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MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING

Interested in hearing about tube rolling experiences with the Orchid and other MHDT dacs, namely, the specific comparative sonic characteristics of the various 396a, 5670 and other compatible tubes used in the output buffer. My only experience is with the WE396a that Linear Tube Audio installed in my new Orchid.
pmboyd
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timrvt
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I picked up this one https://www.vivatubes.com/nos-nib-rare-heintz-kaufman-usa-5670-2c51-396a-black-plate-vacuum-tube/
just got it ..putting it in today...

heres the the list of preferred tubes from mhdt
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timrvt
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http://www.mhdtlab.com/tube.htm
stuartbmw3
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I have found that the Tesla tube is a nice sound for me. At least equal the the WE tube thus far. 
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bsme85
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Some folks at head-fi.org are using tubes from the ECC88 family. Requires a ECC88 to 6N3/5670 adapter.
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