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FunkyGibbon
02-12-2022, 13:07
I've finally got an Audio Innovations P2. I'm one week in and enjoying it immensely.

Now of course, I'm wondering about tube rolling and wondering exactly where I will get the best bang per buck, rolling the valves in the signal path? The valve layout in my P2 is:

https://i.imgur.com/E3l3IgG.png

My inclination is the v3 the ECC83 followed by the v4 ECC82 and then v1 & v2. Is this correct? If not what would you suggest?

Please suggest some reasonably priced options and possible reliable sources.
Firebottle
02-12-2022, 16:52
Your inclination sounds spot on. V1 and V2 won't affect the sound much.

You could try Watford Valves, they usually have a good selection. DO NOT fit a 5751 in V3 position as it is not an equivalent, whatever you might read.
Mikeandvan
02-12-2022, 22:52
I've finally got an Audio Innovations P2. I'm one week in and enjoying it immensely.

Now of course, I'm wondering about tube rolling and wondering exactly where I will get the best bang per buck, rolling the valves in the signal path? The valve layout in my P2 is:

https://i.imgur.com/E3l3IgG.png

My inclination is the v3 the ECC83 followed by the v4 ECC82 and then v1 & v2. Is this correct? If not what would you suggest?

Please suggest some reasonably priced options and possible reliable sources.

What have you got it plugged into? I mean what is your main amp?
FunkyGibbon
03-12-2022, 07:10
The pre-amp is a Quad Artera Play+.
FunkyGibbon
03-12-2022, 07:10
Your inclination sounds spot on. V1 and V2 won't affect the sound much.

You could try Watford Valves, they usually have a good selection. DO NOT fit a 5751 in V3 position as it is not an equivalent, whatever you might read.

Thanks Firebottle, I’ll check them out.