New 450's in a Stiletto?

[flieger67]

I turned 40 yesterday (yep, I'm old...) and my wife surprised me with not one, but two, pair of STR 450's for my new Stiletto. I was worried from a post on here that perhaps Mesa was sold out of the 450's but nevertheless, my wife came through.

I haven't had a chance to try them but for those of you who have swapped out the stock tubes for 450's in your Stiletto, what did you think of the results?

And yes, I do have a pretty cool wife.

 

[Rocky]

I put 450s in my Stiletto and it was a big improvement over the stock tubes and a HUGE boost from the JJ E34L tubes that I put in there. The stock tubes were a little shrill annd ugly sounding. The JJ's were boomy and dull.

I have to get a few extra sets of the 450s if Mesa is out cause they are nice.

 

[flieger67]

Thanks for the response. I'm almost wondering if I should go on a binge and start hoarding them up!


:lol:

 

[sundaypunch]

To hoard them you are going to have to find some first. Seems like they are all gone. Mesa is out and doesn't expect any more. I haven't been able to find any dealers that have them either.

Good luck!

 

[Rocky]

I went and cleaned out my local Mesa dealer of their 450's. 5 duets. Should last me for years.

 

[phyrexia]

To hoard them you are going to have to find some first. Seems like they are all gone. Mesa is out and doesn't expect any more. I haven't been able to find any dealers that have them either.

Good luck!

When did you hear this? They're still on the price list.

 

[Rocky]

The price list is out of date as far as the 450s go. They are out of stock.

 

[sundaypunch]

To hoard them you are going to have to find some first. Seems like they are all gone. Mesa is out and doesn't expect any more. I haven't been able to find any dealers that have them either.

Good luck!

When did you hear this? They're still on the price list.

I called Boogie some time ago and was told they were all out and wouldn't be getting any more. I also have checked with dealers and they are also all out.

If you are lucky you might find someone that still has some sitting on the shelves.

 

[cant play pool with a rop]

I talked to Rich @ Mesa and he said they had them and they are Siemens EL34s.

 

[sundaypunch]

I talked to Rich @ Mesa and he said they had them and they are Siemens EL34s.

When did you talk to him? I called 2-3 weeks ago and was told they were out of stock & wouldn't be getting any more.

 

[phyrexia]

I think I have some on order? I'll keep everybody updated.

 

[lesterpaul]

I turned 40 yesterday (yep, I'm old...) and my wife surprised me with not one, but two, pair of STR 450's for my new Stiletto. I was worried from a post on here that perhaps Mesa was sold out of the 450's but nevertheless, my wife came through.

I haven't had a chance to try them but for those of you who have swapped out the stock tubes for 450's in your Stiletto, what did you think of the results?

And yes, I do have a pretty cool wife.

happy bday,you old f!@*er!!!
ahhh someone older than me!!(39 and holdin it!)

 

[phyrexia]

STR-450s are not out of stock. I just recieved four or so duets.

 

[JOEY B.]

See the last post in this thread for some interesting info.
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=11883&start=30

 

[flieger67]

See the last post in this thread for some interesting info.
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=11883&start=30

What voltage do the Stilettos run the output tubes at? That post you cited was interesting though it was originally about output tubes in a IIC+.

 

[ursinus]

I'm loving the 450's in my Stilletto. Richer sounding to my ears, with a little more low end than the other Mesa tubes.

 

[lockbody]

I'm gonna finally put mine in tonight. I can't wait.

 

[lockbody]

I'm loving the 450's in my Stilletto. Richer sounding to my ears, with a little more low end than the other Mesa tubes.

I agree. Definitely a rounder tube than the 447. The 447 seems kinda harsh in comparison to the 450. Especially nicer in the upper-mids. Ch1-Crunch just got a lot better for me. More "Superleadish" if you will. They really hold together too when cranked to ear-splitting levels. I got a blue coded quad, btw.

I told Phyrexia I'd record an A/B comparison then didn't. I suck, but these tubes sure don't. The changes are subtle, but they are definite.

A great upgrade. Worth every penny.