Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact?


My mono block has eight KT 88 tubes(power tubes) and six smaller signal tubes. I'm using the stock tubes that came with each Mono. I think they are JJ tubes.

Rather than replace them all would it be best to change out the signal or the power tubes? Not sure how good the JJ tubes are but I hear they may not be the greatest.

emergingsoul

Showing 1 response by paradisecom

In my experience with my Decware amp, it’s finding the right combination of tubes that is the key. The stock tubes that came with mine were really good. Then I started experimenting with different combinations and since I had several of each type, I ended up with 12 different possible solutions. 
 

In the end, I found that a ~1960 vintage Telefunken signal tube and generic Russian $28 power tubes were the best sounding.