Frankie_u
There are so many tubes, both NOS and non-NOS out there. If you are careful and patient you will find tubes that fit your concept of sound. First you should have a clear mental picture of the sound you want to hear - or think you want to hear - and proceed from there.
Check out this site "joe's tube lore":
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/faq/joes-tubes.html
"Joe" gives his opinion on so many NOS tubes. (I think his opinion is pretty darned close.) You'll be able to get a sence of where you should begin your search. Remember - there are some current production tubes which you might find acceptable too.
I'm sure the tube troops, here at the 'Gon are lining up to offer you their sage advice. Pay attention, be patient, and most of all - have some fun with it.
BTW - $700 for a pair of tubes? Yes - that's insane. :-)
good luck.
paul
There are so many tubes, both NOS and non-NOS out there. If you are careful and patient you will find tubes that fit your concept of sound. First you should have a clear mental picture of the sound you want to hear - or think you want to hear - and proceed from there.
Check out this site "joe's tube lore":
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/faq/joes-tubes.html
"Joe" gives his opinion on so many NOS tubes. (I think his opinion is pretty darned close.) You'll be able to get a sence of where you should begin your search. Remember - there are some current production tubes which you might find acceptable too.
I'm sure the tube troops, here at the 'Gon are lining up to offer you their sage advice. Pay attention, be patient, and most of all - have some fun with it.
BTW - $700 for a pair of tubes? Yes - that's insane. :-)
good luck.
paul