Preamp Tube Rolling


If one were to "tube roll" on a preamp, which would you make first priority for tube substitution -- input or output tubes? Which would have the more audible effect on sound?

Thanks.

Neal
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Showing 1 response by armstrod

And if your preamp is tube rectified, rolling your rectifier will also have an audible effect. I agree with Newbee that the first tube in the circuit will have the biggest effect on the sound, but my experience is that the rectifier will have a bit more effect than the "output" or subequent tubes.

David