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In Reply to: RE: Philips SQ 6201/ECC81 question posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on August 06, 2016 at 04:34:03
Your right, they are right here in front of me BUT the cage that covers the tubes on the back of my CDPLAYER have a couple stripped screws, which are going to be a bitch to remove. That's why I asked if these tubes are even worth going to the trouble of swapping in/out.
What I wanted to know from people that might run these particular tubes is what there general sonic characteristics are.
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Okay, understood.
In said case, I'd say that most tubes made in particular locations have a sound akin to its natives, and by these being German makes, much like tube from the likes of RFT | Lorenz | Valvo | AEG | Telefunken's, there's a certain honesty as well as accurate means of how each renders notes, and once again, I'm very taken with these brands with the exception of the latter as listed above.
Much like German gear in general, as I'm fond of speakers from Tidal, and ClearAudio Turntables and Cartridges because of said accurate means of playback, I'd say that it's more of a means of allowing ones system to be somewhat more neutral | resolving unlike many of the British makes of tubes which add a sense of refinement, texture and warmth at the expense of finer extension, or detailing capabilities.
And Siemens based tubes in general are looked upon as one of the very best sounding E81CC's ever made, period especially talking into account it's a military spec or industrial design which was made to higher standards.
And lastly........., that screw at some point is going to need to be replaced, so there's no better time then the present, no!.
Enjoy the listen.
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Thanks Oscar, I can always count on you for insight when it comes to Euro tubes.
And yes those screws will need fixing eventually...... take care and keep plenty of Tungsram on hand ;)
You're more then welcome.And on another note........., I'm using the Cabledyne Reference Silver USB cable, and intend to follow this up shortly with one if their Vanguard ICs, as this grade of Silver strikes a very fine balance as to what I've heard in the past via the more expensive Shindo Labs | Audio Note U.K. | WireWorld Silver and Platinum based Silver ICs, and all I can say is.........., in my system it's definitely a keeper.
And seeming that I've close to 13 pairs of the older Tungsram 12AX7s leftover, after having shared over 20 pairs ( in some cases regretting it ) since discovering them in 2004, I believe that I've enough to travel with me onto the next life, and in my mind shall not be swayed in any other direction.
Once again, enjoy your quest and happy listening.
Edits: 08/07/16
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