Resolution should absolutely not be an issue, but I never used the Sovtek tubes, and I generally have not been impressed by Sovteks. Try to get some Sylvania's, RCA's, or GE's - they should be pretty good and not break the bank.
I refuse to pay that much for new production EL84/6BQ5's. I bought a super-nice matched quad of NOS black-plate Sylvanias for $120 last month. It's possible that the re-issue Gold Lions sound better - but I am very, very skeptical, and the Sylvanias sound awesome, so I have no desire to change. One slight drawback to the Leben is you have to remove the top cover to roll tubes. Not much of an issue - but it is more of a hassle than amps where the tubes are exposed.
I refuse to pay that much for new production EL84/6BQ5's. I bought a super-nice matched quad of NOS black-plate Sylvanias for $120 last month. It's possible that the re-issue Gold Lions sound better - but I am very, very skeptical, and the Sylvanias sound awesome, so I have no desire to change. One slight drawback to the Leben is you have to remove the top cover to roll tubes. Not much of an issue - but it is more of a hassle than amps where the tubes are exposed.
Would you suggest permanently removing the cover if the exposed interior it is out the of reach of small children, inquisitive tweens, and roam-free pets of the climbing kind?
I use the Genalex Gold Lion EL84 and am very satisfied. The best new production I have tried and well balanced sound. When I looked around half a year ago there there was no abundance of NOS matched quads of EL84 for decent prices. There may be better NOS but it is reassuring that the Gold Lion reissue is easily available.
Would you suggest permanently removing the cover if the exposed interior it is out the of reach of small children, inquisitive tweens, and roam-free pets of the climbing kind?
No, as I would be afraid too much dust would get in.
I use the Genalex Gold Lion EL84 and am very satisfied. The best new production I have tried and well balanced sound. When I looked around half a year ago there there was no abundance of NOS matched quads of EL84 for decent prices. There may be better NOS but it is reassuring that the Gold Lion reissue is easily available.
I cannot say for sure about the Leben in specific, because when I have rolled, I have rolled them all at once. But the general thinking is the input tube matters more than the power tube, although there is not universal consensus on that, as with all things audio.
The 12AX7and 12AX7A can both be used in the Leben no problem. The differences are very minor.
Skylab--I am in possession of a quad of Siemens EL84 (1969) and a pair of GE 5751 (1988). The Leben CS300XS comes installed with Sovtek EL84. Should I start the burn-in process with the Sovtek or immediately replace them with the Siemens?
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