Last_lemming...with regards to your last question, I would recommend calling BAT's customer service/technical support folks to walk you through what the difeerent tubes do and if they have recommendations on which sets impact the sound more than others. Also ask them if they have recommendations for certain NOS tubes in each of the slots. You will likely get an explanation of the first question for sure (what the tubes in different slots do and which to tube roll first for bigger impact on sound) and less likely to get specific recommendations on what NOS tubes to try out (although you never know).
The other respected source you will find often talked about on Agon when it comes to tube rolling (although somewhat controversial) is Upscale Audio. They carry BAT and the owner will have strong opinions about what tubes to roll. He sells NOS and current production tubes and he may be another good source to talk to. Good luck.
The other respected source you will find often talked about on Agon when it comes to tube rolling (although somewhat controversial) is Upscale Audio. They carry BAT and the owner will have strong opinions about what tubes to roll. He sells NOS and current production tubes and he may be another good source to talk to. Good luck.