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RE: Do they sound the same ?

All CV-4004s are "select" premium tubes, with low noise and long life properties. CV 4004 types have various plate structures and "halo getter" sizes. Unfortunately, through the years, many 12AX7 tubes have gotten "rebranded." Each type has some unique sonic properties, if your system has good resolution capabilities.

Without seeing exactly which type you have, typical CV-4004s are known as the "half box plate with single flange" as found on the original Brimar 6057 Trustworthy T series. These sound excellent, especially with the large halo.

Some CV 4004s have the chunky box plate, as found on the original Mullard M8137; considered by some a supreme tube. These also sound wonderful, but a bit forward compared to the nice depth possible with the half box plates.

The CV-492 is usually a "small plate" 14mm tall. These are "select" high quality tubes that sound very similar to the similar looking, typical Mullard or Amperex small plate varieties. Fortunately, this is a very popular, classic sound.

If you were to set up one channel with the chunky box plate and another channel with a smaller plate type, the soundstage and harmonic structure might get confusing. Then again, you might even enjoy the variety...it is your playback enjoyment at stake and only you can decide which types and setups you prefer...Enjoy the tube rolling journey...


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