Hey Raven. I will check out your link later or in the morning. Just on for a minute or two.

My Golden Tube has 6SN7 inputs and 6L6/5881 outputs. They can be modified, I think for EL84 or KT88, I forget...but I can't see myself ever bothering.

The EICO has 5 - 12AX7 and a 6X4 rectifier. I need to have it serviced, it still sounds amazing, but not in my reference system. The noise floor went up severely. It was very subtle, but apparent. No hum or buzz, but just less detail and a really "dirty" sound.

HOWEVER, I am using it in my HT system to buffer my Yammy CDC 575. All I can say is WOW. My gutless, unmusical Sony Pro is actually pumping out some gorgeous sound. Something I never thought possible.

It's a remarkable pre amp which I scored for only $100 with original tubes. The seller was an insanely eccentric audiophile with a wonderful set up. But anyhow, I guess that's OT.

I want to put Winged SEP C's into the SE40. I have a matched pair of Chrome Dome Sylvanias in the input stage, and they sound great. Improved the bass response too.

OK chat soon dude...

Chubbs