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 paul_lindemann

$200 is a very good budget.  Brent is a good guy, so that is great if you buy from him.

 

I recommend the RCA 3 MICA Black plate 5814A tubes from the 1950's.  Nice warmth and bloom - good transparency and dynamics...maybe $77 a pair.  Also, the CBS 5814A - less warmth, better extension on top and bottom, great transparency.  Raytheon is also excellent and similar to the CBSA.

 

P