Tube Rolling with MiniMax

Thanks for the responses so far. I'm searching around for the RCA 5751's and Tung Sol 6x4. I think that I may have seen the Raytheon at "tubemonger." I've currently got a GE 6x4WA.

Bill at MorningStar also recommended the TungSol blackplates or Telefunkens for the 12ax7's.

In the meantime, I've got a few 12ax7's that I can roll:

(1) Groove Tubes 12ax7-M
(1) Ei ECC83
(3) Jan Phillps 12ax7WA
(1) Jan GE 5751
various JJ's, Sovteks, EH with good numbers

By the layout of the unit, it appears that the 1 12ax7 is used as a "driver" tube while the others are dedicated to the left and right channels.

I am also using RCA 5751 black plates after a lot of searching. I have used the Tung sol 6x4 as well as my current Ratheoyn 6x4. The sound is wonderful. Very airy, detailed, good solid base. I have thought of upgrading my phono stage because I felt I need to spend more money. The only ones that I have tried that I like better are the BAT 10se, manely steelhead and the aesthetix Rhea with tube upgrades.

Hi: If you want a touch more body ( just changed over myself ) ..Use the RCA 5751 3 mica black plates..They sound awesome, along with the Tung sol 6x4 Rectifier..Thats what I am using and it makes a huge difference..If you don't want to go 5751 route I would suggest the 6x4 Tung sol and Tungsram 12ax7 ( Hungary ) ...Tubemonger usually has them.......I am also now using a Virtual Dynamics Nite 2 Power cord ( on the Minimax ) and Ridge Street Audio Poiema i/cs ( from Minimax to Linestage.......Also many like the Mullard repro 12ax7..but I found the Rca B/plates did the trick for me....Feel free to e-mail ...Hope that helps....jazz4tunes@aol.com