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First tube roll: Which to change?

Incredibly enjoying my first integrated tube amp, so of course I want to begin messing with it.
The tube compliment is as follows:
4 x 5881
2 x 12AX7
2 x 6922
2 x 12AU7
So which should I swap out?
Let the gates open, I await your suggestions.
rhanechak

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jmcgrogan2
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I'd recommend the preamp tubes first (12AX7, 6922). The 12AU7's may also be used in the preamp section, though they could be used as drivers too. I've found that changing the preamp tubes of a tube integrated amp affects the sound more than changing driver or power tubes.

Cheers,
John
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