I have a pair of Vandersteen Model Five speakers with a CAD280 V12i tube amplifier with EL34 output tubes. I have it set to the triode mode for 50 watts per channel and with the Model Five built in subs there is enought power. I find the EL34 more detailed and musical in the midrange than the 6550 or KT88. Of course it is a matter of taste. If you purchase current tubes in production and not NOS you can try more than one type of tube without a significant cash outlay.
Which tubes? My amp can except El34, 6L6, KT88, an
As stated my amp can except El34, 6L6, KT88, and 6550's. I would like to know which would give me the best sound for my system? I am running quiksilver 135 monoblocks(which require 6 of any of the previous mentioned output tubes in each amp) into Vandersteen 5's which have a built in sub and 400 watt amp for low end connected with audioquest Kilimanjaro type speaker cable. I am not familiar with the diffrent type of tubes and sonic characteristics so all help is appreciated.
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