I tried some 1980 Brimars, 1976 Telefunkens and 1973 Amperex orange label tubes (all of them 6DJ8) in my VK-3i and liked the latter the best: clear and open but with a slight "hifi" character in the highs that some people won't care for. The Teles were softer top to bottom but have a nice midrange, and the Brimars are cooler and more analytical than either and seem to lack microdynamics.
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I just aquired a BAT VK-300x with the 6922 tube input and would like to try some other tubes for the heck of it, I'm happy with the way it sounds now but it's not the nature of this hobby to leave well enough alone.
I haven't had the cover off to check but I think the stock Sovtek's are inside. I have some 6h23n-eb which I intend to try when I get a chance. I'm also thinking about some Amperex white labels or would that be overkill for this amp or would something less expensive work as well?
And as a side note, I enjoy this amp so much that I'm wondering what Bat separates might sound like. Any suggestions for future upgrading? Thanks to all here at A'gon and remember listening saves gas!
I haven't had the cover off to check but I think the stock Sovtek's are inside. I have some 6h23n-eb which I intend to try when I get a chance. I'm also thinking about some Amperex white labels or would that be overkill for this amp or would something less expensive work as well?
And as a side note, I enjoy this amp so much that I'm wondering what Bat separates might sound like. Any suggestions for future upgrading? Thanks to all here at A'gon and remember listening saves gas!
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