2. amps-preamps
  3. 1169301569

Tubes for Chardonnay

I've read a fair number of the posts re: replacement tubes for various Supratek pres so sorry if I've missed postings that address my specific question. I'm looking for a tube combination that will bring out more of the timbre of recordings. The Chardonnay has great tone, tremendous heft and body; however, I miss some of the timbral detail of instruments. I'm using a Citation II and RWA Signature 30 as amps. My source is Cary 306/200 (sometimes through a DAC AH).

I have all stock tubes: Sovtek 5AR4, EH 6SN7EH and Sovtek 5881.

Thanks for any help you can give.
Bob
holderlin
2 responses Add your response
kgturner's avatar
kgturner
663 posts
 
i'm using a bendix 6106 rectifier, electro-harmonix 6SN7, and sovtek KT66. check this thread here for more tube options:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1112733965&read&keyw&supratek+tube&&st0
holderlin OP
20 posts
 
Thanks,

The reference was perfect! I've ordered a couple of Sylvania 6SN7s (late 50s or early 60s) and two Tung-sol 5881s from Vintage Tube Services.

Can't wait to hear what difference they make.

Thanks again,
bob
Log in to respond
More to discover
80x80
TriangleART I-20 Tube Single-ended Integrated amplifier
80x80
TriangleART P200 Tube Phonostage Editors Choice Award
80x80
TriangleART L200 MK2 Dual Mono Tube Preamplifier