I'm waiting for my 2550 (fully assembled). I'll probably replace the preamp tubes with Tung-Sols, too. For my taste it's the best current production 12AX7. Probably a Sovtek LPS for V3. Have you kept the JJ power tubes?
More importantly: what speaker cab and what speakers do you use?
I like the TungSols, for EL34s I also like Shuguangs. I put a NOS JAN/Phillips 5751 in V2 and it tames things down nicely. This amp has tons of gain. Played through Weber Silvers & EVs. Kinda bright through the EVs. Thumps through the Silver BellsMore importantly: what speaker cab and what speakers do you use?