CJ PV-14L replacement tubes

Why don't you pull the tubes and let us know what kind they are, then we could offer suggestions.

All I could find on the tubes used in the CJ 14L preamp are that it has 2 valves. V1 and V2 and both are 8080s. I can't say that I have much familiarity with 8080s so I will leave it for those that do. I think I also read that these are called 6C4s. Good luck my only comment is that factory tubes are very very expensive and I personally can't see the difference between buying from a knowledgeable and careful dealer who screens out bad tubes and the factory.

Thanks for all the responses - very helpful. I believe they are 6C4 tubes as mentioned. Next rookie question - where can I buy them if not through CJ?
Thanks.

The tube store or tube depot http://thetubestore.com/ or http://www.tubedepot.com/ to name just a couple.

Chuck

I would stick with the CJ 8080's if I were you. They bought up a bunch of the NOS stock. The 8080 is a ruggerized military tube used in British walkie talkies. I have a pair in my CJ Pv-15.