Recently been lovin' the 2x EL12 Spez (Tungsram) + 2x GEC L63 (6J5 replacement) combo on my "Finyssey" custom amp. It's a sound I would describe as timeless and splentacular (splendid and spectacular). Most pairings with these GECs had some synergy drawback or another, but this combo has energy and character to reproduce ALL genres with finesse and fidelity in droves. Also coaxed along quite nicely with the addition of
several recent cable upgrades throughout my system, and the fact that these tubes are tested and match perfectly.
I think the vibe I've been getting lately could be generally conveyed with this song, and
this.
Along with
retro African, Latin, French, Italian, Japanese and Korean pop & folk, I'm realizing how great retro Arabic pop is too.