Best TUBES for Conrad-Johnson AMPS


This year I have purchased a PV-5 preamp and a MV-50 power amp. What tubes will give me the best sound? Tubes in PV-5 are: 12AX7, 5751, 5965. The tubes in MV-50 are: EL34, 6FQ7, 5751. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Showing 1 response by czbbcl

I would suggest you stay with what CJ recommends. They have designed the equipment to utilize a specific tube. I have CJ equipment and have tried other tube types and have found that while they all sounded different, none honestly sounded better; just different. All tubes had different sound signitures placing emphasis on different aspects of the music. I ultimately ended up back with the stock tubes. Besides if you are not careful tube rolling can have detremental effects on your equipment. Just enjoy the music!

Chuck