Hi all. I ordered a new SL1 ultimate, MK II which I expect in the next 2-3 weeks. I'm very excited as I hear the CAT+ Berning is a wonderful match. Anyway, I have a tube question:
Regarding the linestage, I understand there are 3 6922's and 2 12AX7's. I happen to own a matched PAIR of the very ecellent 1960 vinatge (US-made) Amperex "Pinched Waist" PQ 6922's which I used to wonderful effect in my former First Sound preamp. Naturally, Im thinking they would also sound fab in the CAT, but the CAT used three of these. So in what positions does it make most sense to try the PW's in?
I dont know much about what these tubes do to the signal individually, but I would think that 1 or 2 of them might be more sensitive, hence, I would try them in those positions. I know I could call Ken, but I am sure he would poo poo the whole thing, as i recall he's not for rolling tubes in his gear, but i want to try. You dont need a degree in operations research to figure out that there would be 3 possible ways to insert 2 tubes into three slots, and I guess i could just do it and listen, but i figured I would tap the collective AG community.
Thanks - Art
Regarding the linestage, I understand there are 3 6922's and 2 12AX7's. I happen to own a matched PAIR of the very ecellent 1960 vinatge (US-made) Amperex "Pinched Waist" PQ 6922's which I used to wonderful effect in my former First Sound preamp. Naturally, Im thinking they would also sound fab in the CAT, but the CAT used three of these. So in what positions does it make most sense to try the PW's in?
I dont know much about what these tubes do to the signal individually, but I would think that 1 or 2 of them might be more sensitive, hence, I would try them in those positions. I know I could call Ken, but I am sure he would poo poo the whole thing, as i recall he's not for rolling tubes in his gear, but i want to try. You dont need a degree in operations research to figure out that there would be 3 possible ways to insert 2 tubes into three slots, and I guess i could just do it and listen, but i figured I would tap the collective AG community.
Thanks - Art