Analog Addict wrote:
"Dennis' PSE with 6V6s, A just completed SET(P) with KT-77s, and Tony's SEP with EL34's. We switched Tony's from pentode to strapped triode, and made a big improvement to my ears. Also changed the KT-77s out for KT88s on the middle unit".
Even though I've never listened to an Inspire SEP, I have one from another manufacturer. The difference between my Triode-strapped Inspire and the SEP is quite evident when running any mid to large Pentodes or Kink-Tetrodes. I allocate an important portion of those improvements to the Triode configuration, as the other manufacturer is no slouch.
You guys may remember me ranting about the EL34 being probably the most capable of tapping all the potential of Pentodes strapped as Triodes given their internal structure. So, I'm not surprised you found switching EL34's to a Triode configuration made evident improvements. Now, I'm wondering if ...