Tesla E83CC in C220 (or other Mc tube pre)

[Rick58]

Wow ... glad it worked out! My 'advice' as I said was only a guess based on sonic description(s) I have read ... Glad to hear you like them! One day I should try some! I keep going for the 'clear, detailed' sonics but maybe there is something to be said for the 'warm, smooth, and rich' as well!

[djd]

Hey ... lets not get into the SS vs tube debate ! ... Check out the Ayre top of the line pre if you want .. I've listened to it and its refer'd to as the 8 th wonder of the world ... LOL

I dont think i'm missing any detail or top end ... The trick is .. start with great stock;then, have a comprehensive testing, sorting, grading scheme ; then, post-process the tubes as thoroughly as pearl in calgary alberta does ....clean the pins , and then,do cryogenic treatment "properly"

Seriously i've found what i believe is the holy grail of 12ax 7 ...

Otherwise i was prepared to leave this C2200 behind and either buy levinson 326 pre , or the Ayre

But no need spend the money now >>>>

that's the difference i've heard !!

When those teslas show up ... if you really want i could actual try them for yuks >>> let you know ..... going back to what this thread is about

[Rick58]

I didn't mean in SS terms! Well, not "necessarily"! but the Ayre gear certainly seems top-notch. I think I would miss tube rolling though!

I went back to all-tube a while back, but lean toward what 'traditionally' may be "SS-like" in terms of clarity, resolution, etc.. I am sure one can get all that plus a touch of warmth, life, or whatever that tubes bring to the table.

That said, if I had an extra $5k+ sitting around for an amp purchase ... I think I'd get an MC402! but since I likely will NOT have that level of spare cash (nor really a 'need' for the power) I am salivating over the thought of something like an MC202 if the cash/timing (as in availability) thing ever comes together sometime in the future ...

Meanwhile, I will enjoy what I have with an occasional 'mix' of a new tube flavor every once in a while.

Do you have a link to the specific Mullards you selected? I haven't searched for 'Pearl' (tube dealer?) in Calgary ...