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RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like?

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Jim McShane

In Reply to: RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like? posted by rosendds@frontiernet.net on April 05, 2015 at 10:52:14

Just be careful... A lot of the old stock stuff is excessively microphonic! One reason I like the CV4024s is they are (IMHO) the least microphonic of all the old stock 12AT7 family I've dealt with.

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RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like? - Bigjimsguitars 18:11:40 04/06/15 (4)
Jim:

I know there Uber rare and expensive, what's your take on '801s' ?

Jim
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- RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like? - Jim McShane 10:31:02 04/07/15 (1)
  I doubt I'd be willing to pay the price it takes to buy them. I guess I don't feel the extra investment is worth it.
  - RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like? - Bigjimsguitars 13:33:21 04/07/15 (0)
    Jim:
    
    I agree with the points you have made. Microphonic tubes are a real concern. I've always favored industrial tubes and or those made for the military. A good thing to do when seeking out tubes is to do a google search for tube substitutes and then go from there. Expensive doesn't necrssarily mean better!
    
    Jim
    ARS VS-110
    Customized Bottlehead Foreplay II
    Preamp
    Magnepan 2.5R's
    B&W ASW 300 Subs
    Ah Tjoeb Tube CD Player
    w/Siemens E288CC's
    MaggieMate X/O's from subs to
    2.5R's
- RE: Which 12AT7 NOS Tubes Do you Like? - SETdude 03:09:52 04/07/15 (1)
  I'm not Jim but have been told by a reputable tube dealer that the Tele 801s is a good tube but rarity dictates the price...if you can find them.
  - Lot of good 12AT7 types around - FenderLover 11:40:31 04/07/15 (0)
    Most 6201 will fit the bill. I like Euro E81CC and US TMBP's. I have not used very many modern 12AT7 types.

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