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RE: 5814A or 12au7 Which is better.

Blanket dismissal of the 12AU7 I feel isn't fair. Talented designers have designed very good sounding pieces around this tube, making and thinking through all the decisions about the myriad tradeoffs, advantages and disadvantages of using this tube. Agreed that all the tubes people have mentioned are fabulous tubes. Sure, the 12BH7 and 6CG7 are crackerjack. Better even, maybe.

The 12AU7 is a BIG tube family. Lots of variants, made by a lot of companies all around the world, and made for a very long time. And there's a broad sonic character palette, too. There is just no substitute for listening to something with your own ears and your own gear.

There're certainly a seemingly endless range of 12AT7s and 12AX7s, particularly the latter.

Give 'em a try. See which ones you like best. If you don't like any of them go to Plan X, whatever that is; wire in a different type of tube, get a different piece of gear...


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