Brilhart 5* vs HR Link 7

[lhoover]

Not much experience here. Any info would be appreciated. I just started playing Tenor a few weeks ago. I purchased a vintage Big B from Vintagesax. It's a wonderful horn. I bought a HR Link 7 and it practically gives me a hernia to play it because it takes so much air. It does sound good though. I got a Brilhart Ebolin 5* off ebay and it plays much easier but doesn't have the wonderful sound of the Link. I can't seem to find any info as to what the tip opening on the Brilhart is. The Link is supposedly a 100. I'm trying to figure if I need something inbetween. Any suggestions?
I had been playing alto for a couple of years and didnt realize this was going to be such change. I just love the sound of this Tenor though.

[Subtone Sam]

Tenor does require more air than alto,no doubt about it.Link 7 is a good medium opening mouthpiece to start with.What reed are you using? I suggest a medium strenght reed like LaVoz medium or Rico Royal 2 1/2 or 3.Filed reeds (like Rico Royal or Hemke) are easier to play.Also,do the "pop" test on the mouthpiece for proper sealing.

[lhoover]

I,ve been using a medium soft Lavoz. Maybe I need something a litlle harder but the medium soft seems to work best for me on both mouthpieces. Thanks for the input.

[BobD]

Some HR Links can really blow quite stuffy. You might want to try a different Link of the same size. There can be such variation. I wouldn't give up on a Link after trying only one. Also, you might want to try a metal Link. I find them to play much freer.