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RE: how do Eico ST40s and ST70s compare to better known brands?

Posted by REL54 (A) on April 10, 2014 at 08:11:57

In Reply to: how do Eico ST40s and ST70s compare to better known brands? posted by adaug on April 9, 2014 at 20:05:39:

I have an ST 40 and I've done a few mods and some up grades. changed caps, cleaned switches, dressed the wires better, etc. I know this ST40 is very nice. Like Mike said, there is "clarity" in its sound and every instrument is quite distinguishable.

I'm sure there are better amps out there but for the relatively small amount of money these amps cost and the not too expensive upgrades they are a great bargin.

I find the EH 7591s to have the most powerful bass. The JJ tubes are good with a little more finesse in the upper ranges. The Westinghouse 7591As are the best if you can find some good ones. The price they command however is rather absurd. The Svetlana tubes perform well in the ST40 with perhaps the best midrange.....

ymmv

roN

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