Purchase tubes from a reputable dealer and always ask if they are tested for noise.
Upscale and Vintage Tube Services do noise testing as well as tube matching. Brent Jessee offers noise testing for a $10 fee. Tubes used in the gain stage should always be tested for noise and microphonics.
Upscale and Vintage Tube Services do noise testing as well as tube matching. Brent Jessee offers noise testing for a $10 fee. Tubes used in the gain stage should always be tested for noise and microphonics.