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Hi all
The phono stage within my pre currently uses these 3 stock tubes - Sovtek ECC83, Electro Harmonix ECC81 & ECC88 (I think it's Tung Sol).
As I'm new to tubes which tubes would you recommend to be a significant  upgrade?

Thanks 
Rich

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infection OP
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Oh right. So what's the significance of the numbers 81, 83 & 88?
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chakster
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Never used ECC83 or ECC88, these are different type of tubes than ECC81, they are NOT interchargable and this is all you need to know. 
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rauliruegas
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Dear @infection : """  As I'm new to tubes which tubes would you recommend to be a significant upgrade? """

Why so fast did you decided to change the original tubes?, this is as when you bougth a cartridge and one month latter you want to up-grade it or change it. Something must be wrong down there phono stage.

R.
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No rush...I just thought I'd inquire for future reference.
jperry
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I suggest you call Andy at Vintage Tube Services. He can help you with tube selection
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