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RE: Sound so pure you can't stand to listen...

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In Reply to: RE: Sound so pure you can't stand to listen... posted by rick_m on May 08, 2009 at 22:00:57

While I'm not a big tube power amp fan (pre-amp is a different story) designs that take various types of output tubes provide, I think, a clear example of coloration tradeoffs.
In particular in designs that can accept either EL34 or KT88 (common) I find the KT88 provide a more "linear" sound, accurate, transparent... then swap in EL34 and its (in my experience anyway) pleasant colorations of the "euphonic" sort, easy on the ears, etc.
I can appreciate the EL34 "sound" but I would opt for KT88 for most material. However I acknowledge that's just me, my preference and priorities... nothing more.
Everything matters, don't forget to tweak your placebos!

Edits: 05/09/09

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