Not to hijack this thread (I just thought it'd be a waste to start another Egnator Renegade Tube thread)
I am also wanting to put new tubes into my Egnator renegade 212 combo--Currently the tubes in there are stock:
PRE
V1 12AX7 Tungsol 1001
V2 12AX7 Electro Harmonix 0901
V3 12AX7 Tungsol 1001
V4 12AX7 Electro Harmonix 0812
V5 12AX7 Electro Harmonix 0812
V6 12AX7 Electro harmonix 0811
POWER
2 6L6--Sovtek 5881 WXT 1001
2 EL34--Ruby EL34BHT
To my ears the El34's in the 2nd channel sound too undefined and a there's a little too much low mid muddiness. I am looking for a more classic Marshall sound--not necessarily more aggressive, just more defined and "grippy"--I don't play any metal or hard stuff--more stones and beatles, etc.
Channel one's 6l6 cleans are a little too brittle to my ears. I don't necessarily want more bottom, just more warmth and overall smoothness.
I've only ever swapped out my power tubes in my Fender H.R.--so as far as power tubes go I don't have any experience in what changing those might improve? Would love to hear some suggestions from you guys!!