Let's roll: what pre-amp tubes should I consider next?


I am looking for some guidance from experienced vacuum tube amp users. I have a Unison Research S6 (most recent model) which runs six x EL34 power tubes and two x 12AX7 pre-amp tubes.

Having gone NOS in the pre-amp section, I've had great results over the new manufacture Tung Sol 12AX7s that come stock with this integrated. The tubes I've played with are the Philips Miniwatt 12AX7s and the Siemens 12AX7s. I like what both have to offer, but there are differences. The Miniwatts being warmer and contributing to an overall more subtle listening experience whereas the Siemens are more precise, producing a sound that has attack, excitement and thrill in abundance. However, I find the latter can be a bit too much in the upper mid/lower treble region some times. Is there another new manufacture (thinking Psvane?) or NOS (Brimar, Mullard, Mazda) that would give me the best of both worlds? Good tone and timbre while maintaining a sense of involvement through speed and attack?

What are your recommendations?

funcrusha


funcrusha
NOS Amperex are the best sounding and best made.Jump on them asap from Brent Jesse not cheap but the best by far.
12AX7 Mullard Longplate Halo Getter from Brent Jessie


Groove Tubes for your EL34s, if you are considering trying different power tubes.
new production Gold Lions are pretty impressive. I'm using the 12AU7's in my rig. top to bottom clarity, extension and speed.

Brent Jessie tubes are priced about 3 times what the market really is...only a fool would pay his prices,IMO
"3 times"?   Nonsense!    However; the confidence that I will receive actual NOS tubes, that have been comprehensively tested and will provide the performance paid for, is worth a premium(to me).   There are some other tube mongers, that provide equivalent service/product, and their prices are consistent with his.