Tubes used in VTL 6.5 II preamp?

Hi -- does anyone know what brand 12AU7s VTL uses in the 6.5 II preamp? Much thanks.

And if you have/had a 6.5 II and tried different tubes, would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

rblnr05-19-2020 6:26pm

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noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,766 posts 05-20-2020 at 03:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They may be rebranded and not readily identified. Probably selected Gold Lion, Electro-Harmonix or JJs.
tomcy6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,587 posts 05-20-2020 at 06:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven’t heard the VTL, but if you decide to try NOS tubes, I really like the Amperex 7316. It’s a variant of the 12AU7.
johnss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 569 posts 05-21-2020 at 11:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete believe the factory installed tubes are JJs. Dont have the 6.5 but do have the 7.5. You may want to try installing some PSVANE T-IIs. most open and 3-D tube I have tried so far.
rblnr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 05-21-2020 at 01:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You're correct, it is JJs, I have confirmation now from VTL. I'll give the PRSVANE's a try, thanks for the tip.
limomangus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,426 posts 07-29-2020 at 08:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out some youtube vids on it....you will probably see them .

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