Marantz 8B, best tubes to use ??

any thoughts on which tubes sound best onthis classic amp ??

superhonestben02-26-2005 4:27pm

egoss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 02-26-2005 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For day-to-day use, I've had great luck with the large bottle Sovtek EL-34s. But for delicacy, it would be hard to beat the small bottle Seimens NOS EL 34s, if you can find them. I also have used the big GE 6CA7s for day to day listening, and they were very reliable. I don't know what's available now, since I bought enough Sovteks to last me a while, but I'm sure some of the other A'goners can help you with the newest hot tubes. Good Luck, Ed
albertporter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,927 posts 02-26-2005 at 10:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about the original tube for this amp? Mullard EL 34 XF1 or XF2. Problem is cost, both tend to be very expensive if new in box.
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,229 posts 02-26-2005 at 10:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Like Ed, i had Sovtek's in my Marantz. Tried a few other tubes in it, but that's what i came back to. I sold the amp a while back though, so i can no longer make comparisons in that specific circuit. Sean >