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tube types some reccomendations you experts

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by rodl2005, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. Jun 26, 2008 #1
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    As I've mentioned B4 I will be purchasing a set of 6L6GC's(or whatever u guys reccomend as similar/better) for my V4BH

    AND a set of 6 KT88's/6550's for my SVT2 SO I would VERY MUCH appreciate your opinions on which would be best to buy.
    I've bought JJKT77's from eurotubes.com B4 with good results & it's usually far cheaper to buy from USA & send 'em to Aus.
    What Do U think of these? - for the 4 matched for the V4BH??

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TAD-6L6-WGC-...14998QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

    Or these? Any differences?? If So what???

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TAD-6L6GC-Bl...14998QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

    Sorry I'm such a dork when it comes to the tech side o' things.... I just need 'em to A. sound good B. Be reliable & last C. NOT be the price of SOME NOS vintage types I can't afford to pay HUGE $$$ for a set

    These.....

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Winged-C-6L6...14998QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262


    or these-will these work for V4BH-where 6L6GC's are now???
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JJ-KT66-Tube...14998QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262


    or a matched sextet of these for the SVT2
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Valve-Art-KT...14998QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262


    Any views - info appreciated:help:

    Thanx
     
  2. Jun 26, 2008 #2
    lowend1

    lowend1

    Feb 15, 2005
    I buy all my tubes from Lord Valve at NBS electronics. LV is on top of EVERYTHING when it comes to guitar/bass amp tubes. His e-mail catalogs are great to read even if you don't need anything, and his prices are the lowest I've found.
    http://www.nebsnow.com/LordValve

    Another good egg is Ned at Triode Electronics
    http://store.triodestore.com/

    Between these two, you should get a top-notch tube education. Good luck in your quest!
     
  3. Jun 26, 2008 #3
    Bassmec

    Bassmec

    May 9, 2008
    Ipswich UK
    Proprietor Springvale Studios
    I have been very interested in these golden lion by sovtek reissue tubes watford valves where selling they are supposed to be faithful reproductions of the GEC tubes I have now but I can't find any reviews and stock seems very hard to get hold of.
    Other than that JJtesla or winged C seem very popular.
    :ninja:
     
  4. Jun 27, 2008 #4
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    Thanx Lowend1 for the links- will do that!!!
    BUT I really do want some views on how the different tibes react/last/quality... etc.... & often shop info isn't the MOST reliable- as they're interested in selling U a valve... ;-)

    So anyone that AINT a tube salesman got any info 4 me- would be greatly recieved!!!

    Thanx also Bassmec... for your info & -Yeah me too!
     
  5. Jun 27, 2008 #5
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I can't complain about the JJ 6L6's in my 64 B-15.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2008 #6
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    Yeah I agree-so far-with what I've experienced- re JJ tubes! EUROTUBES.COM did me a good deal & the KT77's worked a treat!!!
    Do YOU or anyone else know if KT66's are a direct replacement/drop in/substitute for 6L6GC's??????
     
  7. Jun 28, 2008 #7
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    BUMPITY bump
    Do YOU or anyone else know if KT66's are a direct replacement/drop in/substitute for 6L6GC's??????
     
  8. Jun 29, 2008 #8
    anderbass

    anderbass

    Dec 20, 2005
    Phoenix. Az.
  9. Jun 29, 2008 #9
    Bassmec

    Bassmec

    May 9, 2008
    Ipswich UK
    Proprietor Springvale Studios
    Full KT88's have higher heater current than 6l6 types like 6550's
    KT66 is also marginally more heater current too.
    I use partridge transformers in my Hiwatt clone amps so heater current is not an issue, you can hardly bend the tails into the tag board they are that thick.
    I am hoping my Custom Marshall Guitar amp output transformer is finished being knitted by Mr Sowter and I can collect it this week.
    That will be a sharp old saw with with that big old lump in there as we might say in Suffolk.
    :ninja:
     
  10. Jun 29, 2008 #10
    Bassmec

    Bassmec

    May 9, 2008
    Ipswich UK
    Proprietor Springvale Studios
    If I where going to re valve/bias a 6l6 type amp for kinkless tetrodes
    I would be monitoring the power transformer temperature closely
    till I really knew it was safe.
    I would only buy good tested matched
    Gec valves. Otherwise you will reduce the output and anyway the amp will run sightly hotter even with well biased KT77's.
    :ninja:
     
  11. Jun 29, 2008 #11
    hired hand

    hired hand

    Nov 6, 2007
    USA, CA, 94585
    The Winged C's, JJ's, and TAD's are all good choices. But I would not buy from Ebay. A good tube dealer will burn tubes for at least 24 hours. You would be shocked at how many they toss out after the burn. You should check in with the two guys below if you are new to tubes. Good Luck.

    http://www.kcanostubes.com/content/

    http://www.eurotubes.com/
     
  12. Jun 29, 2008 #12
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    Thanks guys- I dunno squat about actual tubes...as I always say- I just know what I think sounds good!

    Dealt w/ Eurotubes B4 with good results so will be either them or Tubedepot etc.

    Thanx again!
     
  13. Jun 29, 2008 #13
    keyboardguy

    keyboardguy Supporting Member

    May 11, 2005
  14. Jun 30, 2008 #14
    rodl2005

    rodl2005

    Jun 1, 2005
    Tasmania, Australia
    Thanx some more & again!