Mcintosh owners tube discussion


im buying a new McIntosh 2300 pre-amp. i am curious about the tube choices that people make. how are the stock tubes? what else have you tried??

i would like some telefunkens, but they seem hard to find.

i would like any thoughts on this , please, thanks.
darkstar4ever

Showing 2 responses by miner42

Replace the stock tubes. I have used many brands of tubes (Teles, Mullard, Mazda, Amperes, Solvtek) and settled on Psvane Treasures fron Grant Fidelity. I also liked Gold Lion reissues.
First thing I noticed was how much more quiet the Psvanes were - less tube rush. Plus, the midrange was more fluid, not as harsh. I got the upper level of Psvanes when Grant Fid. forst introduced them - $75/pr.