Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody


I will have a Supratek Chenin in my set up in a day or so. Since so many folks are rolling tubes around here I was hoping to garner a comprehensive list of everybodies favorite tube compliments. Be it NOS or NIB or WLATB (Whatever's layin around the basement)
Being that the "Deal of the Century" thread is a little more like a novel I figured this would be a good place to post questions and answers related to one subject of Supratek amps and pres.
On to the subject of me. I don't have immediate plans to swap tubes as I've figured that Mr. Maloney would supply us with something listenable for the break in period. But, since so many have reported such dramatic improvments I want to ask this question:
What is your favorite compliment for quietest gain and dynamics in the phono stage?
I will be using the Chenin exclusively for vinyl ( I don't have a CD player) and listen to loads of early rock and roll and Jazz bands, smaller jazz bands mostly, quartets and quintets. Some classical, the usual Beethoven and Mozart, but usually just a lot of loud garage rock.
Ok, now lets see what happens.
mc5baby
Raytheprinter - that wasn't directed at you. You spelled it correctly. It was Wc65mustang I was referring to in my post. Check his post.
Hey Wc65mustang,What a dumb thing to say....Ecclectique for sure is beyond your reproach....
Hi All,
about tube rolling, would like to know
how many regulator tubes are in the new Cortese?
One pair or two?
Thanks
Hello Alma,

It was 2 pair of regulators (6L6's and 12B4A's) but I believe Mick has gone back to one pair (6L6's).