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Originally Posted by 6dj8
I feel it has mainly to do with the shift to Russian tubes around the late 80’s.
The classic power tubes are more flavorful and rich sounding.
Gone are all the 6550 classic power tubes that are unavailable in matched sets.
The 6dj8 and 6992 and variants of NOS that are still around, allow for a spectrum of great sound quality not available with the "one choice" Russian tubes now used in ARC’s current products.
I do not think many "tube" equipment freaks today "roll" tubes for a particular "flavor" anymore.
IMHO that is a big mistake.
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Most alll the tube folks I know roll tubes. Especially me.  Think ARC's move to the 6H30 Russian tube was a big mistake and the primary reason I no longer consider ARC gear. Only one or two sources for tubes. One can always hunt around for the Soviet era tubes, but at several $hundred, each, that gets expensive quick. Their move away from the 6922 was the end. Same with power tubes and the KT120/150. ARC.......... may they RIP (from my perspective).
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