BAT VK-60 tubes

NOS 6SN7's just arrived from Upscale. Kevin Deal is the real deal on these. Music is just like Jfrech mentioned - AWESOME

Brianw, the 6SN7's are early 60's Russian, no less, that Kevin is using on the VK-60 retube. There are 2 different ones for the 2 front tubes ($5 more as well). They may not look as nice as American made, but the sound is really good!
BTW, these tubes are also available from ATSI, but with no differentiation between the 2 front tubes and the 6 back tubes.

Cfjohn, I was all set for the SE upgrade last year until Victor informed me of the board situation. And with "C" boards, it's not very cost effect at over $4k. So, I bought a 30SE preamp, and got all the SE magic plus big improvement on the 3i that I had.
Even the board upgrade is pricey, so with the old tubes about the only sensible thing is to just retube. Even with the old tubes the sound is still supreme.
BTW, how do you find the 60SE to differ from the non SE-60?

Scifi, Thanks for the tip. Just spent an hour at vintage tubes. Seems to be a good way to go. Have you bought any tubes there? Steve

The re-tube is complete. This has been the most cost effective upgrade imaginable.
Highly recommended to anyone with an older VK-60 with age and a mix of tubes.
The 6C33's from BAT are expensive and can be gotten from other places for less.
Matching not important with the vk-60, so can save a bit by shopping. The tubes all come from same plant in Russia.
The 6SN7's from Upscale are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!