Is it the same as the 6N3 valve?

[jandl100]

It looks to be a 2c51 / 5670 equivalent,

In which case it's the valve in the XiangSheng DAC-01A (amongst others, I'm sure).
In which case, the Western Electric 396A tube is a superb drop in replacement!

[Johnny nocash]

It looks to be a 2c51 / 5670 equivalent,

In which case it's the valve in the XiangSheng DAC-01A (amongst others, I'm sure).
In which case, the Western Electric 396A tube is a superb drop in replacement!

I was hoping it was Jerry, after your very enthusiastic recommendation on the Xiang Sheng 01A thread.
It's for the 05A.

[jandl100]

I'd love to hear an 05A! :)

The WE 396A was Justin's (User211) discovery. And he was spot on!

[Johnny nocash]

I'd love to hear an 05A! :)

The WE 396A was Justin's (User211) discovery. And he was spot on!

If Justin or anyone else reads this maybe he/they'll enlighten us mere mortals Jerry

[jandl100]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Western-Electric-396A-2C51-Tube-Black-Plate-D-Getter-Strong-1965/283056321997?epid=1227532404&hash=item41e778b5cd:g:JrMAAOSwF5NbShm8

There you go.
Strangely they only seem to be available from the USA.
I don't think you'll find a price much better than that, either. Postage is expensive, do you have a mate in the USA who could send it on to you? That might save a few £.

[brian2957]

You have PM Richard .

[Johnny nocash]

Cheers guys.
Would really appreciate any advice on the suitability of replacements first though.
Voltages, heaters, voodoo etc

[Firebottle]

Hi Richard, firstly the 6H3n is Russian crylic text and equates to 6N3P (not a 6N3).

This is equivalent to a 2C51, 396A or 6CC42. All the specs are very similar so you shouldn't have any trouble.

Tesla 6CC42 are available on ebay from the Ukraine, might be worth a shot.

[Johnny nocash]

Hi Richard, firstly the 6H3n is Russian crylic text and equates to 6N3P (not a 6N3).

This is equivalent to a 2C51, 396A or 6CC42. All the specs are very similar so you shouldn't have any trouble.

Tesla 6CC42 are available on ebay from the Ukraine, might be worth a shot.

Many thanks Alan. In your opinion do you feel the Teslas would improve on the standard ones I currently have. I can't supply any further info as to open the box I will then invalidate the guarantee (stickers over the screws) but I assume they are 'standard' Chinese ones.

[struth]

Tesla one is quite good WE is best but it's a lot of dosh

[Johnny nocash]

Tesla one is quite good WE is best but it's a lot of dosh

Which WE are you referring to Grant

[struth]

The 396a. Ive got one but have tried a few others too. The tesla is a good option.
It's worth picking up a We tho if you can. It's still s cost effective upgrade

A couple of tube rings on too helps a bit

[Firebottle]

Just have to suck it and see with the Tesla, I haven't tried them.

[Johnny nocash]

So just to confirm Alan...
The 6H3n valve I have (not 6N3) can also be replaced by say the 396A?
Cheers

[Firebottle]

Yes indeed.

[Johnny nocash]

Yes indeed.

Thanks Alan, much appreciated

[clap]

I think you get what you pay for with valves (as with most things). The WE seems to be the way forward.