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VTL 2.5 preamp not too shabby

I recently acquired a VTL 2.5 for $775 locally. Wow!!! I'm very impressed given money spent. Very musical and detailed. Has lots of features and inputs which I like. The Sonic Frontiers Power 2 I'm using can lean towards analytical depending on component match and setup.
However, so far with the VTL it seems a good match. Rest of system is QUAD 22L2s, Jolida JD 100 Underwood Lvl 1 cd player. Any other Agoner's with good experiences and suggestions on tubes? It currently has JJ Teslas. I was tempted to try Amperex or even Mullards for a slightly warmer presentation.
Thanks
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vegasears
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I had a TL-2.5 for a few years. I used Mullard or Brimar 12AT7's and Cifte and Brimar for the 12AU7's. Funny it really liked the cheap Chinese tube that came with it.

I moved to a Musical Fidelity 308cr full function pre amp last year. I can't afford the VTL's TL-6.5.
vegasears
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Narrod, The MF 308cr took my system to the next level. From the moment I plugged it in IT's BEEN WOW!...That's what I've been missing. I can gush on and on...

IMMHO The VTL TL-2.5 has a slightly warm solid state sound. Which can be a good thing with the right equipment. I always wanted it to lush.
vegasears
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Pdspecl

I do miss the rolling tube thing. It sounds like the 2.5 has fit into you system perfectly. I did talk to VTL about up grading mine with a phono stage but never followed up on it. Heck, I spent a year looking for a used TL 5.5 with a solid black face, never warmed up to the two tone look. Enjoy it you have a great Pre.
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