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Tube Flavor

Whats the best way to get a true taste of different tubes?  Should I change all preamp and power tubes with the same manufacturer?  For instance, I think the best way to truly understand a certain cable companies flavor is to have an entire spool of the same cables, ie all Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8’s...

I feel like cables, tubes, even equipment each has its own flavor or house sound.  
So, now that Im going to swap some power tubes should I get a matching set of pre amp tubes too?  I feel like if I have 3 or 4 complete sets, i can get a feel for each and THEN start mixing and matching accordingly,

Anyways, this tube stuff is fun and it sounds so dang good to these ears that I wont go back if I can help it.
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jerryg123
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@hilde45 YAWN!!!!!!!


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performance_series
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b_limo,

You're having a blast with your new tube integrated amp purchase, congratulations! Looks like you got some good advice and learnings from people on this thread too.

I don't have tubes at the moment, but am considering it, so thanks for bringing up the conversation about where to start, tube brands, sources, etc. And thanks to everyone else that took the time to provide helpful information and/or share their experiences.

hilde45, thank you for your comments, I personally found them very useful. Seems that almost every thread is spoiled by someone these days, too bad. I tried to defend someone yesterday, but ended up being dragged through the mud for it. Oh well, doesn't bother me that some people are that unhappy in life and (try) to take it out on others.

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hilde45
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@performance_series Thanks for your comment. I think it takes a village to keep civility alive. 

@b_limo The more I think about it, the more I'm wondering if the Raven will give your Salks what they need for best performance. Hope you can report!
antigrunge2
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@performance_series,

thanks for your heatfelt comment: our’s is a beautiful hobby and ignoring spoilsports isn‘t always easy. All the more credit to you for trying to put them in their place.

Enjoy the music
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