Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody


I will have a Supratek Chenin in my set up in a day or so. Since so many folks are rolling tubes around here I was hoping to garner a comprehensive list of everybodies favorite tube compliments. Be it NOS or NIB or WLATB (Whatever's layin around the basement)
Being that the "Deal of the Century" thread is a little more like a novel I figured this would be a good place to post questions and answers related to one subject of Supratek amps and pres.
On to the subject of me. I don't have immediate plans to swap tubes as I've figured that Mr. Maloney would supply us with something listenable for the break in period. But, since so many have reported such dramatic improvments I want to ask this question:
What is your favorite compliment for quietest gain and dynamics in the phono stage?
I will be using the Chenin exclusively for vinyl ( I don't have a CD player) and listen to loads of early rock and roll and Jazz bands, smaller jazz bands mostly, quartets and quintets. Some classical, the usual Beethoven and Mozart, but usually just a lot of loud garage rock.
Ok, now lets see what happens.
mc5baby
Hello Alma,

It was 2 pair of regulators (6L6's and 12B4A's) but I believe Mick has gone back to one pair (6L6's).
Hi Gang. Just returned from a little holiday to catch up on the thread. HOLY TAMOLLY!
Hello Slowhand,
thanks a lot for your reply.
My Cortese, built in May 05,and arrived to me last week has one pair of 6L6's.
I'll go for tube rolling after 200 hours, in your experience where to start? I like to try just one tube at time.
Hi Alma,

I have heard 350b's in my Syrah and they are the best, but I cannot afford a pair. I like the 6f6g's a lot and they cost a fraction of the 350b's. I also like the GEC KT66's. Some people don't like them, but they provide a good contrast in sound from the 6f6g's. Where the 6f6g's are dynamic with solid, tight bass, the KT66's are warmer sounding with a warmer bass. I switch back and forth as my mood changes. That is what I love about this preamp!

Enjoy!
What is a difference between GEC KT-66 and Genelec KT-66 ?
Are they both equally good ?