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https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl AUDIO FORUMS >> Replacement Tubes >> Possibly interesting input tube https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1638137723 Message started by CAJames on 11/28/21 at 22:15:23 |
Title: Possibly interesting input tube Post by CAJames on 11/28/21 at 22:15:23 Many of us get good results with ECC189 and/or PCC189 (aka 6ES8 and 7ES8) input tubes. Well, thanks to insomnia and ebay I came across another member of the family: the YCC189 aka 5ES8, which is the same tube but with a 5.6 volt heater. I figured that was close enough to take a chance on, esp. since the tubes were dirt cheap. So I bought a sleeve of 5ES8 Raytheons and after a few hours in the UFOs I'm here to tell you they sound really good. Easily my best 4 dollar input tubes. Competitive with tubes costing 3 or 4 times the price ![]() They aren't as plentiful (or AFAIK available in exotic flavors like TFK or Mullard) as the 6 and 7 volt versions, but if you feel like you want a change, and/or want to try tube rolling on the cheap this might be something to consider. |
Title: Re: Possibly interesting input tube Post by MrDerrick on 11/29/21 at 00:22:37 Thank you CAJames, Thats what I love about these amps, they are so tube flexible! |
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