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ARC Ref 2 Mk II tube rolling suggestions, please

Hi,

I've had my ARC Ref 2 Mk II several years now and think it's time to re-tube. Rather than just replace the tubes with the same model/makes, I'm very interested in some suggestions. Also, when packing for my recent move (preamp still packed), I noticed one of the tube dampers had melted on to one of the 6H30s (or whichever tube there are 8 of). Is that a sign that dampers s/b avoided? Thanks!
ajm29
rgurney
279 posts
 
The only 'rolling' you can do with 6H30 tubes is between the cheaper Sovtek 6H30Pi and the more expensive 6H30P-DR. The latter may make a difference in your unit.
Agree with Gundam91 about your tube damper. Try Herbie's tube dampers.
reb1208
518 posts
 
You could roll the power supply tube.
ajm29 OP
13 posts
 
Thanks for the tube damper suggestion.

Yes, I should've been more clear on which tubes I wanted to roll. Any suggestions for the 5AR4? The 6L6/6U6?

I did see an older post that mentioned switching in a Gold Lion for the 5AR4 and an RCA Black Plate 6L6GC for the other power tube. Thanks.
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