Members ksl Posted May 7, 2022 Members Share Posted May 7, 2022 G'day all~ Well, I've really gone & done it now, hoping to build & fulfill some sort of fantasy rig for guitar. Not quite sure what preamp to go with, SMS or FYD, this could go one of 2 ways.... My question is, is w/o totally breaking the bank, what are the most robust, reliable, & best sounding 6L6, 7581, KT66, or what the chassis is labeled, 1614's,,, & what, if any, major differences might there be between these commonly coveted power valves? Thanks you all in advance, & be well & keep rockin'!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted May 8, 2022 Members Share Posted May 8, 2022 Wow that's a really nice power amp. Kind of overkill for a guitar. Try some JJ Tesla's or NOS Stuff. I believe McIntosh had there own labeled tubes, that might have been made by Westinghouse/ RCA. 6L6GC might be smoother, while the KT66 might be a tad more aggressive. A 1614 is a metal case 25 watt tube and the 6L6 is a 19 watt tube. Mullard and Tung-Sol, are other brands that should very nice. Find another McIntosh power amp, cause that was made for hi end audio, and is begging for some vinyl. Electric guitars are kind of harsh on tubes, and not very high end fidelity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted May 8, 2022 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2022 sadly, that amp was not designed for guitar, or any live sound, and will be a disappointment...great monoblock amp for hi-fi, though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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