It currently has the standard McIntosh branded tubes in it. I have just read that they have a pretty high failure rate and there are much better tubes out there for that amp. I want to replace with the same types of tubes (KT 88, 12 AX7A, etc) but switch to a different brand.
Re-tubing a McIntosh power amp
I have a McIntosh 275 VI tube amp that I am considering changing out the tubes. Not interested in rolling, just upgrading from the stock tubes that it shipped with. Don’t want to go exotic ($$$) just trying to replace them with some upgraded, reliable tubes. Have any if you done this recently? Looking for suggestions on brands and reliable, fairly priced tube sources. Thanks!