Good 61NP replacement tube for NovaPre?


My Peachtree NovaPre (pre amp not integrated) will be returning this week from Signal Path from warranty repair. I though while I have it out of shelf, maybe a new tube would be fun to try. To be honest, I cannot tell much of a difference between tube and SS when switching (remote has tube off button). According to specs, the unit ships with a 61NP tube. So with that info, I am always looking looking to warm up and extend low end if possible (I know it may not make a huge difference). My current system NovaPre, B&K ST140 (last version), ZU Omen speakers (latest version), Oppo 103, Apple TV, and Canare 11 gage speaker wire.

Don't get me wrong, I love the way my system sounds. Just getting the urge to tinker. Also I wrote upscale audio...but no reply (afetr a couple of weeks).
aberyclark

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Yes 6N1p. Hopefully I'm not stuck with a single manufacturer for a tube
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/novapre-preamplifier-with-dac.html
I don't think it's too bright...I'm always up for warming things up. If the tube change will not make a difference, then to me it sounds a little gimmicky on why Peachtree does include a tube. Maybe on a test bench the difference is there.
Looks like the 6N1P's are all made by same manufacturer (as said by HiFigeek). So an advertised upgraded tube is probably no more than a re-label. Thanks for info.