Compatible SLI 80 power tubes?


I have tried several 6550, KT88, and EL 34 power tubes in my Cary with good results. But I would like to venture outside of these varieties.

What about;

6l6
KT77
KT66

And what about the bias settings.

My current favorites are the EH el34 and Gold Lion KT 88

Mark
kettle7830
Mark,

I've rolled lots of tubes in my SLI-80 this past year. Love RCA 6L6GC blackplates (I bias around 60-65), Tung Sol smooth blackplates (75) and GL & JJ KT77's (65). Responses from Cary have been 75 milliamp per side regardless of tubes, but from others and my experience, these bias settings worked for me. Shoot me a pm for more detail if you would like.

Less expensive reissues I really liked also included the Tung Sol 6L6G big bottles.

Have fun!

Randy