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Just put a GE 5751 in my amp...

and wow! Nice tube!! I have an Icon Audio Stereo20 PP, which has a single 12AX7 feeding two 12AU7 Phase splitters into 4 EL84's in push pull (hence the PP, of course).

I have tried all kinds of various 12AX7's. Seems like they all do something well, but it is hard to find that ONE tube that does everything right... I think this 5751 is the closest I have come yet to finding that.

Tight, punchy bass, mostly neutral tonal balance with just a hint of tubey goodness in the middle. Has a bit of upper mid range 'bite', but not too much. Everything has a lot of drive. And a smooth top end. Could be a bit more 'airy' and 3D. But all in all this was a gem of a find.

I like the GE version so much, I ordered a Sylvania 5751 just to compare....

Happy listening!
Andrew


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Topic - Just put a GE 5751 in my amp... - MLGrado 16:06:09 03/10/15 (32)

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