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Tube recommendations for AES AE-3 Preamp

Does anyone have tube suggestions for this Audio Electronic Supply pre-amp? I'm new to tube components, and I realize the perfect tube is always going to be a personal preference. With that said, I know upgrading to a NOS tube will be an improvement to reduce microphonics, and help combat the thin sounding digital music.

I have a tight budget, so any suggestions for 6SN7 tubes on the AE-3 would be great!

Thanks!
hockey4496
hockey4496 OP
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Thanks for everyone's input. I found a good deal and settled on some matching NOS Sylvania GTB black plate chrome domes....

Anyone have any experience with these tubes?
jburidan
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Make sure they are quiet. Many of the preamp tubes for sale in cyberspace are noisy.
hockey4496 OP
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Hmmm...I would certainly hope they're quiet, but like I said I'm new to tube components so I may not recognize abnormal levels of noise caused by defective tubes. Any thing in particular I should look out for
awise1961
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I have yet to find a chrome dome Sylvania to be noisey.
The EH's on the other hand sang like a bird.

Al. Wise
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sfar
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I bought a pair of Sylvania GTB chrome domes from a well-regarded seller on Audio Asylum and in a Cary Sli-80 amp they are very quiet and sound superb. Good choice.
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