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Tube Recommendation for ARC Ref Phono 2SE

Tube recommendations for the ARC Ref Phono 2SE would be appreciated.  Takes four 6H30 dual triodes, one 6H30 and 6550C. I could order directly from ARC, but that's kinda boring - so wondering what folks would recommend based on their experience.

Thanks.
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hansk46
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I replaced the original tubes by 6H30 - DR , and the 6550C by NOS Tungsoll 6550 black plate .marriage in heaven !
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rdk777 OP
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Hi-

Thanks. Googled the 6H30 DR's - ~$300 a piece.  Yipes, but I don't doubt that they sound great.  Any special place you got them?
mechans
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They are very scarce now as are the original Tung Sols.
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tomic601
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try Andy at Vintage Tube services in Michigan
and or
Roger M at RAM tubes in California 

but have real hyper high quality tube test equipment


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