I know this post is old, but I have tube noise in my stock tubes with my Candela. Not bad, just barely audible from the listening position (my speakers are 95 db efficient).
I have (had) come to the conclusion all tube preamps have noise, after auditioning about 6, including BAT and Quicksilver, they all do.
Are you saying your guys Candelas were dead quiet with stock tubes?
I have (had) come to the conclusion all tube preamps have noise, after auditioning about 6, including BAT and Quicksilver, they all do.
Are you saying your guys Candelas were dead quiet with stock tubes?