Thanks Newbee. I forgot to mention I like fuller and quicker sound, bass is not as critical to me as long as it sounds realistic. My rest of equipment is SF Line 3 SE, Sony SACD, VPI TNT, BAT VK-P5, and SF Amati Homage.
What tube to use in Sonic Frontier Power 3
I know the stock Svetlana 6550C is flat sounding, I have listened to them long enough to know that. I have heard Sovet KT-88 is on the brighter side and not as refined, Svetlana KT-88 is the better choice while Tesla KT-88 is even better if reliability is not my first priority. Kevin at Upscale Audio mentioned in one of the thread Ei KT-90 sounds better than anything above but does not work well in big amps like Power 3.
Then there are Electro-Harmonix 6550 and KT-88 (just came out), but reviews on EH6550 is mixed and I would like people's feedback before I commit 16 tubes.
Also, what driver tubes work well in SF Power 3? I do have 6H23 in my Line 3 buffers, so I am thinking of using 6H23 for Power 3 as well. Is that wise or I will get better bang for the buck by using better driver tubes and ok output tubes?
Thanks for your input
Then there are Electro-Harmonix 6550 and KT-88 (just came out), but reviews on EH6550 is mixed and I would like people's feedback before I commit 16 tubes.
Also, what driver tubes work well in SF Power 3? I do have 6H23 in my Line 3 buffers, so I am thinking of using 6H23 for Power 3 as well. Is that wise or I will get better bang for the buck by using better driver tubes and ok output tubes?
Thanks for your input
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