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Tube rolling advice-Manley Stingray-Help?

The Stingray is my first tube amp and I thought I would try some 'rolling. I searched the archives and got a reccomndation of Electro-Harmonix el84's with Mullard preamp tubes (I assume those are the 12at7's) This was reported to have better and wider sound staging, deeper layering and midrange detail "To die for". Since I listen to a lot of female pop-rock-and folk singers and their price is right, I may give them a try.
Does anyone else have a tube suggestion for this amp?
abbeydog

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abbeydog OP
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Elevick,
Can you tell me what characteristics the Mullards have that make them your favorite? I understand the Telefunken tubes (12at7's) are extremely "clear" sounding. As a newbie to tubes, that sounds good to me.
Thanks, Scott
abbeydog OP
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Thorman,
Yes, thanks Amperex has also been mentioned for the Stingray. I don't think I want lean here so that's good info. Still wondering about the Mullards especially for the pre (12at7's) upgrade. They are a tad pricey to pop for 8 of the EL84's but for the 2 pre's-no problem.
Anybody got a sense of what the Mullard 12at7 sounds like in comparison?
Thanks,Scott
abbeydog OP
70 posts
 
Thanks all for much helpful advice. I think the only way to tell what sounds right to these ears is to get some tubes and get started rolling.
I think I will start with the Telefunkens if I can find them.
Thanks, Scott
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