Nor can you prove that cryogenically treated tubes don't last longer and offer enhanced sound quality.😉
Best PLace To Buy Chinese Tubes?
Can anyone tell me some reliable places to buy Chinese tubes on line?
Grant Fidelity seems very expensive but I guess they are reliable.
Has anyone dealt with the Chinese site "Tube-Sale.com?"
They seem more reasonable but are their tube top quality?
Of course the Psvane factory site warns of inferior tubes sold on line and they direct you to the Grant Fidelity site. But $580.00 for a quad set of CV181 TII tubes is pretty high. Maybe that's the price you have top pay for quality?
I installed a matched pair of Psvane Premium Grade 12AX7-T MKII that I bought on Amazon and was really impressed with the sound. They replaced a matched pair of Tung-Sol re-issues. I am using matched Genalex Gold Lion KT88 for power tubes and am pleased with these. Not really sure how much power tubes affect overall sound however.
So right now just looking to replace the four 6SN7s. I have a Chinese integrate and it seems to like even the stock Chinese tubes over the Russians. Guess that stands to reason, no? Maybe it will really appreciate some premium Chinese tubes? Can't hurt!
I appreciate any suggestions.
Grant Fidelity seems very expensive but I guess they are reliable.
Has anyone dealt with the Chinese site "Tube-Sale.com?"
They seem more reasonable but are their tube top quality?
Of course the Psvane factory site warns of inferior tubes sold on line and they direct you to the Grant Fidelity site. But $580.00 for a quad set of CV181 TII tubes is pretty high. Maybe that's the price you have top pay for quality?
I installed a matched pair of Psvane Premium Grade 12AX7-T MKII that I bought on Amazon and was really impressed with the sound. They replaced a matched pair of Tung-Sol re-issues. I am using matched Genalex Gold Lion KT88 for power tubes and am pleased with these. Not really sure how much power tubes affect overall sound however.
So right now just looking to replace the four 6SN7s. I have a Chinese integrate and it seems to like even the stock Chinese tubes over the Russians. Guess that stands to reason, no? Maybe it will really appreciate some premium Chinese tubes? Can't hurt!
I appreciate any suggestions.
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I would suggest going to the link below and buy two matched pairs. Â I have never been disappointed by any tubes sourced from Cryoset. Â I have tried Psvanes in the not to distant past but they got noisy after a half year or so in circuit. http://www.cryoset.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_42&products_id=123&osCsid=0a4o4i7fccbcugftg62g2locn3 |
@wcc10  Just because you have a Chinese integrated, doesn't mean you need to use Chinese sourced tubes.  Cryoset's treatment does little to the purchase price of the tubes but, anecdotally does seem to add to the effective lifespan of the tubes.  Don't get me wrong, if you really want Chinese tubes then I hope you find a good source for them at a reasonable price. IMHO you should give the new production Tung-Sol at Cryoset a shot.  Whatever you decide to do, I hope you achieve the sound quality you are after.😀 |