I haven't studied which tubes each uses, but I can tell you there's definitely a difference in sound, with the Masseto being an indisputable step up. I'd agree completely with Sibelius - the "not better or worse, just different" principle may apply to the power amps, but that hasn't been my experience with the pres.
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According to two reviews I read here is the tube complments Monbrisson Masseto Ecc82--- line stage vLcp86--- Line stage Ef86---- Phono stage 6189W--- Phono stage 6BM8---- Line stage regulator 12AT7--- Phono Stage 6BM8---- Phono stage Regulator 2- 6X4WA--Rectifiers 6X4----- Rectifier info from Stereophile and 6 moons |
Just an info based on the look inside my Monbrison: entry 2 6X4 line 2 ECL94s (fantasy name, an ECL tube nevertheless) phono stage: 2 ECC82/12AU7 and 2 ECC83/12AX7 The former Monbrison version without window incorporated 2 x EF86 Phono Input, 1 x 12AU7/6189W Phono Output, 2 x ECL82 Line. I haven't seen any Massetto, as it has not officially been imported in the EU. |
Hi @milesandmiles , How are you? May I ask you to share the tube positions for the 2 12AU7 and 2 12AX7 tubes as I forgot to mark the positions after removing the tubes for checking. I have the same Monbrison. Many thanks See Meng |
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