Shuguang CV181-Z Treasures vs. NOS

[stephen_volker]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to make my VAC Renaissance 140 amplifiers sing to their highest capability. Right now I am using the 6SN7 tubes provided by VAC. I think the amps sound good and have honestly not thrown in any other tubes. I know tube rolling can be addictive. I am considering the Shuguang Treasures and wanted to know if anyone recommended them and if not, what tubes might be best? I think the VAC tubes might be a partial cause of the hum in amps so I would like a tube that will not be noisy.

Best regards,
Stephen

 

[Sablon Audio]

Hi Stephen, I've previously had great results with the Treasure cv181 compared to some top notch NOS options (TS round plates and rca vt231 smokies) in a coupke of different power amps and also a modwright oppo. Have also had some great results with Melz 1578 (drilled plates) in my old lampi 4.5 dac. Both of these options were quiet and I think are worthy of experiementation. Good luck! Mark

 

[stephen_volker]

Hi Mark,

Thank you for the feedback! I think I'll bite on the treasures.