Hi all,
I just ordered a PS2 over the weekend. Waiting on it to ship. But I have several tube hybrid amps, all low end but I've amassed quite the tube collection. Here are just some of my impressions. Just now getting into posting on here so forgive me if this is noob like cause, well, I'm a noob.
All these were evaluated using beyer dt770 250 ohm. Wanted to keep it simple. Many of these tubes sound better paired with diff cans but not getting into that here. And finally these are opinions, please take them as such.
In the 12au7 fam my faves are my ken rad 5814, I was guided to these by Nikolay from the tubemazestore on the bay. Great guy. Prices are high but willing to help even if you don't buy. He described them as creamy and I have to agree. I love em
Also love my cleartop rca's and especially the rca 6189 triple mica black plates. Clear tops air a bit airy and open with not a whole lotta bottom end. But the black plates have incredible impact for a tube, very dynamic, smooth, real nice tube.
Mullard labeled philips (gotta know your tube structure folks
) phenomenal mids, wonderful sounstage and an overall tone I can't describe.
Telefunken ribbed plate. Fantastic. Well ballanced leaning towards the low end. Better descriptions elsewhere on here
Chelmer cv4003. Incredible tube. Hard to find. Crystal clear. Stong low end with good extension. Mids are perfect, Highs are bliss. Many others but these are my faves. Maybe a current production tube??
12AX7 I only have a few but the rca blackplates with D getter r amazing for live recording. Just AMAZING!
ECC88 Siemens nice and clean. Tight, fast bass. Balanced
EC88 Mullard Real nice mids. Haven't listened to this one much yet.
Just got into the 6 volt tubes but here is my list.
Amperex orange label A frame Dimpled disc 6DJ8 Not bad. A bit grainy but keeps getting better.
Siemens 6922 WOW! All I can say is wow. Indescribable. Good descriptions on here elsewhere
Mullard E88CC Nice balanced tube. Modern rock is fantastic with this one.
I have many, many others but don't wanna bore my way outta here
I have the most experience with the 12AU7's. Only use the 12AX7's and 6922's in my indeed g3 so far. Maybe they'll sound even better in the PS2. I can't wait