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McIntosh C 220 Pre amp tubes...

Wondering when I should replace my C 220 pre tubes. They have roughly 1000 or better hours on them. Has anyone replaced them before in theirs, and are they easy to do under the Mac hood? Any brand recommendations for 12AX7a replacement tubes for it? Don't know what brands are good, and open to suggestions/ideas. How long do preamp tubes last on average?
Thanks in advance for any input!
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trumpetbri OP
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Thanks Guys! I would like to try some different ones. My pre amp is rather flat sounding...and I'm wondering if different tubes would add more body to the sound. I just hope they're easy to get at and replace. Thanks for all the good advice/insight thus far!!
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Any suggestions on tube brands you like? Are Mullard nice ones to go with? Read they're robust and pretty 3D sounding. Not sure what a nice brand to go to would be. Perhaps I should call the guy mentioned above. Thanks.
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trumpetbri OP
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Thanks for those inputs above guys...very helpful! Enjoy hearing what you use.
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