Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody


I will have a Supratek Chenin in my set up in a day or so. Since so many folks are rolling tubes around here I was hoping to garner a comprehensive list of everybodies favorite tube compliments. Be it NOS or NIB or WLATB (Whatever's layin around the basement)
Being that the "Deal of the Century" thread is a little more like a novel I figured this would be a good place to post questions and answers related to one subject of Supratek amps and pres.
On to the subject of me. I don't have immediate plans to swap tubes as I've figured that Mr. Maloney would supply us with something listenable for the break in period. But, since so many have reported such dramatic improvments I want to ask this question:
What is your favorite compliment for quietest gain and dynamics in the phono stage?
I will be using the Chenin exclusively for vinyl ( I don't have a CD player) and listen to loads of early rock and roll and Jazz bands, smaller jazz bands mostly, quartets and quintets. Some classical, the usual Beethoven and Mozart, but usually just a lot of loud garage rock.
Ok, now lets see what happens.
mc5baby

Showing 2 responses by jtgofish

I am now using TJ meshplate PX4s.These sound better than the EH 300bs.Maybe not as expressive as the TJ 300bs but tonally similar and probably tighter bass.

JT
Larry,I have used the TJ and the EH 300bs.They are quite different sounding.The EH sounds much drier.On balance I much prefer the TJ meshplate although on initial listening I thought the EH was better.The TJ sounds more valvey I guess.
I have also heard the Western Electric but really didn't think it was anything special[certainly not worth the price].

I am going to the temple of Supratek this morning.Mick is going to guide me through restoring some old Crown stats.I might get to hear his latest project-a valve active crossover.

JT