12AT7 tube replacement : Genalex 12AT7 Gold Lion sonically better than JJ ?

Hi, I am contemplating to replace the stock JJ tube with Genalex Gold Lion for my Preamp ;just wonder what the sonic benefits/upgrade would be. I need your opinions.experiences and suggestion. Thank you

Simon

simonleemd03-05-2017 12:56pm

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noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,766 posts 03-06-2017 at 05:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Go for it. More detail, air, less warmth. Give it a few hours to open up. B.
simonleemd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 03-09-2017 at 04:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks noromance ! How about the Bass ? Is it better than the JJ ? I hope the overall sound would not become leaner or thin and too-analytic
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,766 posts 03-10-2017 at 05:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Should be fine. Hey, it's only one tube. If you no like, maybe you can return it. Whatever you do, live with the new tube for a while before making a decision. Welcome to tube rolling. I have scores of tubes that didn't make the grade.

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