Tube Advice: 7788 (E810F)

[jazdoc]

Hoping for advice from anyone who has experience with this tube. My phono preamp uses a pair in the signal box. I've used Amperex tubes and they are a little "tubey". Recently tried Telefunken (West Germany) and they are quicker (which I like) but a little lean. I'm looking for a 'Goldilocks' tube somewhere in between. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[mep]

I wish I could help out here, but I can't. I have no experience with that tube and don't think I own any to lend to you to try. That is not a common tube, but I know you enjoy driving down the road less traveled.

 

[zztop7]

Amperex tubes and they are a little "tubey". .

Have you tried "dampers" on the Amperex; maybe tone down the microphonics & find Goldilocks.

zz.

 

[cjfrbw]

My sample of the Allnic H3000 uses the mullards. I have never had any cause to think they aren't just fine, not too lush and not too tight.

 

[jazdoc]

Thanks guys! I'll try the tube dampers. It was my impression that the Mullards were just branded Amperex tubes...am I wrong?

 

[zztop7]

It was my impression that the Mullards were just branded Amperex tubes...am I wrong?

Re-branding of tubes has always been all over the map!!! You would need an old tube guru who used the exact tubes when they were $2 or $3 to ?possibly? know. BUT, you could check the Internet [maybe Facebook]; you are sure to get an honest & accurate answer .

zz.

 

[jazdoc]

Re-branding of tubes has always been all over the map!!! You would need an old tube guru who used the exact tubes when they were $2 or $3 to ?possibly? know. BUT, you could check the Internet [maybe Facebook]; you are sure to get an honest & accurate answer .

zz.

I thought that if it was on the internet it had to be true!