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Which Preamp Tube is most consequential: Input or Gain

I've just gotten a pair of 1950s Tung-Sols for my Schiit Freya to replace two of the stock Russian NOS 6SN7. I will try them in both positions, but is there a typical position of more impact in terms of rolling preamp tubes in the input vs. gain positions? Thanks for any experience you'd like to share.
peterf6
bigshutterbug
390 posts
 
It all depends on the circuit they are in. Try rolling tubes in each and let your ears decide.
peterf6 OP
107 posts
 
Thanks, in process! Was wondering theoretically as much as anything.
ghasley
2,544 posts
 
Place your best tubes on the right hand side forward and rear.
peterf6 OP
107 posts
 
Thank you @ghasley . It's been hard to A/B test when I have to let the tubes cool, switch and try to remember what I heard! And @bigshutterbug per Schiit, L vs. R pairs of tubes on Freya are Input vs. Cathode follower.
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