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Subject line says it all...well most of it.I am running NOS RCA 5751 and think they are great but, for grins, would like to see what a decent 12AX7 does (not the stock ones). But, because this is more 'play' than anything else, I want cheap stuff that sounds decent (yeah don't we all).
Looking on Triode Electronics site, I am thinking between EI, EH and JJ Tesla, possibly the GT mullard clones, and of course anything else you fine folks recommend. My price range should be clear from the names above. I have read here that there are some QC issues with newer tubes... does Triode cull them for quality? At those prices, maybe not...?Secndarily, am also looking for equally cheap 6922 for a Blue Circle preamp... EH do the job? I believe there are standard tubes in there now.
Thanks.
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Don't forget the Svetlana 12AX7 in the JD100. This is actually one of the better current production tubes I have used in this machine. I know they are available from thetubestore.com and maybe from New Sensor also but I have not looked around. I would put these on your list of tubes to audition. There price is consistant with the other current production 12AX7 variations.I don't do much with 6DJ8/6922 so cannot comment here but I do like my JAN Philips that I use in testing the older Jolida 302/502 amplifiers I modify or service that use these in the input stage.
Good luck and have fun.
Happy Listening,
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Build your system for yourself, not the critics!
For the 12AX7, try a Sovtek 12AX7LPS. It's a FINE tube. And for 6922 on the cheap, if you already have an EH then try a JJ. The EH are quieter, but once I screen the bad JJs out the tubes that are left are real decent. JJ tubes must be screened for low noise IMHO.
You could try the Jan Philips 6922 they are cheap and also the Russian rocket logo 6h23 are pretty good for a cheap 6922. If you want something real good though stick with amperex or seimens for the 6922 tubes. As for the 12ax7 I am not sure, but I have some used Telefunkin 12ax7 if you are interested in a possible trade?
thanks
frank
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