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Post by tim1750 on Jul 11, 2017 8:13:58 GMT
Hi, I need to re-valve my Icon Audio stereo 60.1 and like the sound of 6550 but not heard of Harma sold by Watford Valves can anyone give me some info ie; quality ,sound, and long life /or breakdown issues. I've had Tung Sols in it before and quite like them because I found them musical with good bottom end but fancy a change any info would be a big help.
Thanks in advance
Tim
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 11, 2017 10:45:55 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 11, 2017 12:16:48 GMT
Another vote here for TAD - they have significantly outperformed several vintage tubes in my set up ...
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 11, 2017 15:19:56 GMT
^ I put Jules onto TAD valves. Being a vintage NOS tube freak, he was dubious to say the least. He was happy reeling off all the black and grey plates, long and short. Best years for each. etc etc. But credit due, he tried some TAD valves despite the idiocy of the suggestion. And they beat his beloved NOS devices.  Just go with TAD, you know (or will know) that it makes sense.  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 11, 2017 15:26:34 GMT
Guilty as charged, m'lord!  |
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 11, 2017 15:36:39 GMT
I'll look into the TAD's ,big thank you to all the responds.
Happy listening
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 11, 2017 16:19:15 GMT
Good luck Tim, let us know what you end up with and how you get on ...
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 11, 2017 16:54:42 GMT
Welcome to The Audio Standard Tim.
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 11, 2017 17:19:43 GMT
Thank you for your kindness I will let you know what I end up going for.
I'm thinking of running a new thread to see what people think of the Tungsol 6550 to the TAD 6550 and why.
In fact i'll do that now
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 16, 2017 11:58:24 GMT
Hi Guy's just waned to let you know that I've decided to go with your recommendation of the TAD valves and will be ordering them in a few minutes so give me a few days and i'll let you know what I think of them.
Thanks for your help
Happy listening
Tim
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 16, 2017 12:12:39 GMT
Great stuff Tim. Look forward to hearing what you think of them. If you love them it was my recommendation, if you don't you can blame Jerry ... |
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 16, 2017 15:41:40 GMT
Ok Jules ,will do mate
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Post by Chris on Jul 17, 2017 5:40:42 GMT
I've got a feeling you'll like them!
Certainly hope so.
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 26, 2017 13:00:20 GMT
Right to bring you all up to speed I bought the TAD 6550 and received a mis-matched set (physically) anyway I tried them in the amp and decided that the Tung-sol's sounded a lot better so when I sent the mis-matched set back I got them to send me the Tung -Sol's instead ,their in the amp now and just seem to sound right, it just goes to show the old adage if it not broke don't fix it.
Lesson learned
Happy listening
Tim
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Post by MartinT on Jul 26, 2017 13:57:38 GMT
Nice one, Tim. There is no universal recommendation for valves as it really depends on the circuit and operating parameters.
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Post by Chris on Jul 26, 2017 21:06:12 GMT
Sounds like poor service from the supplier. Just glad you ended up with something you like.
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Post by tim1750 on Jul 28, 2017 14:12:02 GMT
Poor sevice is not the word Chris but they are the cheapest on line
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