Hi,
I have recently changed the valves in my Ref3, replacing the 6550 valve in the power supply with a Svetlana 6550 winged C and the five 6H30 valves with some Electro Harmonix gold pin. All valves were purchased from Hotrox here in the Uk. I`m still wondering if I have done the right thing using these and wonder if I should have purchased a full set from Absolute Sounds. I originally spoke to a couple of Ab Sounds dealers and looked at a few forums etc but I found it difficult to be conclusive about what make of valve would have been originally supplied. I went round in circles between Sovtek, Sed & Svetlana. In short, have I done the right thing here? The Sovtek 6550 was only around half the price of the Svetlana that I ended up buying so I assumed it would be a better valve. I was also recommended the Electro Harmonix gold pin.
Opinions seem hugely varied and I`m looking for some clarification here if at all possible.
Many thanks,
Paul.
I have recently changed the valves in my Ref3, replacing the 6550 valve in the power supply with a Svetlana 6550 winged C and the five 6H30 valves with some Electro Harmonix gold pin. All valves were purchased from Hotrox here in the Uk. I`m still wondering if I have done the right thing using these and wonder if I should have purchased a full set from Absolute Sounds. I originally spoke to a couple of Ab Sounds dealers and looked at a few forums etc but I found it difficult to be conclusive about what make of valve would have been originally supplied. I went round in circles between Sovtek, Sed & Svetlana. In short, have I done the right thing here? The Sovtek 6550 was only around half the price of the Svetlana that I ended up buying so I assumed it would be a better valve. I was also recommended the Electro Harmonix gold pin.
Opinions seem hugely varied and I`m looking for some clarification here if at all possible.
Many thanks,
Paul.
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