Best preamp/rectifier tubes for a Heartbreaker

[azernebur]

I want to run a two 6V6 setup on my HB for certain situations. What would be the best preamp and rectifier tubes to go with. Thanks!

 

[thunda1216]

preamp tubes are going to be a matter of taste; I run NOS in V1-V4. To my ears, the Shuguang 5AR4 sounds really good, but they don't last as long as NOS. I'm currently running a GE, it's lasted for 8 years now. Before that, I went through 2 Shuguangs in 4 years. I recently tried a Sovtek and it sounded OK but I have no idea regarding the longevity.

 

[azernebur]

preamp tubes are going to be a matter of taste; I run NOS in V1-V4. To my ears, the Shuguang 5AR4 sounds really good, but they don't last as long as NOS. I'm currently running a GE, it's lasted for 8 years now. Before that, I went through 2 Shuguangs in 4 years. I recently tried a Sovtek and it sounded OK but I have no idea regarding the longevity.

Thanks, thunda1216! BTW, are you the same guy that commented on my YouTube video at http://youtu.be/RhlPyljQMX0 ?