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2 6SN7 stock tubes with Sophia 6SN7's ditto, those tube are far and away a much better set of tubes, good choice
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My Sophias are in their boxes in a drawer next to the stock EH's
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The Psvane CV-181's Black Bottle's are nice sounding in the tube mod as well. I've used the Sophia's in the three Modwright players I've owned with great results.
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Bobby Home Modwright Oppo 205, VPI Prime w/Soundsmith Paua MKII, Zestos Andros 1.2, Line Magnetic 518ia, Daedalus Audio Argos V2, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 |
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A new member to the forum, but a long time Modwright equipment owner. I currently use Sophia's in my 105, and used them in my 95 and 83SE. I also liked the Psvane CV-181's in the tube mod. I like the overall sonic characteristics that the Sophia's give the tube mod.
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Just curious how many have tried any of the renowned NOS 6SN7's, like the TungSol oval plates or the Sylvania black base 6SN7W's? I thought the Sophias were outstanding until I tried the TungSol, now I can't imagine goign back (although of course I may have to some day)
http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/6sn7_vt.htm |
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I have tried the Sylvania Black base that I borrowed from a friend, and I did enjoy the sound. For myself, I wanted a new production tube that I could use that provided good sound and reliability.
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Bobby Home Modwright Oppo 205, VPI Prime w/Soundsmith Paua MKII, Zestos Andros 1.2, Line Magnetic 518ia, Daedalus Audio Argos V2, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 |
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Many (most?) tube aficionados would say good sound and reliability are more likely to be found in a good NOS tube than a new production tube; food for thought.
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My Sophia's have been rock solid for almost four years of daily use, so I don't have any complaints. I would agree that a lot of new production tubes are terrible, but I would not put the Sophia's in that camp. I don't think Dan would recommend them if he thought they were junk. Just my two cents.
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Bobby Home Modwright Oppo 205, VPI Prime w/Soundsmith Paua MKII, Zestos Andros 1.2, Line Magnetic 518ia, Daedalus Audio Argos V2, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 |
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