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Offline rbwtapeinterlink-Bob

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What Tubes Are You Using In The Repro and Eros?
« on: September 26, 2012, 02:45:08 PM »
Hello all,
Just wondering what tubes (brand and model numbers) are you using in your Repro and Eros? Are they newer tubes or NOS? Did you arrive at your present choice by tube rolling, reviews or advice from others? Finally, how did your choice of tubes impact the sound you are getting now? Thanks for your response.

bob w.
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Re: What Tubes Are You Using In The Repro and Eros?
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2012, 05:32:28 PM »
Hey Bob,

Here's a link to some tube comparisons I did a long, long time ago.
Since then, I've tried some others (can't really remember much other than a pair of Amperex EF86's right off the top of my head right now) but the TFK 806s and Amperx 7308 (orange globe right at the moment) are still my gold standard.

http://www.tapeproject.com/smf/index.php/topic,164.msg3787.html#msg3787
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Re: What Tubes Are You Using In The Repro and Eros?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 07:17:28 AM »
Hello Steve and thank you for referring me to that great piece you did back in the day. It was not only complete but very informative. I really enjoyed the read and got lots of great stuff from it. Thanks much sir.

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Bob W. (African American) VPI, Ref Standard Grado, Denon 103r, Threshold, DecWare tube pre and Classe pre amp, Jolida tube phono pre amp, (Peter Gunn) modified Magnapan 1.6, Tascam 32-2B & 42B tape decks, Parasound belt drive CD transport, Pacific Valve tube DAC, VPI  TT, various upscale cables.