blisshifi....Thank you very much for that information.I`m going to go ahead and have the upgrade done.I`ll let the stock tube get some time on it and then maybe shop for another tube once I`m familiar with the Sovtek sound.
Thanks again Steve |
Just a follow up: I got the T power supply back and I played 3 albums that I`m very familiar with and there's no extra tubey softening or rounding going on at all. Very clean and detailed. No added tube noise either which was a concern too. All good ! Not going to leave the Sovtek in there after all so I`ll be looking for a better tube.
@blisshifi ..If you decide you might sell one of those tubes I`m all ears :) |
@lula It` doesn`t add too much tube sound is what I meant.It sounds great and it`s way far from being broke in.I`m certain it will get better with more time on it.
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Swapped out the Sovtek 5AR4 for a Philips 5R4GYS (Thanks Juan !!👍) The change was immediately noticeable, so much better all around... ALL AROUND ! More definition across the board, bass notes caught my attention right off. More edge to the strings, images are wider and deeper. I can definitely hear deeper into the mix. I`m not a wordsmith by any stretch so I`ll just say that the Philips 5R4GYS is a revelation and is worth every penny. I`m so very glad I didn`t waste any time trying to get a feel for the Sovtek while breaking it in for 100 + hours. Had I done so, I would have sat there shaking my head wondering why I didn`t put the Philips in sooner. IMO... this ModWright 'T' rectifier power supply upgrade for the ModWright PH 9.0 along with this Philips 5R4GYS tube is quite simply a must have. I think it`s the best upgrade of a product that I`ve ever done. Absolutely loving it and should only get better with some hours on it.
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@blisshifi"I'm glad the tube arrived safely for you and that you are enjoying it. Remember, it was my last one, and a spare, so I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds even better after 100 hours"Thanks again, and yep I`m sure it will get better too. A 5R4GY was one of Dan's top picks when I asked about replacing the Sovtek and I can see why 👍 |
@travisg :"I’m using the Sophia Aqua II 274B rectifier. Sounds pretty good. Wondering if I should try the Philips 5R4GYS?" YES ! |
@pistha All I did was roll the tube in so that it didn`t lean one way or the other. I wouldn`t worry about it one bit. Did you listen first to the Sovtek ? Just curious |
@pistha It`s amazing that one tube does makes that much difference. Well worth the investment of both upgrades but changing out that Sovtek tube to a vintage type 5AR4 is transformative 👍 |
@hifi59 ...Nice write up. I recently pulled the 6922 Reflectors and put a set of Voskhod 1975 6N23P Rocket Logo SWGP Grey Shield`s in and they are going to stay put ! Highly recommended
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@blisshifi the tubes that were replaced were actually Reflektor 6H23N-EB`s no less. The Reflektor 6C45`s are in there already 👍 |
