Hello,

I received my new ToriiMK5 this past June. I really like the sound and the amp has been getting better as I keep using it. However, I think that I am ready now to do some tube rolling. I have seen a couple of videos from Thomas and Stereo and Harley Lovegrove and they suggest a couple of tube  options; El34 Sophia Electric and KT66 from an unspecified brand. I would like to know if there are any suggestions regarding tube rolling that would have an impact in sound. Thomas indicated in his video that the Sophia Electric El34 tubes made the ToriiMK5 sound more like an SET amp (e.g., UFO 2.1). Harley indicated that he did not like the Sophia Electric El34 as much and preferred the KT66 instead.

I am new to tube amps and I understand that I need to find the kind of sound that I like through experimentation. However, I would like to take advantage of the collective wisdom of more experienced tube rollers that are members of the Decware forums. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Happy New Year!!

Hello Silver78, I am brand new to the tube world and I want to experiment a bit with different sounds. I am intrigued by the Sophia Electric EL34 because of what Thomas & Stereo said in his video. He said the Torii sounded more like the UF0 2.1 and was sweeter (maybe softer) with the Sophia tubes. I am curious to know what did you notice when you installed the Sophia El34. My ToriiMK5  came with the standard Decware EL34 tubes.

Thanks for your reply!

Ramón