Manley Steelhead Tube Rolling

Is there anyone who can suggest the best tube rolling for the Manlet Sreelhead?
Thanks

zender04-21-2004 10:05am

cjfrbw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 148 posts 03-09-2005 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have also tried the GE five stars 5687 but haven't burned them in for a long time yet. They also sound pretty good in the Steelhead, I am a fan of the five stars in general. So far, though, I like the Tung Sol 5687 D getter (flat side) a little better. The Tung Sol's have better slam and energy, the five stars are smoother but a little less drive. It would be a matter of taste between the two.
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 03-10-2005 at 02:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cjfrbw - you are correct. The 5687 is a substitute for the 7044. I tried the TungSol 5687. It is punchier, more forward, yet not as smooth and warm as the 7044, IMHO. I will try some NOS 7044 tubes in place of the stock tubes to see how they sound.
cjfrbw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 148 posts 03-26-2005 at 10:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I listed some further impressions on another thread: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1107569647&openflup&8&4#8
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 03-28-2005 at 01:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm now using Mullard CV2492's for the 6922's and GE 7044's. Not sure yet how much difference the NOS 7044's make but the Mullards sound wonderful.