Hi Jov
I found that running in triode mode give a slightly more forward and melodic sound. Switching to triode always meant a dip in rated output, but I never found triode to be lacking in power both my Sli80 and V12 seemed to go equally loud in UL and triode modes.
All thing equal, I doubt seriously 35wpc UL will be more punchy that 50wpc triode mode. If anything, the amp in triode mode would probably be able to be driven harder before audibly distorting.
Personally I would opt for the sixpacs. EL34s are very melodic in triode mode, and if the sixpacs are anything like the V12, it will not disappoint in the bass department.
Regards
Paul
I found that running in triode mode give a slightly more forward and melodic sound. Switching to triode always meant a dip in rated output, but I never found triode to be lacking in power both my Sli80 and V12 seemed to go equally loud in UL and triode modes.
All thing equal, I doubt seriously 35wpc UL will be more punchy that 50wpc triode mode. If anything, the amp in triode mode would probably be able to be driven harder before audibly distorting.
Personally I would opt for the sixpacs. EL34s are very melodic in triode mode, and if the sixpacs are anything like the V12, it will not disappoint in the bass department.
Regards
Paul