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In Reply to: RE: WARNING posted by Palustris on November 03, 2009 at 11:09:57
What do you mean when you say the 12au7 mindset? Please enlighten.
Thx Kelly
There is a whole world of tubes beyond the 12AU7, 12AT7, and 12AX7 tubes generally found in consumer gear. When I was looking for some 12AU7 drivers for a Williamson amp, for instance, he told me to forget the 12AU7 and try 5687, 7119, and 7044 tubes. I have never looked back. I eventually abandoned the Williamson topology too, but that's more Joe Roberts' influence...
That is kind of what I thought was being implied. I second that feeling as someone that rarely gets in line to scoop up the latest social/consumer pop crap trends. My equipment uses 5687's in the preamp and 6n1p's in the amp. However I also just shelled out $50.00 to get a nos gb5687. As most posters know, 12au7's can be had for a fraction of that and there still is current production. Unfortunately I'm not aware of any production for the 5687/7199/7119 family. It's not inconceivable that in few years, only 12**7's will be available. So I guess you can't really fault someone that wants to be able to rely on components the will be available down the road. Sorry to get off track a bit. Just curious.
Kelly
ECC99 is an equivalent to a 7119, but with a 12A_7 type basing. The Russian 6N6P is also equivalent but with a 6DJ8/6CG7 type basing and can be had for cheap on eBay.
That's good information. That's what this forum is about.
Thx KElly
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