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EL34 upgrade

I'm currently experimenting with my Jolida JD302B and various tubes. I have 3 makes and each are vastly different from each. In terms of preference I would order them as such: (1) Svetlana, (2) Sovtek, (3) Shuguang. They are all the budget versions. I am considering upgrading to either the SED Winged C or Gold Lion Reissue. So my question, is whether I would expect improvements to the preferred Svetlana? I have a pricepoint of $200 for a matched quad and not sure whether I need to go higher to really hear a difference. Also I'm sure I'm sure there are others, so please weigh them in as well.

-JerseyWalt
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sabocat59
98 posts
 
In that case, you should be able to get a very, very good amplifier for around $1000.
metman
233 posts
 
Mikirob:

I paid $800.00 for my amp and it is an all around great performer. it has three 6sn7 tubes and a quad of whatever power tube you choose to utilize. el34, kt88-6550, 6l6-kt66 and is autobias. It's rated at 45-50 wpc but has plenty of power and plays much louder. You won't be disappointed
johnbonn
41 posts
 
Anyone try the 6n3c-e in the Cayin TA30 older version that is biased by pulling the bottom off? If so what were your results and what did you bias too? The earlier point made by a previous poster don't forget the pre tubes bugleboys, rft and sylvania triple micas! Enjoy the music!
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