Good Question . Absolutely change the tubes . Brent Jesse’s site gives a very accurate description as to what different driver tubes sound like . Ive never owned your speakers, or amp . At one time I had an Anrique Sound Labs 30 wpc integrated and JBL 4312a’s and Klipsch Heresy II’s . I preferred NOS Telefunkens. On a budget the Tungsrams are nice . My preferred power tube was the SED Winged C. In your amp I would consider the new Gold Lion EL34 , or the better yet the KT-77 if compatible . Every tube change will lend a sound change . With the power tubes I found some made significantly more bass than others too . Save the original tubes and power cord and packaging for future sale . And remember you can always join “ TUBE ROLLERS ANONYMOUS “ ! Happy Listening Mike.
Tube recomendations for a newbie
I have just purchased a Mingda Mei Xing tube intergrated amplifier. I live in Shanghai, China. I'm new to tubes and the amp is supplied with Chinese tubes. I'm wondering if swapping tubes on this amp will provide better sound quality? If so, any recommendations? I believe the tube configuration is: EL34 x4(JJ)、12AU7 x2、12AX7 x2. The system will play mostly jazz, classical, reggae. Speakers are Wharfedale evolution 2 bookshelf speakers. Thanks...