I've had an Alpha for a many years but upgraded to a Tri-Vista last year but I can't seem to part with it. All the years I used my Alpha I never had at 12AX7 quit and it was powered up 24/7 for years. I tried a bunch of tubes but the one I liked most at the end of the day was the Groove Tubes GT12AX7M reissue.
BTW it reacted well to changes in cabling.
Good Luck
BTW it reacted well to changes in cabling.
Good Luck