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ARC Preamps: Factory or Other Tubes?

I ordered a new set of tubes for my SP-11 which I have been using since May of last year. I sometimes leave the preamp on for a few weeks at a stretch, so I am guessing I might be due for a new set again before too long.

They latest tubes seem to work just fine, and the service from Audio Research was very good. Still, I am curious when I read threads about others experimenting with different tube suppliers.

Without getting into the totally geeked out, rare, expensive NOS type stuff, is there somewhere other than the factory I can call for new tubes?

Any other suggestions on this topic?
cwlondon

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FrankC

Thank you.

I was thinking more along the lines of your Sovtek and Electro Harmonix advice, and wondering how tubes like that, from a third party supplier, would compare in price and performance to the ARC stock stuff.

Re NOS I guess I shouldnt knock it until I have tried it, but somehow my brain puts NOS tubes in the same category as cryoed power cords, green markers on the perimeter of CDs, mpingo pucks, and anything ever sold by Michael Green.

Cheers
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