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I did some rolling around tonight. So much for moderation in my TA program! I revisited the Popes and went back and forth a few times, then some side trips. My initial impression remains. Compared to the Visseaux 6V6, they are darker. The bass is thicker and they don't sound as airy. If I worked with the tubes ahead of it, I'm sure I could get them sounding quite good. If you are cranking them up, they may open up more at higher volume levels. I also revisited the 6K6GT - a vintage RCA. It remains a good one. I was surprised when I first heard them. But I'm now hanging with a pair of Mullard EL34 Xf2. Without looking it up, I think the 6V6/6K6 give about 5 watts while the EL34 is more like 10. I'm getting nice dynamic range and speed. If I really do need more than the 5 watts, there is speaker sensitivity to take into account. Mine are 8ohm/93db (Louis changed the rating to 95db recently). Maybe need that little extra. |
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I also am trying to avoid the temptation of trying every possible tube, particularly since I’ve achieved excellent results with the current combination of tubes in my Inspire “Fire Bottle” SE Stereo Tube Amplifier HO: 6N2P-EV / GT6L6 GE (6L6GC) / 5AR4.
Nonetheless I’m tempted by 6V6GTs based on all of the favorable comments. A Genalex Gold Lion 6V6GT Platinum Matched Tube Set is available on-line for $54.75 including shipping. Presumably I’d pair it with the 5U4 that was supplied with my amp. My concern is that I can’t give up any of the gain and power that I need for classical music. Bottom line: thus far I’ve not clicked on the Buy It Now button … |
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I will keep my eye open for a pair visseauxs. I have yet to try a el34 yet. Of late I have been direct my $ toward nos bargain selections and avoiding the top dollar choices. I wonder if there are any suggested NEW tube makes of the EL34 from our friends here. FB? |
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The Visseaux' have become very rare. I wasn't expecting to see them ever listed again, but there was a brief flurry a couple of months ago. I saw about 6 pair go from ebay. If you keep an eye out, you'll probably see some, though maybe not for a while. Last edited by pstrisik; 03-27-2016 at 08:38 PM. |
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Can find nothing from DH on eBay. How does one contact him in order to place an order?
Thanks.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Reach out to Jim McShane if you're looking for a pair - actually any tube for that matter. Jim tests and burns everything in THEN matches them. Solid experiences with him. No affil. |
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His seller ID is radioman731
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Doesn't appear to have had anything for sale for a couple of months. The KT88 based amp looks good.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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I found three KT88 amps that he's sold on eBay in the past couple of months.
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A KT88 amp from Dennis just sold 3 days ago. The ad was only up a couple hours.
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