490t tube change time??

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:20 pm

Snoop65 wrote:
MRHP wrote:Thinking about trying these next, good choice-bad choice??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290720351947?ss ... 1423.l2649
Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.

Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.

Snoop65 · Post by **Snoop65** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:24 pm

MRHP wrote:
Snoop65 wrote:
MRHP wrote:Thinking about trying these next, good choice-bad choice??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290720351947?ss ... 1423.l2649
Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.
Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.

Oops!!! I thought you had the 12AX7 Mullards. Did you talk to Chauss?

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:31 pm

Snoop65 wrote:Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.

Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.[/quote]
Oops!!! I thought you had the 12AX7 Mullards. Did you talk to Chauss?[/quote]

Not yet, probably should before I buy it now

Chauss · Post by **Chauss** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:08 am

Those look look Blackburn Mullards....nice rare tube- go for it!!!
How did you like the RFT's? - I think they are a little "crisper" than the Mullards, but then again each system is a bit different too.
If you like acoustic guitar music- the Mullards are a GREAT tube for that!

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:50 pm

Chauss wrote:Those look look Blackburn Mullards....nice rare tube- go for it!!!
How did you like the RFT's? - I think they are a little "crisper" than the Mullards, but then again each system is a bit different too.
If you like acoustic guitar music- the Mullards are a GREAT tube for that!

Check toward the bottom of page 8, that was my first impression of the RFT's. I really like them and they are not even broke in yet.

Chauss · Post by **Chauss** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:59 pm

Good to hear- Glad you are enjoying them!They are one of my favorites-at least in my system-
Mullards are right behind them but sound best with more "intimate" music IMHO (ie: smaller settings)

Cheers!

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:12 pm

What about Telefunken E188CC.....any thoughts?? The Mullard 12AX7's got away from me

Snoop65 · Post by **Snoop65** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:18 pm

MRHP wrote:What about Telefunken E188CC.....any thoughts?? The Mullard 12AX7's got away from me

Those are 7308's part of the 6DJ8/6922 family.

Snoop65 · Post by **Snoop65** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:22 pm

And I've never heard them.

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:57 pm

Well I was going to try the TFK's but some dude had some nice Siemens CCa's for sale so I got them instead. $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Snoop65 · Post by **Snoop65** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:21 pm

Dennis47 · Post by **Dennis47** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 2:03 pm

MRHT,
What tubes did you finally decide to go with in your SD/A 490t?
I'm interested in a recommendation for upgrade tubes for my 490t

Thanks...

Snoop65 · Post by **Snoop65** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:20 pm

Be careful, tube rolling is a pathway to the darkside!

UncleMeat · Post by **UncleMeat** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:58 pm

Try some Amperex Bugle Boys. I found the late 50's or early 60's era to have the best overall sound for my system (to me).

MRHP · Post by **MRHP** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:31 am

Dennis47 wrote:MRHT,
What tubes did you finally decide to go with in your SD/A 490t?
I'm interested in a recommendation for upgrade tubes for my 490t

Thanks...

Hey Dennis,
Sorry for the slow reply I've been working alot of hours lately.
After nearly wearing to tube sockets out of my 490t I find myself always coming back to the Siemens CCa. They just work. As Bob once said "everything is there". I know they can be expensive but you will forget about the cost once you hear them.

CarverAudio.com

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