Svet 6550s - correct bias range(MOD50/RM50)?

[jkdsteve]

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

 

[aeroic]

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

The manual says 35-45mA, but I like mine in the 47-49mA range personally.

Eric

 

[Buckeyedog]

I put mine around 45/46.

 

[jmgman69]

48/50 sounds pretty good and I run them in everything

 

[richedie]

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

I find EH KT88s a little warmer and smoother than my Svet 6550s but your mileage may vary. The 6550s can sound glassy and brash/metallic at high volumes.

 

[aeroic]

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

I find EH KT88s a little warmer and smoother than my Svet 6550s but your mileage may vary. The 6550s can sound glassy and brash/metallic at high volumes.

must be those celestion neos... i've never had "glassy / brash / metallic" tones at high volumes w/ my 6550s personally....quite the contrary..

From what I've read, and talked to other ppl that have played the Neos...metallic...stiff...and harsh / brash were comments they've made towards them.

We'll see what ppl think this weekend at the Sweetwater gig

 

[jmgman69]

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

I find EH KT88s a little warmer and smoother than my Svet 6550s but your mileage may vary. The 6550s can sound glassy and brash/metallic at high volumes.

must be those celestion neos... i've never had "glassy / brash / metallic" tones at high volumes w/ my 6550s personally....quite the contrary..

I have to agree here,no glassy and/or brash and I run the shit hot!!!

 

[richedie]

Actually it was through the Randall with Neos and through a TM212 with CL80s. I had both at practice. I have been trying both out to see which is the keeper. I am still on the fence. I am waiting for a T75 to arrive also.

You know I've always thought these were basically like KT88s but figured I'd check.

I got 'em at 42mA right now and sound OK to me...but that'd be low for KT88s right?

I find EH KT88s a little warmer and smoother than my Svet 6550s but your mileage may vary. The 6550s can sound glassy and brash/metallic at high volumes.

must be those celestion neos... i've never had "glassy / brash / metallic" tones at high volumes w/ my 6550s personally....quite the contrary..

From what I've read, and talked to other ppl that have played the Neos...metallic...stiff...and harsh / brash were comments they've made towards them.

We'll see what ppl think this weekend at the Sweetwater gig

 

[richedie]

Are you guys usin the older stock Svet 6550s or the new, cheaper ones with hte oval holes in the plate? Older ones supposedly sound awesome.

 

[aeroic]

Are you guys usin the older stock Svet 6550s or the new, cheaper ones with hte oval holes in the plate? Older ones supposedly sound awesome.

i'm using whatever thetubestore.com stocks. those have been my favorite tube to date...

Always have been very cautious of using NOS...as it can be a BIG money pit... I've had on numerous occassions NOS tubes die quickly...and they aren't warranted. Jon @ thetubestore warrants his tubes...as does others like Dougstubes..etc.

Only NOS tube I use personally is the NOS JP 5751.

Eric

 

[jkdsteve]

Are you guys usin the older stock Svet 6550s or the new, cheaper ones with hte oval holes in the plate? Older ones supposedly sound awesome.

Same as aeroic..whatever I gots from thetubestore.com