Sorry to hear that Brent Jesse is out of the business. His site was/is informative and he gave me great advice on some preamp tubes. I also bought some upscale Ray tubes and really liked them.
tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes
I tried to look for an Aric audio forum, couldn't locate one. As I just received my Aric Audio, Jackpot. (almost 6 mts wait) As I am new to tubes, Both my systems all SS to date. This system, (rock and Roll only) Pass X250.8, Aric audio Jackpot pre, Meitner DAC, Bricasti streamer, Sonus faber Guarneri G5 speakers. SVS Sb3000 single sub, smaller room. Streaming Audirvana through Qobuz.
Listened First time yesterday, couple of hrs. Made some necessary adjustments to Sub, balancing etc. Sounded very nice, warmer than my previous Benchmark LA-4 pre. Unknown how many hrs on tubes for break in purposes. Currently in place in the input stage a Tung- sol 5751, looks NOS. As its just breaking in,(for me) 2nd listening session later today. What my final objective is, transparency, micro detail, high frequency air, if that makes sense? Aric supplied the 5751 tube for the input stage. He mentioned in his owners manual 3 other tubes for rolling. 12AU7, 12AT7, 12AX7. With the mentioned earlier objective, sound wise, Can anyone make some suggestions of Brand (one better than the other) NOS or current. What companies are the GO TO for tubes,etc. I know I have to do a fair amount of listening and tweaking, just curious as to the above questions. Thanks so much. Robert TN
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@bbroussard Thank you for the post and advice. Regardless, I am going to take your advice and most others about getting adjusted to the new preamp and set up before rolling anything. Until now, I have had no experience with tubes what so ever. Now trying to read everything I can, and getting an education from all who have responded. I am not sure how we get in touch, but, I am interested in staying initially with the input tube 5751, and just moving up the ladder to a more expressive 5751, such as the GE and RCA you described, and or the Sylvania and raytheon one. I have no idea what the prices are for the ones you suggested. I f you could furnish me with some, that would be great. I'm not sure about putting my e mail in here, don't know what protocols audiogon has in place. I have been chastised in other sites for doing that. I Don't know the protocols, please let me know as I am interested in purchasing some from you. Thank you Robert TN If a phone number or email is fine let me know. |
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