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Hovland HP-100 Users

Do you use or have you used the Hovland HP-100? If so, do you find it to be overly tough on the tubes? The last couple sets of NOS Mullards that I installed seemed to get noisy rather quickly, after about six months. Have you experienced this issue?

Also, have you tried the EAT 12AX7's? They are very pricey!
stickman451

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stickman451 OP
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Well, it could just be the quality (or lack thereof) of the NOS Mullards I have been getting. I think that I will try the Sophia Electric this time; they are half the price of the EAT...

I love the Hovland too; been looking at the Audio Research Ref Phono 2 though, I think it sounds better than the Hovland's internal phono. Curious, what did you move up too?
stickman451 OP
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I've listened to the Opal before, it's a very good piece. I may have to re-visit it when I move on from the Hovland.
stickman451 OP
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No, I use VTL 125 MB's (EL-34's) on my KHorns and a pair of Cary 500MB's on my Magnepans.
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