What's yer favorite tubes?

Aball, I enjoy the GE blackplates as well and currently have a pair in my bedroom system's little Jolida hybrid integrated and a several more in a drawer for spares. I've also enjoyed the Raytheon 5751 triple mica blackplates, which are different than the Raytheon double micas with the distinctive propellor getter. They're a bit tighter than the Sylvanias, meaning not quite so lush, but they present an equally involving sound.

The Sylvania 3 mica black plates have become famous (I think mostly due to Joe's write-up on AA) and they pretty much live up to the hype in my Jolida JD100 cdp. However, I almost prefer the GE black plates - depends on my mood. Both are excellent replacements for 12AX7s. They have convinced me to get more tube equipment! The GEs are a little more accurate than the Syls and seem to have a tighter bottom end. The soundstage has fantastic 3D imaging compared with new Sovtek and EH 12AX7s.

Sylvania 5751 triple mica blackplates made the most profound difference over any other tube in my setup. Heaven can wait.

Fee Waybill in concert :--))