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What signal tubes to use when rollin on a Primaluna Pre Power setup?

JUst got a Matched Octet of Tung sol kt 120 for my PL 7s monoblocks, and after 2 weeks its not doing what i want it to. They replaced goldlion KT 88 reissues. THey gave me tighter bass, thin mids and a smaller soundstage with shrill and times highs. 

Current signal tubes are, balwin 12au7 x4 on pre, goldlion reissues 12ax7, and RCA cleartops on pwr 7s.

Speakers are switched over when i feel like it, SF LIUTO, Wharfedale Jade 7, Opera seconda II my current hookup. all good tube players IMO

front end is PS audio Perfectwave with bridge.

thanks to all who help and may the heavens stop you from the next unwarranted upgrade or down? :but we all know thats not going to happen"



sionlim

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rotarius
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I like black plate Raytheons and RCA 12au7.  Even the grey plate Japanese Raytheons are very nice and smooth.  For 12ax7, tubes try GE 5751 triple mica, RCA black plate versions or Sylvania Gold 5751 triple mica.
Btw, how do you like the Jade 7's compared to your other speakers? Thinking about trying them.
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