5879 RCA or Silvania?

[67polara]

As I see it there are at least two brands of 5879's available. The question I have, is there enough difference between the two major brands that I should seek a certain brand?  In your opinion which one is sweeter? More dependable? Value?

Tony

[tubenit]

I've got several different brands and I can't tell one being "better"

Tubenit

[FYL]

Get a nice non-microphonic 5879, don't worry about the brand.

[jojokeo]

I've got many brands and you can't necessarily go by that as you might know? The construction for these are mainly of two types; one has two and the other has three mica insulators. The ones that I like have the triple mica design.

[67polara]

Thank you all for your input.  There is an old electronics store near me that still sells tubes and he has a couple RCA 5879's.  I don't know if they are two or three mica dividers but the price seems fair.  They are a couple dollars more than I can get them on line but at least I don't have to pay shipping.  I just wondered if there was one I should really stay away from and at this point seems like any will do.

Thanks.

Tony

[jojokeo]

Sounds like you're lucky to be able get them close by. I must say that if there isn't actually much difference. They all sound great and w/out microphonics since they are a lower gain tube than an EF86.

[67polara]

BTW when I went back to buy the tube they had both Silvania and RCA the RCA has the 3 mica spacers so I bought it.

Thanks for the info.

Tony

[jojokeo]

great, hope it you like it.