Tried a quad of KT77's in my Aldrich tonight...

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winged c is the finest tube you can buy and killer sounding!
 
Dave ,

Sorry you didnt end up digging the tubes, I will say they have there place but they are not for everyone. Including myself. And I agree 100% I must always try things myself, You can't always believe what you hear ... But it's all good! MORE TOYS ! :thumbsup:
 
Capulin Overdrive":2gls6jk8 said:
told you. :poke:


don't blaim 77's, just blaim JJ! :lol: :LOL:
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:yes: I don't like anything in power tubes jj does. The only 2 times I have ever had an amp fail me, in otherwords go out while in the middle of a song in a set were both tube failures and JJ's both times. :( I like the JJ pre amp tubes but I think the JJ power tubes just suck. :yes: JJ can make the tiny toys but they should leave the big toys to the big boys. :lol: :LOL:
 
never tried the KT77's but always wanted to. As for JJ's, i guess i'm of the opinion that JJ power el34's are VERY reliable and durable in my amps. i love them and have had zero problems with them. Maybe they sound like shit in high gain amps though. i do like the 'winged" c's for humbucking metal tones.

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Dave,, next try the Tung-sol 6550's. Man they work great in my aldrich. :D
 
Hacksaw":2do1hlyb said:
Dave,, next try the Tung-sol 6550's. Man they work great in my aldrich. :D
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+1 i liked the tung sol 6550's in my aldrich, pretty mean!
 
psychodave":3m31icsb said:
dawnofdreamx97":3m31icsb said:
Hacksaw":3m31icsb said:
Dave,, next try the Tung-sol 6550's. Man they work great in my aldrich. :D
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+1 i liked the tung sol 6550's in my aldrich, pretty mean!
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Really? I have never been a fan of 6550's, but I may have to try a quad. I was thinking about popping in a quad of GE 6CA7 big bottles... like I did with the Jose'. I really like the Winged C's though.

So how was the tone different fron the EL34's vs 6550's? I know the differences, but I am curious what you guys thought and did you stay with the 6550's... ;)
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I wont change from the 6550s.. can switch bias with a three way switch mark put in.. 6550 or el34 or Hot El34/Cold6550. so its an easy comparison for me.

probably can't say anyting you don't already know.. bigger headroom, a little punchier, bigger bottom for tuned down, a little less in the mids, which I can add back as you know,, top end sizzle that sets it for me. I can run the depth almost all the way open and its a nice fill. If you where wanting to added bottom ( like the kt77's would a little) then I would think you would like 6550's. The tung-sol seems smoother than the Svel's -c-'s.. most musical by quite a difference to me. I am using Scumbacks M75/h75's.. this combo brings out the vintage marshall tone yet can go into the pissed " meaner" sounds like Dawnofdream97 said.
 
psychodave":3lazefal said:
Yikes... thay are expensive. Like $130 for a matched quad. :doh:

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or not try them!! dang! them went up a bit.. :cry: but ya gotta admit they are pretty :lol: :LOL:
 
Hmmm... I run KT-77's in my Aldrich and think it sounds great. Though I must admit I have been itching to try some Winged C's in the amp.

If someone will loan me a set I will do a comparison. :D No tube money right now :(
 
jaybird":1jua6ma0 said:
Hmmm... I run KT-77's in my Aldrich and think it sounds great. Though I must admit I have been itching to try some Winged C's in the amp.

If someone will loan me a set I will do a comparison. :D No tube money right now :(
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The Winged C's will flat out kill the KT-77's in the Aldrich. I found the Winged C's were far and away the best powertube for use in the Camerons that i owned, they really bring the amps to life!! :rock:
 
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