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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!
cincyhound

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tsushima1
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Thing is tho, by your intent you will in fact be tube rolling!
Are you looking to replace a whole set of signal and OPT’s or a combination of same?
If you are considering replacing valves ( Mainly the KT’s) that you feel.  may be a little tired my first inclination would be Mac factory tested and approved via a Mac dealer.

 
tsushima1
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Good Post ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

” I'm listening to a MC225 and a C20 right now.. Looking at them, you would swear they were brand new out of the box Macs.. 60 + years old now.. ALL factory VALVES, I've never changed a single one in that pair..“

Now *Thats* what I call value for money!
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