Tubes Asylum: REVIEW: Ei Elite Gold 12AU7, 12BH7 Tubes by PaulC Questions about tubes and gear that glows. FAQ

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Model:	12AU7, 12BH7
Category:	Tubes
Suggested Retail Price:	$10.00,12.00
Description:	High End Tubes
Manufacturer URL:	Ei Elite Gold
Manufacturer URL:	Ei Elite Gold

Review by PaulC on July 16, 2002 at 16:29:52 IP Address: 66.190.119.63

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Generally speaking I would describe these tubes as tonal neutrality
I like them better than the JJ/Tesla 12AU7, great inexpensive tubes,
but in my system they don't come close to the mullard cv4003.

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Product Weakness:	not enough body
Product Strengths:	clean top to bottom

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Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Roksan Caspian
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	N.E.W. P-3
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Micromega Stage 2
Speakers:	AR 310 H.O.
Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas,Alpha-Core
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	rock,pop,metal,alternative,country
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1 week
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Ferite magnets
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

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