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Leben CS 600 tube rolling

I am thinking of trying a new set of power tubes in my Leben cs600.  As the NOS EL 34 and 6L6 are drying up ( or getting too expensive ) I thought I would try new production KT 66 ot KT 88.  In part just for fun and to check out a different sound.

I have the output tube compatibility settings chart for Leben.

For the KT 66 and 88, under the plate voltage column, they have a delta sign.  I am not sure what that means?

Has anyone tried these alternate tubes?

Thanks

MP

mdrone
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randybrinkman
14 posts
 

KT66 should be a drop in replacement for 6L6.  KT77 is a drop in replacement for EL34.  KT88 is it’s on beast.

randybrinkman
14 posts
 

6CA7 is a drop in replacement for EL34 and sounds like an EL34 on steroids.

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dekay
5,563 posts
 

Take a look @ the following links.

 

https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/leben-cs600cs660p-vacuum-tube-settings-tables/

 

https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/tube-rolling-in-the-new-leben-cs-600x-integrated-amplifier-sophia-electric-vacuum-tubes-nos-12bh7as/

DeKay

 

 

mdrone OP
125 posts
 

I have seen that table as well.

I am not sure what to do with the plate voltage KT 66 and 88 which are listed as up or down.  Is it try and see how it sounds?

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mdrone OP
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Hi Facten,

In the owners manual, it lists all the other tubes that the CS600 can use.

The options extend beyond the EL34 and 6L6 and include the KT 66, 77 and 88.

I have corresponded with the importer who echoed those options.

My goal is to see if there are other options in new production tubes other than the EL34 and 6L6; as I don't like the current options and the NOS EL34, 6L6 market is drying up.

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