Unfortunately I can answer the question regarding the fit, or lack thereof, of the Black Treasure tubes to a Cary SLP-05. I just today received six of the original ceramic base Black Treasures from Parts Connexion and I can report first hand that they will not fit my Cary SLP-05! I am awaiting a response from their returns department to see if they will either take them back or swap me for the new Psvane model with the smaller metal bases. Parts Connexion already suggested the socket saver solution but I am not willing to add another contact, and more metal, in my critical signal path. Granted it is my own fault for not checking here first but, seriously, why the he'll would anyone make a new production 6SN7 tube that does not fit a standard 6SN7 socket? Anyone want a good deal on six brand new Black Treasures? These may show up in the For Sale section here on Audiogon real soon...
Cary slp-05 tubes rumor or fact?
Fellow audiophiles,
I would love to try the Black Treasure 6SN7 tubes in my Cary slp-05 preamp but am worried that their base is too large to fit into the openings on the top of the preamp. This same question has been asked before, but without response. Can anyone confirm or refute this?
You response is much appreciated!
John
I would love to try the Black Treasure 6SN7 tubes in my Cary slp-05 preamp but am worried that their base is too large to fit into the openings on the top of the preamp. This same question has been asked before, but without response. Can anyone confirm or refute this?
You response is much appreciated!
John