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Old 04-05-2016, 04:59 PM
Musica Amantem Musica Amantem is offline
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I wonder if the rectifier/input tube combinations I've been using are not the ideal with my particular 6V6 tubes, as my gear does not sound as good with these as with the 6P3S-E and GL KT 88.

The RCA G ST can only be paired with the 80 rectifier (5Y3), and I need yet to try two additional 80 options I have. But, the RCA 6V6 GT I've paired with 5Z4, 5Z3 and 274-B, not one combination being as good as with the larger tubes.

Given the 6V6's modest power rating I always use the 6SL7 input tube types with these, but maybe I should trade off some of that gain (using the preamp) and apply some 6SN7's. We'll see. I'm also hoping to make the 6V6 sing with a Psvane UK 6SN7 input tube coming.

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