I prefer RAM Labs EL34's over RFT EL34's and Gold Lion KT88's. The RAM Labs are a steal @ $140 for a quad. Using NOS Amperex 7308's and TungSol 6SN7WGT's from Brent Jessie.
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
Hello all, I have a one year old Cary SLI 80 HS and I have not changed a thing on it. Same tube set it came from the factory with. KT88's are Psvane, input tubes are JJ's. It is a sublime match with my Volti Razz speakers.
My question is this, what have you all tried with rolling tubes? Anyone try output variants? EL34's, KT 77 or 66's. Or have you changed out input tubes and noted and enjoyable difference?
Any and all suggestions would be welcome.
Thank you,
Doug
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@immatthewj yes to both questions. I've purchased tubes from RAM Labs multiple times dating back to 2017 when I acquired a Music Reference RM9 MKII amp. I recently purchased a back up quad of their EL34's as they are that good and a tremendous value @ $35/tube. Audiogoner @clio09 took over RAM Labs when Roger Modjeski of Music Reference passed. |
@immatthewj I recall Roger Modjeski telling me they are Shuguang made to mimic NOS Mullard sound quality. @clio09 may want to weigh in to confirm. I don't recommend Mullard re-issues, as I found them to be bland and soft when used in a Music Reference RM9. |