Do tubes matter beyond gain stage on preamp?


High end preamps such as VAC, CJ, VTL only use a couple tubes on gain stage - impacts harmonics of course.  Vs BAT and ARC who use 8.

Tube dealers confide that tubes beyond gain stage dont meaningfully impact sound, saying its what people want so its done.  









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@oldhvymec. Congratulations on retirement? I retired about three or four years ago. Loved my job, also loved all my outside interests. It has been enjoyable, but strange. Most of the folks I know say it takes five years to get used to it. Sounds like you better buckle up… it’s going to be a wild ride.
Heavy…i was mostly joking…as you no doubt know vintage 240 prices are sky high…

I have my own not for profit museum…you probably have me beat…

https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7106#&gid=1&pid=6

Enjoy retirement, i had to pick up some board work to stay out of trouble….
I was gonna become a Chip and Dale but it cost ME to much.

I think it's the tooth (s) or maybe the 1/2 ear that's missing. My glass eye or peg leg, shouldn't be a problem.. The Haiti appendage upgrade did help, bargain-basement price too.. :-)

The price of circumcision doubled? How's does the cost double? Just sayin'

Regards