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Changing Preamp tubes on a Cronus Magnum?

In an earlier thread, I mentioned getting my Cronus Magnum on Friday. The amp was well broken in when I got it and I have put at least 24 hours on it since receiving it Friday morning.

I want to ripen the midbass/lower midrange a bit and from what I understand, it's the center 12au7 tube that makes the most difference. What would be a quiet tube that will ripen the sound a bit? Thank you.
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jayrossi13
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I have a Cronus Magnum and experimented with a bunch of different NOS tubes, I finally settled on the following :

Preamp - Cifte 12AU7
Section Drivers - Mullard CV4003
Phase Splitters - Raytheon 5751 w/Windmill getter

This setup gave me the best all around sound (nice midrange with some sparkle on top).

I tried a Mullard 4003 in the preamp position, but liked the Cifte much better. I also tried Telefunken 12AX7 smooth plates in the splitter positions, but liked the Rayhteon's better.
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@ Bajaed

I actually like the Cifte better than the Mullard in the preamp position for the 3D soundstage. I'd be interested in hear your opinion once you've tried the Mullard.

I've gotten most of my tubes through Upscale, Kevin was very helpful.
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