AES/Cary DJH Preamp tube change

I am considering changing the 6SN7 tubes on my AES/Cary preamp. Any suggestions? I am considering Electo Harmonix gold pins.

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samac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 492 posts 11-11-2004 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The NOS Sylvania GTA in my deHaviland UltraVerve sounds very good. Good luck. Cheers
mprime Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 92 posts 11-11-2004 at 06:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have not tried the Electo Harmonix, though, I have not heard good things about them. I've tried KenRad VT231's, RCA red-base, and CBS-Hytrons. Each sound quite different, and I'd recommend trying several of these versions to discover the flavor of sound you enjoy the most. Either way, they will be a huge improvement over the stock tubes (I only use the stock tubes to burn in interconnects). Also, if you have the DJH version, you'll want to roll the rectifier tube. EZ81's are the way to go. I realize this is not a lot of help, but it's the most honest response; there is no 'best' tube for this preamp. Instead, it's a matter of what your personal tastes are, and what tube is the best vehicle to deliver that sound.
abb9ae7 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 11-11-2004 at 08:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mprime, how would you describe some of the tube change sounds? More bass, sweeter high end? What is available? What brand of EZ81 can you suggest?