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I need to replace my E34 tube on my Audio Aero Amp

I bought an Audio Aero Capitole amp on audiogon and recently I noticed quite the, for lack of a better description, feedback noise that would happen in my right channel shortly after powering up the amp.

I tried trading tubes from the left channel to the right and after much experimentation, I have isolated the problem to the E34 tube.

these are the tubes that came with the amp. They are 'JJs".

Question: are there better tubes? Can I use other brands or should I just stick with the same replacements?

Any suggestions, and a name of a distributor are appreciated.

thanks.
unclejeff

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trelja
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I personally like the JJ tubes, but there are just as many out here who prefer the Svetlana. The two have different sounds, it's a question as to which are more suited to you.

Svetlana are warmer and sunnier, JJ are more forward and open. Both are excellent so you really can't lose. I don't know what EH sound like, but you'll probably have some recommend those as well.
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