Let's take tube types, music and kits

Posted by airtime (A) on June 22, 2014 at 16:45:48

I'm asking opinions on output tube types and their inherient sound qualities. What are some of the better types for low level classical use. One quality would have to be good detail with large orchestras while maintaining a good midrange.

The one tube I always favored was the humble EL34. One reason I was looking at the old Dynaco reissued kits now available. I always had an eye on the Bottlehead 2A3's or 300's. However the price is a little high. My only experience with a SET was 30 years ago. And all I could remember was it was "picky" with speakers and even some music. It didn't handle "big" music well. Not loud but complex stuff.

Right now I'm using a Sherwood S-5000 with 7189's that has been completely Samra-ised. One HECK of a tough act to follow!!!! Obviously I'm not looking to "upgrade". Simply looking at different flavors of musical enjoyment.

charles

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Topic - Let's take tube types, music and kits - airtime 16:45:48 06/22/14 (15)

Bob Latino ST-70 - ST120 - Mossback 21:35:54 06/23/14 (1)

RE: Bob Latino ST-70 - ST120 - Mick Wolfe 09:37:06 06/24/14 (0)

How bout a 300b based preamp with a SS NAD C275BEE amp - airtime 16:19:04 06/23/14 (2)

RE: How bout a 300b based preamp with a SS NAD C275BEE amp - Eli Duttman 16:47:24 06/23/14 (1)

300b seems a bit over kill - airtime 06:10:10 06/24/14 (0)

RE: Let's take tube types, music and kits - Diogenes 14:39:47 06/23/14 (0)

RE: Let's take tube types, music and kits - andy evans 12:31:12 06/23/14 (0)

For something completely different......... - viridian 18:20:25 06/22/14 (0)

300B Bottlehead - Mossback 17:03:30 06/22/14 (6)

Speakers, just plain good music, and 300b's - airtime 06:15:29 06/23/14 (5)

RE: Speakers, just plain good music, and 300b's - mhardyman 16:02:45 06/23/14 (1)

RE: Speakers, just plain good music, and 300b's - Mick Wolfe 21:09:10 06/25/14 (0)

The sensitivity is around 87-88db. - Stick with +25w PP ams - Chip647 06:25:42 06/23/14 (2)

Picked my speakers - SO - Bottlehead 300b preamp? - airtime 07:21:50 06/23/14 (1)

RE: Picked my speakers - SO - Bottlehead 300b preamp? - Chip647 14:58:53 06/23/14 (0)

Let's take tube types, music and kits

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