What is tube rolling?

tbromgard09-22-2009 6:47pm

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,206 posts 01-21-2013 at 08:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ROTF/LMAO
phaelon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,053 posts 01-23-2013 at 03:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yikes! I had it all wrong. Ive been rolling new tubes on floor for a while, thinking that would improve their performance.
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 01-23-2013 at 06:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete there are some tubes, like amperex and telefunken that are fairly consistent in there sonic characteristics. in fact i have found many tubes having the same "flavor" or affect upon sound, regardless of the component, which is why i ususally favor the following brands: mullard, rca and brimar.
nonoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,094 posts 01-23-2013 at 10:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I thought it was like log rolling but I crushed them all in my bathtub and went back to SS. All the best, Nonoise
tbromgard OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 814 posts 01-24-2013 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jeez I started this thread so long ago I dont even remember it. How did it get revived? BTW-I have a tube amp now and have swapped out the stock tubes for some gold lions and other nice sounding tubes. Massive improvement.