can changing 6sn7 tubes affect the output voltage


I recently changed my input tubes, 6sn7, and eventualy, (about a 100 hours) fried a pair of eml 45 mesh plate tubes. I have a pair of eml non mesh coming and am a little nervous about cooking these as well. My preamp is a Supratek Cabernet, with a voltage selector switch that accepts the low voltage 45's as well as the 4 volt px and the 5 volt 300's. Should I go back to the stock russian tubes or am I "safe" with the rayethon 6sn7's I rolled out. Someone help! I gulping $400 a pair!! Until the went, the 45 mesh plates were fantastic. What am I missing? Supratek folks and tube lovers, please lend me you expertise.
larryrosen

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Larryi, The Supratek I have is a Cabernet. It has a 3 position switch to change bias. 45, 300 or PX4. I was running at the 45 position which I assume is the lowest current. Is their another way that I am not aware of?
Yes, Larry, it is a preamp. I was given a heads up about the unreliabiltry of the 45 mesh plates, and I believe that is the culprit. Let everyone be warned, it is a pricey gamble. Thanks for taking the time to reply.