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Tubes for ARC LS15 Preamp

I've read a lot of comments re: upgrading the tubes that are issued with the LS15. It's time for me to replace mine and was wondering if I should replace with a different brand. Can anyone make a suggestion? I am using a SS ARC 100.2 amp if that makes a difference.
tonyp54
a_e_watkins
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Tonyp54

I am in exactly the same situation as you, so I will be very interested in reading your responses.

Good luck,

Regards,
AEW
mhansen
14 posts
 
I don't know if this will help but I bought a LS-25 about a month ago and have tried 3 different tube set in it (the original Sovtech(sorry about he spelling), Phillip's JAN's6922 and some Tungsram's ECC88 I think.
The Tungsram's are by far the best sounding top to bottom. The stock tubes aren't to bad and the Phillips were the worst(a distance third). I was supprised by the poor sound of the Philips as these have been recommend by some other people.
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pal
157 posts
 
I have had good results on retubing my SP9 and later my
LS22 with Upscale Audio.(You can visit their website to get phone number.
sc53
719 posts
 
I bought new tubes for my LS-15 when I had it from Upscale Audio. I got Siemens 7308 gold pins--exquisite! Not cheap but much better than the Sovteks the preamp came with.
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