Joel, I perfer the Amperex over the tele for the critical positions. The tele are nice but just a tad laid back for me. Tubemonger has always provided good stuff and I have never had any problems with his tubes. AA FAQ page has some good info you seek.
Sonic Frontiers preamps tube eaters??
Just wanted to find out from member owners of Sonic frontiers preamps if they experienced frequently replacing tubes (within months) due to noise (tube rush noise).
The reason I asked is I was told recently by a reputable tube vendor (no need to mention names here)that Sonic Frontiers preamps (SFL and Line series) tend to develop noise even after being replace with NOS tubes. In addition, that by design the unit runs the tubes (6DJ8, 6922, 7308 etc) to their max limits which is the reason for their short life.
He even claims that there are a lot of post on the web about this. I've tried the AA and Agon to look for such specific threads but found not enough evidence pointing to this problem. He claims that the original tubes that came with these preamps were really Russian 6N1P which are very hard to find (re-labeled as 6922)????
Have had mine (Line 2 SE)since 2003 and yes I've gotten tube rush noise (very faint on one side). But this problem can be move to the other side when that tube is moved. Thus the reason for shopping on NOS tubes. The unit performs flawlessly with the exception of the very faint tube-rush noise on ONE side.
Hope to hear from SF preamp owners and Thanks in advance.
The reason I asked is I was told recently by a reputable tube vendor (no need to mention names here)that Sonic Frontiers preamps (SFL and Line series) tend to develop noise even after being replace with NOS tubes. In addition, that by design the unit runs the tubes (6DJ8, 6922, 7308 etc) to their max limits which is the reason for their short life.
He even claims that there are a lot of post on the web about this. I've tried the AA and Agon to look for such specific threads but found not enough evidence pointing to this problem. He claims that the original tubes that came with these preamps were really Russian 6N1P which are very hard to find (re-labeled as 6922)????
Have had mine (Line 2 SE)since 2003 and yes I've gotten tube rush noise (very faint on one side). But this problem can be move to the other side when that tube is moved. Thus the reason for shopping on NOS tubes. The unit performs flawlessly with the exception of the very faint tube-rush noise on ONE side.
Hope to hear from SF preamp owners and Thanks in advance.
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I would like to jump in here regarding tube rolling with S.F. I have had some experence in this. All old stock tubes have a flavor or different sonic note. With sonic frontiers amprex orange globe or bugle boys offer a great degree of musically and considering you need 2 quads they also can be had for less money. I also feel that a tube tester is a good investment ( I have 3 different ones ) There is really no warrenty on 50 yr old tubes... but they should arrive in stated condition. I have sold tubes that test strong, and are quite in my pre-amp, but are noisy in another.Those I have taken back and exchanged for another type in order to find the correct match. |
I have sold tubes that test strong, and are quite in my pre-amp, but are noisy in another. Those I have taken back and exchanged for another type in order to find the correct match. Here is a post from Kevin Deal concerning tube rush noise. ====================== Here are a few posts from AA, tube rush noise . |
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