Amps Using the 211 Tube


All things being equal (built quality, part quality, good design, etc) will a SE amp using the 211 tube sound better (I know it is subjective) than SE amps using other more typical tubes such as 6L6, etc? I want to know if there is something special about an amp using the 211 tube as far as sound quality.
Thank you
ruben1

Showing 1 response by onemug

My faves are 300b and 2a3 amps but I have been using (sometimes) a 211 SET on my Maggie 3.6's. I like the sound I'm getting from it.

Everyone will have their own taste. I wouldn't call the 211 any more special than my 300b, it's "horses for courses" and the Maggies like the 211. I did put the 211 on my hi-eff system and there's still that triode magic but I prefer the 300b on that system.

So the classic answer: It depends.