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Best sounding 6SN7 VT231 for amplifier input

Any thoughts on the best sounding 6SN7 (VT231 or Mullard) to be used as input tubes on an amplifier. In particular, which are the most romantic sounding? I have heard good things about the RCA Vt231 and the Mullard ECC32. Any other suggestions? To be used on ASL Hurricanes. Thanks!
jeffga
sugarbrie
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The final choice of course comes down to your system and your personal taste. This list should keep you busy for a while! :-)
gunbei
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Sugarbrie, I think I got a set of Raytheons and Mullards around here somewhere...need to try them out too.
jeffga OP
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Thanks everyone!!! Your feedback was greatly appreciated and useful. Anyone heard of mixing different tubes together? It was suggested that perhaps combining RCA vt231 with Mullards and Kenrads would be good. I just do not have any experience doing this.
thanks again!!
sugarbrie
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Mixing tubes is done by many people. Try the VT231 as voltage amplifiers, and then maybe some GTA/GTB's as driver tubes.
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