OK Myles,
I took the hint and I've stopped trying to email you with all my questions and I am now posting a question on this forum.
In an attempt to get rid of some of the buzziness in my Mesa Dual Rec, I replaced the stock pre-amp tube in the V1 position with a Chinese 12ax7 from Ruby Tubes. I noticed quite a difference - less buzz and more clarity and high end. The question is (drum roll) should I keep swapping out tubes? What other power tubes should I look at swapping or is the V1 the only one that makes a difference. I still run a duet of Mesa EL-34s, and they sound much better than the Mesa 6l6's. Of course, I am still contemplating your advice to have a variable bias pot put on my amp. I guess since I am low on funds, I need your advice before I start spending all my money on the elusive search for tone.
Thank again for all your help.
Brad (no new baby yet)
