Preamp tubes... Psvane or Genelex?


I have a Belles VT-01 preamp that uses 4 12AU7 tubes. I was looking for a tube that will last a long time and have good dynamics. Since they can't be returned, "buy and try" does not work with this, so I am polling the audience. Any opinions are appreciated... thanks.
koestner

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Not sure if this applies but it's an excuse to talk about tubes so here ya' go: After
trying various 12AX7s I'm now using the current Russian (there are now
"authorized" Chinese versions available and they are cheaper but I
have no idea if they're as good) Gold Lions I bought with "matched
sections" from thetubestore.com. They're great in my Jolida 502p seeming
to sound somewhat better than the Psvanes and others (I had a Psvane 12AX7t-II
wear out too quickly). I recently bought a set of "Platinum Grade" from Upscale
UK Mullard NOS 12AT7 "gold pin 6201s" as I love the 4024s but
wanted an extra set of Mullards in case they become more rare...not sure if the
6201s sound better but still...gold pins...I like gold pins...I want gold pin
KT150s...is that so wrong?