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But will there be any problems using it with the 339?
Of course not, you just need to use a 3.5 to RCA
But will there be any problems using it with the 339?
What are your suggestions? I would like the versatility to change tubes and go both thick and Tubey euphoric to analytical without losing the bass response. Do you have better suggestions in the price range, and maybe best case above?
You're overrating what can be achieved by rolling tubes imo. Sound signature is determined for 40% by your cans, 50% by tube amp topology, the remaining 10% or so by tube rolling. Assuming the same track, good recording and mastering. With those 10% you can play. 339 is on the warm side but if you want really lush (technically: inaccurate) sound there are other options available. Differences between the same family of (power) tubes are overrated. I'm pretty sure 90% of people listening with a good amp and a resolving set of cans like the HD-800 couldn't tell 2 6AS7 tubes apart if volume is matched. Been there, done that.
That refreshing to hear i agree 100% . imo there's a lot of exageration in the differences especially if somebody just paid big bucks for that special pair ,of course its going to sound much better ,incredible ects.
Difference CAN be very noticeable as the the tubes are not an insignificant part of the amp, given that it is an OTL design the tubes do contribute to the sound.
I have noticed big (when I can tell in a few seconds) differences regarding power tubes, with the dark GE 6AS7GA and Svetlana 6AS7G, which is more controlled and clear. Both of these tubes are $10 each, not a big spend but do sound different.
Svetlana: do you mean a 6H13C ('winged C') tube? Take a look at the specs, notably the gain, and compare with the GE. Volume match by measuring, not by the dial. Then see if you hear a difference. This is one of the prime reasons why people like the 5998/2399 tubes so much.
If there's one tube I do not like it's the 6AS7GA by GE, I find them rather emotionless in the 339 (rev 1)
^ If the EF 86 was a headphone, would you say it has a V shape?