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In Reply to: French 12AX7 Sonic Signatures posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on June 30, 2012 at 11:40:24:
It is impossible to do justice to French 12AX7s without taking into account regional variations. It is well known that the sound in the Bordeaux area of construction is somewhat dry, but with a rich after-taste to each note, clearly detectable on a spectrum analyzer (Petrus, 1947). This is more of a Push-Pull choice, or as the French say “Poussez-Tirez”, and appeals to owners of “vintage” equipment.
The Burgundy area of construction is warmer and more suited to Single Ended or “Une seule Fin” “amplis”, as they are called, where afficionados seek elusive electrons or as the French say are “À la recherche des electrons perdus”. These tubes are frequently used by flaneurs and salonards and are somewhat derided by purists.
One should not forget Corsica, where the electrons are smaller but very highly charged. One is advised to wear a large hat and have one arm inside ones greatcoat when working on equipment containing these. They travel badly, and it is not recommended to post them to Moscow in winter, for instance.
The halves match well, since the French are well known for égalité and fraternité.
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- RE: égalité et fraternité.... - andy evans 15:17:43 07/01/12 (3)
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- Mon plaisir! - andy evans 18:45:46 07/02/12 (1)
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