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Post by Chris on Jul 8, 2014 19:42:49 GMT
Yes,yes I know it's to do with the circuit their in etc etc but humour me please.
Ive a couple of sets - Winged C 6550s : loads of detail and sweet as
TAD(Svetlanas,I believe) KT88s : magic,detail,big soundstage plenty muscle
Black Treasure 6CA7s : jaw droppingly good. I use these in an AVC EL34
Winged C EL34s : can't remember,haven't used them for ages
Siemens EL34s : never used them yet so can't comment.
I also use Melz 6H8c,Foton 6H8C,and TJ Full musics as well as 6N3P DRs which are a complete bargain.
The difference between the Fotons - £20 for a matched quad and the TJs at £150 is negligible. You just don't really notice when they're changed. The Russian stuff,to me,is very good value.
What tubes does everyone else like?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 19:51:38 GMT
2A3, 71A, SV572, GM70
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Post by pre65 on Jul 8, 2014 20:17:46 GMT
My favourite is 833a, followed by GK-71 and KT66.
Here is an 833a with the filament lit up, it's 10V @ 10A = 100W
This is not my amp, but it gives a better idea of the valve size.
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Post by Firebottle on Jul 8, 2014 20:30:42 GMT
I like 6J6s but they have limited applications.
I'm thinking of using them in a line level preamp at the moment with a novel approach for volume control.
Cheers,
Alan
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Post by lurcher on Jul 8, 2014 20:40:16 GMT
One of the nicest sounds I got was from some 100TH's I should go back and try them again some time. Then again, I have a 212 amp to finish, and two gm70 push pull amps to build as well. Need more time in the day, Oh, and 211 are close to being my favourite.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 8, 2014 21:00:00 GMT
Mullard EL84s in a Leak Stereo 20. Magic circuit and within its limited envelope it creates the most liquid midrange I've ever known.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 8, 2014 22:38:03 GMT
Yeah that 100TH amp was nice. Also like 2a3, 801a. Can't go wrong with EL84 either, such a musical little valve. I like the 45 too. Of the big valves, 211 can be lovely (I have a NOS pair in the cupboard) and I've heard lovely 212 and 833 amps.
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Post by Chris on Jul 9, 2014 1:43:22 GMT
Glad to see a few more tube heads on here  Have to to say Ive never heard most of these,just the ones I've mentioned. Always fancied a listen to some EL84s but just can't justify another amp. That 833s huge! |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 9, 2014 5:41:26 GMT
Have a look at a GM100.☺
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 10:45:20 GMT
Vintage wise {I would never dream of using a modern valve amp}
My fav toobe:
Gold Lion 'KT77'
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Post by Chris on Jul 9, 2014 20:07:38 GMT
 That's bloody huge!
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 9, 2014 21:03:28 GMT
212's not exactly small either..
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Post by pre65 on Jul 9, 2014 21:30:16 GMT
212 are huge, but GM100 are in a different league.
Must admit I could be tempted with 212 if they were not so very expensive, and yes, I did look into the possibility of getting a couple of GM100, but decided against it. The 833a project is as big as I want to go. 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2014 4:20:22 GMT
Are most valves remnants from the 50s? I know some are still in production, including new models but its something I've never known.
Should I be stocking up on all the 5687 and ef86s I can get my hands on?
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Post by steve on Jul 10, 2014 11:24:47 GMT
My fave valves are EL34, EL84 - superbly musical creatures both of them. The 6B4G direct heated triode is also high up on my list. the new KT120 from New Sensor, sold under the Tung Sol brand name is also a cracker. For small signal applications I like the 6SJ7 and 6AC7 pentodes. I like pentodes |
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Post by pre65 on Jul 10, 2014 11:27:24 GMT
My fave valves are EL34, EL84 - superbly musical creatures both of them. The 6B4G direct heated triode is also high up on my list. the new KT120 from New Sensor, sold under the Tung Sol brand name is also a cracker. For small signal applications I like the 6SJ7 and 6AC7 pentodes. I like pentodes Now I know which Steve you are. |
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Post by Chris on Jul 10, 2014 20:09:40 GMT
I like EL34s as well but seem to find the 6CA7 head n shoulders above them. Different beast entirely I suppose. Seem to have more power and detail - if you get the chance get a listen to the Black Treasures,they really are superb. I use mine in an Affordable Valve Company amp and by Lord do they make the ANKs sing! Superb amp that as well - highly underrated.
Quite fancy those KT120s as well but just cannot justify it!
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 14, 2014 12:56:20 GMT
At the moment, my fave valves have to be Tungsram.
I have recently put 1960's NOS Tungsrams in my phono stage (2 x ECC83 and 1 x ECC82) and listening to a classical concerto right now, I am having to turn the volume down considerably as the double-basses are SO much deeper than before, I can feel it going through me and my armchair! So am having to show a bit of concern for the neighbours ... The best compliment I can pay these tubes is that what I am listening to, feels the most 'life-like' sound I have had from my vinyl thus far ... Need to do some more extended listening sessions to really get to grips with what they have to offer.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 13:20:15 GMT
I have absolutely no idea. The ones in my two valve amps sound pretty good. If you want, I can have a look to try and see the numbers on them.  Should I be choosing between the big ones at the back and the small ones at the front or just pick any one from the total?? I'm just a techie at heart  |
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That's bloody huge!
