What brand of 6L6 tubes do you like an why?

[Transcend]

For high gain stuff where all the sound-shaping comes from the pre-amp the output tubes have neglible influence on tone unless your amp is totally dimed (including the master volume).

It's more important that the tubes are reliable.

I think this is one of the biggest myths out there - you will definitely notice a difference in punch with good valves versus cr@p ones.

+1

I'm sure people think this because it's written on the Soldano website, but you'll notice a difference even at low volume between something like an EL34 and a 6550 for example.

Even the same valve type from different manufacturers can give a considerable boost/drop in tone

[HTH AMPS]

For high gain stuff where all the sound-shaping comes from the pre-amp the output tubes have neglible influence on tone unless your amp is totally dimed (including the master volume).

It's more important that the tubes are reliable.

I think this is one of the biggest myths out there - you will definitely notice a difference in punch with good valves versus cr@p ones.

+1

I'm sure people think this because it's written on the Soldano website, but you'll notice a difference even at low volume between something like an EL34 and a 6550 for example.

Even the same valve type from different manufacturers can give a considerable boost/drop in tone

I agree with both you guys, maybe we should do a mythbusters FAQ on amps  :lol:

[Telerocker]

I have found that in modern amps power valves do change the sound and quite drastically.

I have noticed huge differences between
JJ (good and reliable)
EH (shrill in the highs and generally makes amps sound thin)
=C= excellent in every aspect but double the price of most other valves

For this reason I swapped my EH 6V6's (not 6L6's) got JJ's. I gig every weekend once or twice. Never a problem.  :)

[timski]

Well, FWIW after my previous controversial comment, in my '73 Vibrolux Reverb I use JAN Philips 6L6WGB which are basically a 5881 so you get a bit less headroom than with the usual 6L6GC.

My current set has lasted 5years, and I usually play the amp at break-up point where I know the power valves are being properly pushed.

[HTH AMPS]

Well, FWIW after my previous controversial comment, in my '73 Vibrolux Reverb I use JAN Philips 6L6WGB which are basically a 5881 so you get a bit less headroom than with the usual 6L6GC.

My current set has lasted 5years, and I usually play the amp at break-up point where I know the power valves are being properly pushed.

I remember when you could get those valves for £11.00 each - great valves, love them.

[timski]

Well, FWIW after my previous controversial comment, in my '73 Vibrolux Reverb I use JAN Philips 6L6WGB which are basically a 5881 so you get a bit less headroom than with the usual 6L6GC.

My current set has lasted 5years, and I usually play the amp at break-up point where I know the power valves are being properly pushed.

I remember when you could get those valves for £11.00 each - great valves, love them.

You don't look that old...

[HTH AMPS]

Well, FWIW after my previous controversial comment, in my '73 Vibrolux Reverb I use JAN Philips 6L6WGB which are basically a 5881 so you get a bit less headroom than with the usual 6L6GC.

My current set has lasted 5years, and I usually play the amp at break-up point where I know the power valves are being properly pushed.

I remember when you could get those valves for £11.00 each - great valves, love them.

You don't look that old...

cheers, £5.00 in the mail to Timski  :lol:

[asianaxeman]

I have found that in modern amps power valves do change the sound and quite drastically.

I have noticed huge differences between
JJ (good and reliable)
EH (shrill in the highs and generally makes amps sound thin)
=C= excellent in every aspect but double the price of most other valves

EHX are my fave, warmer, less shril and harsh than JJs - but never found them to be thin.

[d1dsj]

Well, FWIW after my previous controversial comment, in my '73 Vibrolux Reverb I use JAN Philips 6L6WGB which are basically a 5881 so you get a bit less headroom than with the usual 6L6GC.

My current set has lasted 5years, and I usually play the amp at break-up point where I know the power valves are being properly pushed.

Another vote for the JAN Philips here.