6sn7 and 5u4 tubes

A good place to start would be to find a NOS pair of Sylvania or Ken-Rad VT-231 bottom getters from the 40's. That's IF you enjoy a very accurate and transparent presentation. This is what to look for: (http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-Sylvania-6SN7-GT-VT-231-Preamp-tubes_W0QQitemZ170271128352QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170271128352&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ken-Rad-Vt-231-6sn7-1940s-Matched-Pair_W0QQitemZ220293427549QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220293427549&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)The top getter Sylvania "Bad Boys" don't even compare(EXCEPT for the 6SN7W/JAN CHS, tall bottle). If you like a "warmer"(British- Brimar/Mullard) coloration: Try RCA, Raytheon or National Union VT-231's(again- bottom getters) from the same era. They all deliver great timbre, tone, frequency extention, wonderful soundstage and imaging(if the rest of the system/room is up to it. I've never purchased from those sellers on eBay, so- I can't vouch for them.

I don't have your amp, but you might want to check with Brent Jesse - http://www.audiotubes.com/6sn7.htm; good selection, good prices ,honest advice - not afflated other than as a satisfied customer

go to the tubeseller.com website for a description of 6SN7 tube sounds.
Larry

My intro to tube rolling began seven years ago when I bought a Blue Circle BC21 preamp.

I was pretty shocked by the transformation when I replaced the stock 6SN7s with WWII era VT-231s.

My favorites for the BC21 are the ones Rodman99999 suggests, the Sylvania and Ken-Rad VT-231s. Both tubes convey an enormous sense of scale while also imparting the positive qualities of this era of tubes. Refinement, dimensionality and a great midrange.

I feel the Sylvania is a bit more neutral, while the Ken-Rad seems more organic. I should say I have a preference for the black glass Ken-Rad over the clear glass version. In my set up, the black glass sounds, bigger, bolder and richer.

Godd luck!

forgot to tell you...don't use Ebay to buy....go to well known respected tube dealers...they will test tubes and have a return policy
BTW I like the KenRad VT231 also but couldn't hear a difference between the clear and black glass.