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Psvane CV181 TII in both driver and splitter on VAC Renaissance 70/70?

Hi everyone, I dropped a pair of Psvane into my VAC ren 70/70 in the splitter sockets, and I love the improved sound.  I currently have EH in the driver sockets, and I'm considering getting another pair of Psvane to drop in there.

Problem is they're a bit pricey, and not available at the snap of a finger.   

The other issue, I've seen people say a mixed setup - one kind of tube for splitting and one for output, will yield a better sound than using the same tube for everything.  Some idea of cancelling out weaknesses vs accentuting them I think.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any thoughts on this.  The improvement from the Psvanes was enough that I'd like to see what I get.

Thanks!


vineland
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lowrider57
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Thanks for the reply. You've experienced the same issue as me with new production Russian tubes. They don't reproduce a smooth, realistic top-end.

Keep us posted on your next tube roll.

vineland OP
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I'll keep you posted.  May be a break in period, for the NOS as well as the psvanes.
decooney
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@vineland are you still feeling good about the PSVANE CV181-TII tubes?  Are they still sounding good?  Lasting  longer than 1-year for you?

decooney
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Ordered a matched pair.  Hope to learn more first hand in 30 days; after shipping and a few weeks of burn-in.  

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