EE MiniMax Dac Tube Rolling?

I have tried quite a few and really like the Mullard CV4003 Platinum Grade from Upscale Audio the best. I also like the new Psvane 12AU7 from Grant Fidelity.

The Mullard is a little sweeter and warmer, while the Psvane has more detail.

Op-Amp rolling makes a HUGE difference too. There are a couple of forum threads on here about that subject. Just do a search.

In your search for the perfect tube for the EE Dac, you should consider no tube at all... or at least try listening for a bit without one.

Many here seem to derive significant benefit from a swap to more capable opamps. LME49990's have worked out particularly well for me, but others have indicated their prefs for a variety different, but compelling, combos.

Losing the tube spontaneously ended my arduous search, along with the ever growing hole in my pocket, and led to a much cleaner, clearer and more satisfying sound.

Ok so took me a bit to respond as I was actually awaiting the MiniMax's arrival as I had just purchased it when I first posted. I have to it sounded pretty darn good with the stock tube and yes even a bit cleaner without it. Playing is is SS mode actually you did not seem to lose a thing while the bottom most particularly became much more articulate. The mids remained just scrumptous and the top end was just as shimmery. This is one dang fine DAC! I could not be happier with it and Njs you are absolutely correct in that I see no need to try rolling tubes in it. Truthfully I don't really even see a need to try any different opamps.. maybe some day but not today :)