PT IV - MULLARD MAGIC - The Mullard 6SL7GT
This is a bit arse about tit, but these are my current reference valves, so far I've not heard better in my limited experiments.
These valves major on detail and a good solid 3D soundstage. They are especially good with Jazz and vocals. They seem have a magical quality all to themselves when it comes to portrayal of note decay. I particularly like the snap and attack on drums, cymbals shimmer like no other valve that I have heard.
There is plenty of space between instruments. The real magic of the Mullard is it's midband it's simply the best I have ever heard, I've never heard Miles Davis or Wayne Shorter sound as good. These valves when given a good recording can make a soundstage appear to float above, beyond and to the back of my Tannoys. All in all a very enjoyable valve, heartily recommended.
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