To parallel or not to parallel, that is the question

There is an interesting discussion going on over at AX84.com right now about the benefits and drawbacks of using paralleled preamp tubes.

I've used paralleled 12ax7s and 12au7s in clean amps with success, but found them to be a bit mushy in higher gain situations. Turns out I may not have been using them correctly for the higher gain settings. To check out what the gurus have to say, hit the link to the discussion on AX84.com.