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Amplifier and Tube Satisfaction Survey

Finding the right tube amplifier, as well as the right tubes, was an expensive and time-consuming process for me. I'd like to save others engaged in that search time and money by gathering information on what tube amp owners currently use. I'll start by surveying owners of two popular tube amplifiers and expand the survey if the results are found helpful.

You, too, can help to make it easier for those entering the journey. If you are the owner of a BoyuuRange A50 or Willsenton R8 amplifier, please share which tubes work best in your amp. If you have both amplifiers, complete two surveys so that the tubes used in each amp you own can be identified. 

I hope the data collected can help answer questions such as:

1) What percentage of respondents feel their BoyuuRange A50 or Willsenton R8 is magical, exceptional, or just acceptable?

2) Of those that feel a certain way, what tubes do they use and what do they think about each type of tube used?

You will see cumulative answers after completing the survey.
My name is Peter Salvet. An audiophile for over 40 years, I live in Palm Springs, CA. You can reach me with questions or suggestions at psalvet@dc.rr.com.
1.What amplifier do you have and how satisfied are you with its performance? YOU CAN MAKE ONLY ONE SELECTION (If you have both amplifiers, please complete another survey with your same initials so we can identify the tubes you use in each amp.)(Required.)
2.What is the complete name for the RECTIFIER tube?
Example: 6SN7GTB Sylvania 1950s vintage chrome dome(Required.)
3.What do you think about the RECTIFIER tube's performance in your system?(Required.)
4.What is the complete name for the DRIVER tube (if there is one)?
Example: 6SL7GT Ken Rad VT229 Military(Required.)
5.What do you think about the DRIVER tube's performance in your system?(Required.)
6.What is the complete name for the AMPLIFIER tube(s)?
Example: 6SN7GTA Sylvania "tall boy"(Required.)
7.What do you think about the AMPLIFIER tube(s) performance in your system?(Required.)
8.What is the complete name for the POWER tube(s)?
Example: EL34M Mullard Groove Tube Reissue(Required.)
9.What do you think about the POWER tube(s) performance in your system?(Required.)
10.Please enter your initials and email address. Confidential and used only to quantify owners of both amps. 
Example: APR psalvet@dc.rr.com(Required.)