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Best tubes for a Marshall JCM 900 SL-X?


type2guy

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Just got a 50watt Marshall JCM 900 SL-X. It's a 5881 power tube model. It's currently got marshall ecc83 pre-amp tubes and GT-6L6S power tubes.

 

The power tubes need to be replaced. I think one of 'em is bad.

 

Thought I'd go ahead and retube the whole thing.

 

So....what pre-amp and power tubes would be a good choice? KT-88's? 5881's? EL-34's? Which 12AX7's would be good?

 

Thanks for suggestions and help.

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I'd be tempted to experiment a little on a 50-watter. KT77's are pretty much my favorite tube at the moment. I use the JJ's as I've had good experiences but there's plenty of good choices out there.

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OK. Read a little bout the KT77's. Sound like something I might like. I usually am an el34 guy....but think the KT77's might be a good fit for me and this particular model marshall.

 

I TOTALLY dig the sound the SL-X has. Can't wait to hear it with some fresh tubes.

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