Members ParryPerson Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 I sent a request for a dark modern sounding as I'm wanting a new tube setup in the pre section to a popular dealer of tubes here, he recommended tubs for 4 postions, but the valveking head only has 3. I was wondering, based on his recommendation, what you guys thought about this? a Tung-Sol reissue in V1, Penta Labs 12aX7 in V2 a JJ ECC83S in V3? I have no experience with the Penta Labs, or mixing tubes like this in the preamp (I always just stuck to one kind!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Erock503 Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 mixing pre tubes is fine, it's not like having a matched set of power tubes. I guess sovtek LPS for the V4 was recommended? The V3 should be the PI in your case if there is only 3 tubes. I would go with all 4 and see which sounds better in V2, the Penta or JJ. Good idea to have a spare preamp tube anyway, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puddlegum Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 I would say that tube compliment looks fine. I have also had decent success with a mix of Tung Sol, JJ, and EH tubes. So maybe you could give that a look as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ParryPerson Posted May 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 Any more thoughts? Being used with a Peavey Valveking head to a 4x12 loaded with Green Berets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JesterRace51 Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 Tung Sol V1, JJ ECC83S V2, Sovtek LPS V3. Try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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