I'm considering upgrading my Belles 21A at an authorized dealer overseas, they tell me that the upgrade is much better than the Auricap. Should I go ahead with the upgrade?
I had a 21A on loan for an audition and it was the stock unit. I don't remember what the stock output coupling caps were. But definitely remember seeing several Orange drops. I advice replacing those caps as well. They tend to blunt the transients, especially the trailing end. Also, I'm sure you have rolled the tubes?
I haven't rolled the tubes yet since I hear the unit comes with Mullards. Which tubes are better 5814A or 12AU7? Any recommendations for the system listed below will be welcomed:
21A Belles tube Pre Belles 150A Ref Rega Apollo MI2 Biwire Goertz AQ Columbia IC Vandersteen 2 Ce Sig II
the mullards were too rolled off at the extremes for me. the tubes i like best are raytheon 5814a(great),raytheon 12au7(great), brimar 13d5(great), cbs/hytron 5814wa(great), rca 5814. for a smoother sound any of the conn or baldwin organ 12au7.
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