So While I try troubleshoot my crack, pop, dropout and dimming indicator lights after 1h playing, I figure I'm going to end up testing / replacing tubes, and as I have none, and have never changed the tubes on this 3'd-hand amp which I've had for 3 years.
So, I'd like to just go with the standard/stock tube set, but I see that there are differnet deals and makes out there.
I'm located in Europe and see an ad here with all "Sovtek" tubes. Does anyone have an opinion on this make or set of tubes ?
https://www.rototubes.com/Mesa-Express-5-25-Standard-Sovtek-Tube-Set.html
Ad reads :
Sovtek replacement tubes kit for the Mesa Express 5-25. Standard set, selected for best all-around sound upgrade. The set includes the following tubes:
4x 12AX7LPS Sovtek
1x 12AX7LPS Sovtek Balanced
2x EL84M/6BQ5WA Sovtek Platinum Matched
SKU SKU 904939
Weight 176,00 g
Our price: €160,20
OR, from US, I find this : https://www.humbuckermusic.com/products/mesa-boogie-express-525-retube-kit
This is a Tube Kit designed to replace all of the tubes in your Mesa Boogie Express 5:25 Head or Combo.
The Express 5:25 Kit includes:
2 x MESA Matched EL84 Tubes - 6BQ5 EL84
5 x MESA 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
So, I'd like to just go with the standard/stock tube set, but I see that there are differnet deals and makes out there.
I'm located in Europe and see an ad here with all "Sovtek" tubes. Does anyone have an opinion on this make or set of tubes ?
https://www.rototubes.com/Mesa-Express-5-25-Standard-Sovtek-Tube-Set.html
Ad reads :
Sovtek replacement tubes kit for the Mesa Express 5-25. Standard set, selected for best all-around sound upgrade. The set includes the following tubes:
4x 12AX7LPS Sovtek
1x 12AX7LPS Sovtek Balanced
2x EL84M/6BQ5WA Sovtek Platinum Matched
SKU SKU 904939
Weight 176,00 g
Our price: €160,20
OR, from US, I find this : https://www.humbuckermusic.com/products/mesa-boogie-express-525-retube-kit
This is a Tube Kit designed to replace all of the tubes in your Mesa Boogie Express 5:25 Head or Combo.
The Express 5:25 Kit includes:
2 x MESA Matched EL84 Tubes - 6BQ5 EL84
5 x MESA 12AX7 Preamp Tubes