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Schiit Freya+ Tube Recommendations

Hello all!...after much consideration - I've settled on a Schiit Freya+ preamplifier. Right out of the box, one tube was bad and caused some awful static in one channel. Luckily, a local friend had a good Tung-Sol tube that I could swap out with the bad one. I've contacted Schiit and am waiting to hear back about getting new tubes.

So, for now I have 3 of the stock JJ 6SN7 tubes, and one Tung-Sol.

First of all, a question for those who own these: Which pair of tubes (left or right) affects the sound more? I'm not sure I exactly understand the function of a cathode follower output stage (left) or differential voltage gain stage (right).

Secondly, my main question: What tubes sound best in the Freya+? At this point - I'm thinking Electro Harmonix or Tung-Sol. But what about NOS Westinghouse, RCA or GE?

I like very clear bass, if that changes any answers...and my speakers are Focal Aria 936

Thanks!
branden_8091

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klangyog
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@branden_8091, hope your tube issues have been sorted out! I am curious to hear about tube recs for the Freya+ as well.

I've had mine for two weeks now and really like it! First batch of JJ 6SN7 tubes had some noise issues, but Schiit support was very on top of it and quickly sent out a new batch that have been working great. 

Cheers!
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