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VAC Pre-amp to roll or not to tube roll...

I've been running my VAC Sig MK IIa for about 10 years, I'd estimate 11k--12k hour (yeah I do play it a bit).  While I have had to replace the line stage 6DJ8's, one when craze microphonic, the original 12AX7's are still working.  I still have a new set of stock Chinese no-name 12AX&'s from VAC I bought when I bought the pre-amp but of course I have been wondering "What-IF I tried a different set of tubes..."

Any suggestions, inputs?  Gold Lion, Mullard, or stick with the no-names?

 

 

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In my VAC Ren V, I have enjoyed Mullard (Blackburn) ECC88 O getters from mid 60s in the line stage side. For 12AX7s in the phono stage,  I've been sticking with the Amperex Orange Globes that the prior owner upgraded to. I may try Telefunkens at some point.

FWiW, Brent Jessie's descriptions are spot on! Cheers,

Spencer

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