[bear7]

Hey guys, in your opinion what would be the ultimate tube or tubes I could get for my LD MK111? I listen mostly to 70's rock. I have a beyerdynamic dt880 and a Grado sr325i and also I love the bass. I have only the stock tubes and I would like to stick with the ef95 family.

Thank you for your time
bear7

 

[breakfastchef]

The best resource for you would be to claw your way through the extensive MKII and MKIII threads based on the initial amp reviews by forum member Penchum. It was mentioned in those threads that 85% of the sound difference in an LD comes from the driver tube. I was quite happy with the stock Chinese power tube adn Mullard CV131 driver tubes in the E92 mode.

 

[gilency]

O ordered the 6ZH1P-EV Tubes because of Penchums recommendations and its cheap price. I have not received them yet. I also have a DT880 currently using the stock GE tubes that came with my LD Mk III.
6AK5W - 5654 - 6ZH1P-EV Tubes. Set of 4 - eBay (item 290243858484 end time Aug-05-08 11:50:37 PDT)

 

[Tridacnid]

Yep, go check out the MKIII tube rolling thread. It's massive, but worth it.

 

[Golden Monkey]

Speaking of massive tubes...:

 

[Tridacnid]

Whatever that thing is, I'm buying one to heat my room in the winter and stare at

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[Listens2tubes]

MAMA!

Bet that needs some voltage.

 

[Golden Monkey]

It probably has cool lightning shooting between the thingamajiggies at the top too...

 

[JimSmiley]

x2 on the Mullard CV131 (my current favorite), but I've got some GE 5 Star 5654 on the way.

I also like the Russian Rocket for rock.

 

[bear7]

Just got started into tube rolling, what is the Russian Rocket?

thanks
bear7

 

[JimSmiley]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bear7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just got started into tube rolling, what is the Russian Rocket? thanks bear7

6ZH1P-EV. They are great tubes for the price, and do great with rock. Very easy to find and listen to. EF95s so you don't need to install jumpers.

The Mullard CV131 are EF92s (need jumpers); however you can get a Mullard 8100 from the EF95 family.

Go Vols.