So, I contated printed some MF negatives a few weeks back. I used an incadescent bulb. The same setup I use for my 8x10 contact prints.

I picked the negative I like but, couldln't enlarge it to the quality I saw in the proof. I just coldn't get the same balance of sky/clouds and skin tone.

I have a Beseler CB7 with the Beseler dichro head. I haven't changed the bulb since I got it so, I'm not sure what's in there but, it's definitely not a cold light.

Is this a red herring?