Audio Innovations P2 - tube rolling newbie

[FunkyGibbon]

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:

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.

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

Talk to Guy at PureSound.

 

[Jazid]

I think you've got basically the right approach FunkyG, but am not certain V4 will take precedence over V1 and 2, it depends on how it's used in the circuit. So many options, I'd start with the ECC83. What is in there already, are they in good order, and what are you hoping to improve? A box plate Mullard or a Telefunken ladder plate '83 would be gold standard, as they should be at the prices asked. JJ E83CC gold pin, or ECC803S are well regarded and affordable new production, and for little extra they come matched and selected from HotRox amongst others. JJ ECC82 gold pin are also well regarded. You could do a lot worse than order a pair of the '82s, and one of each '83 type, and do some swaps to see what you think, before diving into the more serious money pit (fun though it is).

 

[FunkyGibbon]

Thanks guys