I just sold one of your amps. Really fantastic amp you have there. I liked the Mullard 12AX7 10M as it stood out as a musical never harsh tube that still let all the detail through, with tons of dynamic prowess. I have a big batch of these if you are interested. All the 6N1P's sound about the same to me, so I would stick with the stock tube here.
Upgrading tubes
Recently purchased a new Vincent Audio SV237 integrated and the stock tubes are barely broken in but can’t help but think I can make it better by upgrading the tubes. Currently it has 2 6N1P tubes and 1 12AX7 tube that are chinese manufactured. Any recommendations for upgrading and matching a better set of tubes from different manufacturers?
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You might try a 6DJ8 variant which was specified for the high end of its day: Tektronix, HP, German Post Office. By far the best small signal tubes I've ever heard were Telefunken 6922's, specced for HP test equipment, the stuff that put men on the moon (1962 vintage, I believe). When I was collecting, very few people understood what an HP designation really meant, and they commanded no premium at all !!!! |
Absolutely, upgrade your fuses(per davidpritchard’s recommendation) and the power cord, as well. Make your changes one at a time, keeping notes on your observations and(please) let us know of the results. Have fun! BTW: Parts Connexion has Hi-Fi Tuning's Golds and Silvers on sale. ie: (http://www.partsconnexion.com/fuse_hifituning_gold_main.html) |
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