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September 26, 2017, 06:47 PM #1Super Moderator
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845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
I'm thinking about loading up Triode Corp TRX-M845 amps with better tubes, most likely the 845. I just saw these Shopia Electric tubes and wonder if anyone have any experience with these or Sophia Electric in general. I know Psvane or Elrog is an option but some can get pricey. I'd need a total of 6 new tubes and have been using the stock ones primarily and alternating with the stock 211s as well.
Any ideas? I could use at least 2 new 845s as driver tubes and use my 211 VT4C for now. Thoughts?
Sophia Electric™ 845 MK3 Carbon Plate Tube -- RCA 845 direct replacement
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September 26, 2017, 07:17 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: 845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
Joe, the Shuguang Natural Sound 845 did not break the bank and sound terrific in my Thoress amps.
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September 26, 2017, 07:29 PM #3Super Moderator
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Re: 845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
Great. I have Natural Sound 211s but have not tried them yet.
Originally Posted by arthurs
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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September 30, 2017, 11:35 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: 845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
I really enjoyed the Sophia Electric kt88-st on my quicksilver V4 monos. I sold the amps today but still kept these tubes.
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October 1, 2017, 12:40 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: 845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
I'm a big fan of the elrogs
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December 23, 2017, 09:23 PM #6Junior Member
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Re: 845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...
So am I but they do tend to stress the bank though, particularly when you need two matched quads of them. Originally Posted by pweg
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