Tubes for BAT VK60. Need help

I'm not sure how much topology difference there is between the 60 and 75, but I switched amps a while back (still using the red bases.) That being the case, take my opinion with a healthy dose of salt. I have read lots of praise for the NOS Sylvanias and aim to snag a pair of them to try in my new(er) toy, but no practical experience with any NOS goodies beyond the reds in your amp.

The description of the reds you provided sounds plausible, but since I didn't do a side-by-side with anything other than the factory 6H8C and some standby EH 6sn7s, I don't really have a frame of reference. FWIW, to my ear, the reds are definitely a warm and articulate tube in my 75. Verrry sweet.

Thanks All.

finding one of the vendors that came recomended in the above posts being closer to me I went with him on the 6c33cb tubes. Matched Quad, + tax + ship = <$200, with 90 day warranty. A bit higher than another one or two but in stock and the quckest available.

6SN7 I'll probably get from VTS. Once I figure out which version suits me for the front two, and 5692 in the six slots of the second stage.

Regarding choice of taps, with the VK60 or VK75 you can try using different taps for t & w. I found my 8R Merlins had a sweeter treble and better bass control with t on the mid tap & w on the high tap. Just couldn't get the best of both worlds without splitting the taps.

Dgarretson
wow! Thanks. I'd have been reticent to do that myself. probaly wouldn't have used two taps at the same time.