a tube question, what do you expect :)

[ETHAN-ROSE]

Reading up on things preamp valves have a fairly large part to play in the overall tone of the amp and i was wondering....
what would be the best line up in a vintage modern for a very heavy sound and what makes and brands are the best in people opinions?
I'm particularly interested in what tube would be best in V4. I was told that thats the most important pre amp tube and should be replaced as often as the power tubes.
cheers

[surfnorthwest]

Don't waste your money trying fancy NOS tubes for this amp, not going to make a big difference. Actually the power tubes make a bigger difference. IMO when you buy the tubes have them selected for early distortion and low microphonics. I personally like the Penta or Tung-Sol tubes, some also like the JJ tubes.