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Tube rolling for EAR 912

Hi, i've just registered here but have been a passive read'er for a while, and learned a lot in different threads.

I have recently bought an EAR 912 tube preamp and i want to experiment with different tubes (not because im not happy as it is, i love it... but because i can :) ). So i wonder if anyone have tested 6N1P-EV tube in the 912? And how did it compare to the original? I got the following quote from wiki, regarding this tube: "... excellent low distortion and low noise characteristics."

I am also open for suggestion to other types of tubes, but preferably only tubes that someone has heard on the 912.

Note that i am completely green when it comes to tube amps and tubes, theEAR912 is my first one.
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stickman451
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The 912 is an excellent do-all pre/phonos; one of the very best and is on my list as my next (retirement) pre. I have been told that you can 'warm-up' the overall tone of the 912 with some choice tubes.

Two possible contacts that may be willing to recommend alternatives:

(1). Kevin Deal at UpScale Audio sells a lot of tubes destined for the 912
(2). Bob Levi, president of the Los Angeles Audio Club is a big fan of the 912 and has used it extensively and would probably give some recommendations if asked

http://www.laocaudiosociety.com/index.html
stickman451
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Has anyone tried a third party remote for their 912?
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