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Cary SLI-80 Signature: 6922-6SN7-5U4 tube shootout

Any info from the Cary users group would surely be appreciated.

I don't want to lose bass over the stock tubes that come with.

However, what, if anything out there is a real improvement (and what was improved) over the stockers?

Thanks!!!
gthirteen

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gthirteen OP
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lol,
yeah I guess that wiuld be a good place to start!

The 5U4 is a 5U4G Chinese made

THe 6922 are Sovtek

and the 6SN7 are Sovtek 6SN7GT
gthirteen OP
349 posts
 
Whoops!

Ok here goes again,

The 6922 tubes ARE Sovtek (thanks Intune)
The 5u4g tubes are Sovtek as well
The 6sn7 tubes are Chinese

I am currently using Electro Harmonix 6550EH power tubes, and Svetlana 6550 as well. Initial edge goes to the EH, these things sound nice!

ANyway, which of these (6922-6sn7-5u4) should be changed first?

I am hoping to be somewhat scientific about this, and therefore only want to change 1 thing at a time, which is also easier on the budget.
Intune: what differences did you get by going to the tubes suggested by Kevin? (BTW Kevin is awesome)

thanks!!!!
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