PS Audio BHK lacking..


I bought a used PS Audio BHK preamp to replace my Rotel.  It sounds thin with no depth & bass compared to my Rotel so I let it run for over an hour with no change. I'm new to tubes so I'm looking for ideas. New tubes or what?
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These Kantas can be a little bright on some tunes but the tubes helped. I'm thinking tube amps next.  On we go..
I catch a little heck because I’m using a TFM 45 Carver. I bought the amp new in the 80s. About a year ago it was completely updated with new & better everything. Long list. It is dead quiet, runs cool & is rated at 375 WPC. They told me when they rebuilt it it would be tube like. I'd never had tubes so how would I know. I used to have it on a set of Kappa 8s & it was wonderful.
I have tubes ordered from PS but I've read on here that others are better & I can't remember their name.

The day I bought the BHK here on the Gon I ordered a new set of stock tubes from PS Audio.  They showed up a little while ago. I have them in now & they made a big big difference. It's starting to happen. I'm looking forward to trying some of the tubes you guys mentioned.
Next is what should I expect to pay. There is a set of Telefunken 12au7 on line, new for $400.
I’d go with strong bass, soundstage & air.  Mostly old rock, country, & now classical because it is well recorded.
No, I’ve solved the problem. It was old tubes. I’m new to tubes so I spoke too soon. surfmuz, don’t hesitate because of my screw up. Mine is sounding much better w/new tubes.
I really like them. Everything is smoothing out with more depth.  Worth the money.
scothurwitz,We're on the same page. I'm using Tele 12s from 1958 now. Sounds great.