retube VTL amp


It's time to retube my VTL MB250. The unit is 5 years old w/ the original tubes. I just lost one tube and so its time to retube.

This will be my first to completely retube this amplifier. In fact, it will be my first time to retube an amplifier with so many tubes, 10 tubes per side.

To me, it seems the easiest thing is to purchase the complete set from VTL? If you have purchased tubes from VTL, I would like to read your thoughts, pros/cons.

Any advise with purchasing tubes from another vendor? Any recommendations?
mybuddy

Showing 1 response by loontoon

I have Manley Reference 350's.

Be glad you ain't got KT90's Schieza. The good one's are no longer made, but Kevin Deal tells me the new EH version are a little more lively, hmm what does that mean.

Tube dealers, Kevin Deal, or jim McShane are good choices, you know what your getting and they stand behind them.

I am toob rolling again. The current NOS Phillips @ about 5-10 each depending upon whom you buy them from are pretty good. Better than stock VTL.

The Sylvania's the old one's, I don't like as much as the newer ones. I am finding that more and more. I am not a fan of the Chineese tubes I've heard yet.

Mullard as new, as in new 6550's out. They are new on the market and pricey. If you can hold out a couple of more months those will drop in price like a rock.

I have a new set of 83 vinatge Mullard 12at7's that came in yesterday. $13 each. I will roll those, and give me a day or two to listen and I'll tell you what I think.

loon