I can certainly see why Peter switched to 6550s now...

[SadisticMagician]

Just played my VH4 with 6550s (previously EL34s)

Unbelievable...

I can't believe there weren't 6550s in there to begin with.

It's almost like all of the dynamics of the amp were completely opened up.

 

[Duolos]

 

[SadisticMagician]

Can't wait to hear it with the V412F, Terry!

The Tung-Sols are actually killer preamp tubes!

 

[scottph]

I'm sticking with my EL34s...no one here worried about the heat of the 6550 in the long term?

 

[steve_k]

I'm sticking with my EL34s...no one here worried about the heat of the 6550 in the long term?

I tried em (VH4)...hated em. Lost the whooomph of the 34 in Ch.3. The 34's went right back in. I didn't have any of the heat issues a couple people are on about though. They do have a large draw though.

Steve

 

[PaulyPanacea]

well kids...i really dig the 6550 in my Herbert. Hits me right in the sack when its played! I picked up a VH4 from a friend that had EL34s...was great..but i popped some KT77s in...and shaazamm...totally different monster. I may try the 6550s soon...maybe...but diggin the 77s in the VH4.

 

[Ventura]

I've yet to let my brand-spankin' new VH4S work itself in...but thus far, all things considered, I still like th sound of my EL34's better than the currently, stock 6550 tubesets. Granted, we need to open this puppy up, and let 'er breathe... Something I haven't done with much regularity as of late.

The power is huge on the 6550's, but the tone for me is still EL34 - if it doesn't come around I'll swap 'em out, but I am giving it a while...I do know I've heard amazing things about the 6550's offering a whole new sonic dimension, so patience Young Grasshoppah!!

V.