Hi Jim -
The PL1 has an auto-biasing feature, so you can swap in tubes without having to perform any additional work to the amp.
The PL1 is biased to the EL 34, 6CA7, 6L6, 7581, and KT66 power tubes.
For new production tubes, the Tung Sol or Gold Lion brands are very good. Expect to pay $200 or so for a quartet of tubes.
For the pre-amp tubes, NOS would be a nice way to go as these tubes really help shape the sound and last a very long time. Expensive way to go though. NOS Mullards or Sylvania are sweet. Most likely you will go with new production and so Gold Lion or Tung Sol or Mullard will do the trick.
Prima Luna was the brain child of Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. You can also speak with them for assistance.
Rich
The PL1 has an auto-biasing feature, so you can swap in tubes without having to perform any additional work to the amp.
The PL1 is biased to the EL 34, 6CA7, 6L6, 7581, and KT66 power tubes.
For new production tubes, the Tung Sol or Gold Lion brands are very good. Expect to pay $200 or so for a quartet of tubes.
For the pre-amp tubes, NOS would be a nice way to go as these tubes really help shape the sound and last a very long time. Expensive way to go though. NOS Mullards or Sylvania are sweet. Most likely you will go with new production and so Gold Lion or Tung Sol or Mullard will do the trick.
Prima Luna was the brain child of Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. You can also speak with them for assistance.
Rich