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What tubes do you prefer in your preamp?
What tubes do you prefer in your preamp?
Looking for inspiration to tube rolling my C500T that is in the way to me. Right now i have Telefunken smooth plate with the "diamond" mark at the bottom. Is that a good tube for this preamp or should i try some else? |
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Durable tubes.
Durability, noun: the ability to withstand use, wear, pressure, or damage. synonyms: imperishability, permanence, longevity, ability to last, lastingness, resilience, strength, sturdiness, toughness, robustness, soundness; raredurableness
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Gold Lion 12AX7 with gold pins. Very robust and a romantic midrange.
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I too run the C500. I like the Tele's and Mullard F91 Longplates and 10M's, all of which can get pricey. By a fair margin I prefer the Gold Brand Sylvania 5751 Triple Mica Black plates. Incredibly 3D and holographic, huge soundstage, wonderful focus and air and very musical.
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Ditto
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NOS for me
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Where do you people buy tubes?
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Anywhere I trust the vendor and they stock the NOS tubes I need to locate.
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I have had great success with Brent Jesse http://www.audiotubes.com/. His website offers invaluable information and Brent really knows his stuff. Pricey but hi quality with guarantee.
I have purchased the bulk of my fairly large NOS collection from a great local source to me in AZ. He calls himself Arizona Tube Supply and has an Ebay store. His direct email address is Dave Hollander: n7rk@cox.net I also recommend a seller in LA by the name of Steve Song. He advertises quite a bit on US Audiomart and seems to have an unending supply of wonderful NOS Mullards...mC1's, F-91 Longplates (my favorites) and Telefunken smooth plates. stevesong111@gmail.com Have fun! |
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