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Octave Audio V70SE tube recommendations

Hey there!

just recently jumped into the vacuum tube gear. Purchased a V70SE, Looking to start tube rolling, and wondering any of you octave owners can provide some recommendations for tube replacement. I currently have stock (4)  JJ 6550 output tubes, and just installed drivers tubes w/ (1) RCA 12ax7 1950’s black plates and (2) RCA 12 au7 old stocked matched. Current system sounds a little bright or tinny. Perhaps tubes need more time to break in? (About 20hr so far), or I need to replace the output tubes. currently have dynaudio heritage specials, Linn LP 12 and DSM for streaming.  looking for a little warmth and a bit more bass ( would like to avoid a subwoofer), w/o losing detail. Mostly stream when playing background music, then switch to vinyl for serious listening. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

Best

JSing
 

 

 

 

jsinga2d2

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Thanks for the input. I purchased the octave about 7 months ago. Probably have about listening 300-400 hrs on the stock tubes, and 20-30 hrs on the new input tubes. But, seems like the consensus is, I need to burn in the new, input tubes longer, Before changing out the output and/ or exploring the super black box option.

Again, thank you all !

 

 

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