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Message started by instinct2 on 11/17/23 at 18:05:55

Title: CryoTone for Ufo2.1
Post by instinct2 on 11/17/23 at 18:05:55

Any recommendations on a CryoTone tube bundle for Ufo2.1? Also going order a zrock2 tube.

Don's pick (even though it doesn't say Ufo2.1)
(1) 5AR4-WC
(2) EL84-WC Matched Pair
(1) ECC88-WC

Option 2
(1) 5U4GB-WC
(2) EL84-WC Matched Pair
(1) ECC88-WC

Option 3
(1) 5U4GB-WC
(2) 6P15P-WC Matched Pair
(1) ECC88-WC

Title: Re: CryoTone for Ufo2.1
Post by Tony on 11/17/23 at 19:07:19

Hi instinct2,

The bottom line, you cannot go wrong with the CryoTone tubes. I have had a number of them, and for the most part, I have been pleased.

The misses for me were the 5AR4-WCs. They were all right but didn't compete well against my other rectifiers. I understand that a new 5AR4 is coming out from CryoTone, and maybe the one you listed is the more recent version. I would confirm that first with Don.

There has also been discussion regarding the EL84s vs. the 6P15Ps. I have had both and liked both. This choice is a more difficult decision than with the older 5AR4s.

Good luck. I found Crytones to be a good deal for the price and quality.