Audible Illusions Modulus 3a tubes


I would like to get some advice on replacement tubes. If anyone out there owns or has owned this preamp, I would like your imput. I listen to analog about 75% of the time if that helps. The rest of my system consists of a Bryston 4B NRB amp, Thiel 1.5 speakers, VPI mk 4 turntable, VPI memorial arm, Blue Point Special cart. pioneer CD
slowhand
Contact Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio.He sells the A.I units and he also sells and knows tubes.
AI is very firm about only using Sovtek 6922 in the pre amp. Many , most tubes do not work in the 3A. So be advised that if you put other tubes old stock etc, you might find them noisey in just a few days. Experment if you must but be careful and prepared for bad results with tubes other than a Sovtec.
I find it hard to believe Sovteks are only recommended for the A.I. When I got my Rogue 99 with phono I had to replace the sovtek L.P.S. tubes because they were NOISEY!! and there wasnt anything wrong with them.I replaced them with Telefunkin 12AX7 tubes and they demoloished the Sovteks.I also replaced my amp EL-34 Sovteks with Svetlanas.HUGE improvement!!! I will NEVER waste my money on Sovteks again.Kevin Deal @ upscale audio will sell you what you need.He knows!! Stay away from Sovteks!!
I notice www.thetubestore.com has some admonitions regarding 6922's with the audible illusions. Does anyone know a good place to buy discount matched octed power tube sets ?