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Hovland HP-100 Users

Do you use or have you used the Hovland HP-100? If so, do you find it to be overly tough on the tubes? The last couple sets of NOS Mullards that I installed seemed to get noisy rather quickly, after about six months. Have you experienced this issue?

Also, have you tried the EAT 12AX7's? They are very pricey!
stickman451
farmdoc
45 posts
 
2nd owner, stock Sovteks, no fuss, no problem. I really like the sound, looks, and don't plan to change anytime soon. That being said, would like to A/B a First Sound Deluxe Mk III with this baby.
nglazer
845 posts
 
Stickman,

I moved up -- and it really was a move up -- to a Wyetech Opal and have not looked back. After rolling different tubes, I now use Sylvania Bad Boys and Russian NOS 6sn7's or whatever the Russian equivalent was and have been very happy. It's the one component I hardly ever think of replacing.

Neal
stickman451 OP
553 posts
 
I've listened to the Opal before, it's a very good piece. I may have to re-visit it when I move on from the Hovland.
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tabl10s
1,070 posts
 
Do you have a Wytech amp?
stickman451 OP
553 posts
 
No, I use VTL 125 MB's (EL-34's) on my KHorns and a pair of Cary 500MB's on my Magnepans.
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