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Tube recommendations for AES AE-3 Preamp

Does anyone have tube suggestions for this Audio Electronic Supply pre-amp? I'm new to tube components, and I realize the perfect tube is always going to be a personal preference. With that said, I know upgrading to a NOS tube will be an improvement to reduce microphonics, and help combat the thin sounding digital music.

I have a tight budget, so any suggestions for 6SN7 tubes on the AE-3 would be great!

Thanks!
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awise1961
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I have an AES AE-3 Mkii preamp and after some tube rolling I settled in on vintage yellow writing Sylvania's.
The vintage Tungsols had a bit less of a soundstage as did the RCA's.
The new production EH's were my least favorite.
Also, I replaced the stock GZ34 rectifier with a vintage, early 60's Mullard GZ34.
It mates up well with my AES Superamp Mkii as well as my just completed Bob Latino M125's.
I love the sound of this little preamp and the remote is a convenient feature.

Al. Wise
awise1961
90 posts
 
I have yet to find a chrome dome Sylvania to be noisey.
The EH's on the other hand sang like a bird.

Al. Wise
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