That is what I have heard. My tube knowledge is limited but I believe I read that the plate dissipation is around 5 watts more than the average 6L6. Does that mean it would necessarily draw more current from the amps power supply?
Tung-Sol 7581A......Wow!!
are really emphasized especially by lead guitar. But the great volume swing makes the guitar often sound very bright. I've played in rock bands most of my life (Drummer/vocalist) so I know what live music sounds like. There is an over emphasis on the dynamics with these 7581a's. I have not heard anything with a wider dynamic range than I experienced last night as I played Molly Hatchet LP. The lead guitarist sounded as if he was playing a hot guitar with a hot amp and an overdrive pedal. I am amazed at the dynamic range...even though it is over extended IMO. Its kinda like a freak of nature. OTOH, I really like these tubes. Detail and tone are very good but more subtle than the 66's. My wife loves them, though she agrees that they get close to being too bright I can see where these tubes are great for less aggressive music. Not sure about classic rock. Then too, most of it sounds pretty doggone good........well, until the dynamics grab you and hurl you against the wall (-:. I'm hoping that the dynamics will ease off some. maybe I'll try some classical music and see what the dynamics do. I have the 1812 Overture on Telarc. But that might knock the walls down. Oh well, I just had to tell someone about it. FWIW, I've read nothing by anyone else in pointing out an extended dynamic range. And because everything is so system dependent, I suspect it will ease off with mine.
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My technical tube knowledge is limited as well, but it looks like both have plate current of 54 amps with plate voltages of 350v. I’d guess the extra 5 watts is a fairly minor impact. When I switched from KT66 to the 7581A, I didn't notice any extra power....I just really liked how they sounded. More so over time, but it's subjective, and system dependent.
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Its my understanding that he 7581 has the same output as the KT66...that 5 extra watts. that @knotscott spoke about. One thing few have mentioned is the pretty blue light the tube emits. BTW @knotscott what "Dyna/VTA monoblocks" are you running? |
Nice. I have one of the Latino VTA Dyna 70's. great little amp. I liked it so much that I bought Don Sachs Kootenay 120. Do took the design of the ST120 and customized it with the best of parts, auto bias, dual mono Power supplies, It sound great. I often wanted to try the Mk IV's. I'm surprised that VTA didn't offer that amp as a kit or assembled. |
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