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A couple of hours ago I replaced the stock Chinese 2A3s with Sovtek versions in my Paraglows. First impressions;Firstly, the blue glow at the top of the Chinese tubes has gone, presumably indicating that the Sovteks are manufactured to a higher quality in a cleaner environment. I also noticed that the small amount of hum through my speakers(Paraglow Mk II upgrade pending) was reduced.
As for the sound quality, well, the Sovteks have traded some of the Chinese tube's warmth for some low level detail and a more spacious sound stage. I would describe the Sovteks as leaner and cleaner.
I have also noticed that I need the volume control a couple of notches higher with the Sovteks (perhaps explains the hum level reduction?).
Initial impressions are of another worthwhile step forward.
I'll try and arrange a comparison with Gaspode's meshplates next time I bump into him.
BFN
Ray
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Topic - Another Step Forward - UK Ray 13:33:00 01/28/03 (11)
- Re: Another Step Forward - u 00:46:36 01/29/03 (0)
- Sovtek 2A3 - donut_guy 17:33:57 01/28/03 (0)
- Re: Another Step Forward - DennisA 17:17:12 01/28/03 (0)
- Is it bad to be blue? - Ryder 14:03:23 01/28/03 (6)
- Re: Is it bad to be blue? - UK Ray 00:48:44 01/29/03 (0)
- I really love blue..... - Gaspode 14:09:44 01/28/03 (4)
- Re: I've got some nice blue.... - Matts 14:49:37 01/28/03 (3)
- Where can I get a pair..... - Gaspode 14:54:16 01/28/03 (2)
- Re: Where can I get a pair..... - KGW 09:45:32 01/29/03 (0)
- Re: Mine were luck of the draw - Matts 06:24:49 01/29/03 (0)
- Gadzooks sir... that seems like a challenge! - Gaspode 13:47:33 01/28/03 (0)
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