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Message started by mark58 on 01/29/18 at 00:15:50

Title: Impressions of Amperex 6085 tube in ZP3 and ZROCK
Post by mark58 on 01/29/18 at 00:15:50

I just bought a pair of these and besides Lon's recent impressions in the ZROCK I know nothing about them. Has anyone used them in the ZP3? I'm too lazy to search. Watching the film "The Odd Couple"... :)

PS...I just found a post from September 2016 where I asked this same question. No one responded.

Title: Re: Impressions of Amperex 6085 tube in ZP3 and ZROCK
Post by Archie on 01/29/18 at 00:56:44

I've been asking the same thing! I used a Philips (made in Holland) that might be the same as the Amperex in my ZP3. I took it out recently as I thought it was making the highs a bit harsh. I didn't seem to have that issue with a National (made in France 6085) which I liked. I'm back to using my Raytheon 12AU7.

Put it in and let us know what you think.

Title: Re: Impressions of Amperex 6085 tube in ZP3 and ZROCK
Post by mark58 on 01/29/18 at 01:34:16

The Phillips and Amperex 6085 made in Holland are the same tube. The 6085 was also made in Hungary by Tungsram. I wasn't aware of a French version.

Yes, I will try it and report. Mark.

Title: Re: Impressions of Amperex 6085 tube in ZP3 and ZROCK
Post by mark58 on 01/29/18 at 02:50:45

In reading the gain for the 6085 is 27 vs 17 for the 12AU7...so a more forward sound might be expected. Might be interesting in the ZP3 in the second system with 2.3 WPC Monos. I'll try them everywhere though...