NOS Tubes for a Newbie with Antique Sound Labs


I've recently purchased a new system comprised of the ASL AQ1001 DT integrated amp, Von Schweikert VR-2s, and Rega Apollo Cd. I've read, and been told, that replacing the 12au7 pre-amp tubes is the best bang for the buck. I like the sound of my system a lot. Friends of mine, who have more of an ear than me, are impressed with the sound, but add it rolls off a little on the high. I was told the ASL tends to remind them of an older Dynaco amp - if that helps - i.e. it sounds like antique tube equipment. I am inclined to look for tubes that might provide more detail in the upper-end. Again, the sytem already sounds warm, so that's covered. Any thoughts are appreciated. By the way, if anyone has experimented with different power tubes, I'd be interested as well.
lenkevy

Showing 1 response by tpsonic