12AU7 tubes for a Rouge Audio Sphinx V3 Integrated


I believe my unit was shipped with JJ tubes. Wondering what tubes others have tried. Looking to steer the amp towards more 'bloom' and less clinical.

Maybe Mullards?

mesch

Showing 1 response by avanti1960

Mullards never worked for me- just did not care for the overall sound.

FYI the JJs take a LONG time to burn in- they ship with McIntosh too and don't really smooth out until 700 hrs or so- no joke.  

In the mean time try amperex bugle boy, made by amperex philips or RCA 5963.  clear tops are too bright IMHO.