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Looking for a softer tube

Currently using Philips SQ E88C tubes in my preamp (Lector Zoe ) and am looking for another tube that can give me the same detail, but a little warmer / softer on the top.

The Zoe can use a variety of different tubes :

12AT7/12AU7/6CG7/12BH7

So open for suggestions.
bjamz
meiwan
399 posts
 
Mullard seems to be the go to tube for a softer presentation.
bjamz OP
5 posts
 
I have tried Mullards in the past and recently, and I seem to get the ones that are microphonic.
mcfarland
356 posts
 
Check with Andy at Vintage Tube Service's. His check process is impeccable. Tell him that you want "phono stage" tubes which are the least noisy.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Sylvania 12au 7 is smooth .
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czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
Try Upscale Audio at upscaleaudio.com. Some good info there or ask them.
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