Sonic Frontiers Line 2SE vs. SFL2

Hi All,

I have an SF Line 2 on the way. I will be using it with a ModWright Oppo and primarily listen to digital media. I also recently purchased a Conrad-Johnson MF2275, so there's that....

I am looking for a 'dark liquid' sound. Not 'warm' or 'bloomy', certainly no glare or blare. A hint 'woody' would be alright. Tightly radiant and/or illuminating would be good.

So what tubes can you all recommend?

Thanks so much for for all of your shared experience.

Best,
b

Hello brettmcee,
Old post I know but what tubes did you end up deciding on?
I've a SFL-2 that I want to change tubes on. Currently a combo of Sylvana/Sovtek and they are getting long in the tooth. I prefer the dark liquid sound too.
Cheers

My suggestion would be to contact Chris at Parts Connexion (one of the original Sonic Frontiers owners).  He can provide excellent tube advice

I have spoken to Chris, he provided his recommendation. I was curious knowing what others chose. He just rebuilt my SFP-1 to SE specs.

He insisted on one make of tube as being the best...I can look and let you know after this weekend. 

I still have a strange center channel balance issue in my system that wasnt there until i started using the SF-L2. Its track dependent. The strangest thing.  

He did a full upgrade for me. But still i have to ride the balance settings for almost every song.  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.