Bob383rad
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I have a Marconi Osram B65 6sn7 which with the Pinnacle and HD800's sound truly holy.
I have a Marconi Osram B65 6sn7 which with the Pinnacle and HD800's sound truly holy.
I feel that the Teton sounds a bit too lush and "harmonic" for classical music. Anyone feel this too?
I was using the Raytheon 6528 and Sylvania 6SN7W metal base. I have swapped in the WE421A and Tungsol BGRP 6SN7 (the quietest one I have in my collection) and wow, the sound is much closer to the 4-45 for classical and well-recorded music. Still lacking a bit of air and space though.
Am I doing something wrong or having the wrong tube complement?
Hi lojay
Whatever's your understanding of the word, this appears to be what you want ??
Lushness,I use tubes which are generally considered to be 'lush' sounding and I have no problem with what I'm hearing.(with Classical Music).
I would have thought the 6528 Raytheon / Sylvania 6SN7W (or TS BGRP)would have produced a tone which you have have found 'less lush'.
I would assume that if you are unable to find a less lush sound with these tubes(whilst listening to Classical music), then there's not much hope for the Teton(for you), certainly if Classical Music represents the majority of your listening?
Lojay,
Not sure about the Raytheon 6528. Did you buy it from Todd? The only 6528 I really like are the TI or Tung Sol 6528. I bought one other brand on eBay and it sounds lousy in comparison. You can also dabble with rectifiers. I do believe the Mullard U52, TI 6528, and TS BGRP 6F8G is the most linear tube complement I have heard with the Teton. A Sylvania 6F8G is also worth a try. It is my favorite input tube in the Teton. Chengka described it as more refined than the Sylvania metal base. I think it also creates a bigger sense of air than other tubes.
I can't say I have ever found the Teton to sound lush, though, in an absolute sense. Only compared to the 4-45, which is lean.
Hi lojay,
I too felt that the WE421 sounded more accurate and natural.
If you have a Sylvania 3 rivet bad boy, you might want to try one as I found it was airier with that tube. I also tried a Philips GZ34 metal base rectifier which helped to open up the sound as well without thinning out the mids.
I was using the Raytheon 6528 and Sylvania 6SN7W metal base. I have swapped in the WE421A and Tungsol BGRP 6SN7 (the quietest one I have in my collection) and wow, the sound is much closer to the 4-45 for classical and well-recorded music. Still lacking a bit of air and space though.
Am I doing something wrong or having the wrong tube complement?
Anyone used the ECC33 on the Teton? Is that electrically feasible?
Thanks! Much appreciated.I have a PM from Pete which states the ECC33 can be used.
These questions get asked and asked again. (me included), I did ask, why not issue a list ( like Woo does)??
Then we all wouldn't have to bother the Amp builder!!