12au7

need to know what pair of 12au7 sounds great in a preamp
i have tried rca clear top sound very good that's the sound iam looking for but more of it...japan brand 12au7 no magic...the siemans were ok...

nealvito05-18-2002 8:28pm

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mwalsdor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 05-19-2002 at 02:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My favorite "12au7" were the industrial equivalent pair of 1952 "D" getter Hytron 5814s. The best part, I got them for $10 on Ebay. I no longer have a component that uses 12au7 / 5963 / 5814 but will not be parting with these ever.
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thunnicutt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 05-19-2002 at 07:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Really fantastic. A little more pricer than others, but something special. Purchased some for an EAR V20 from Kevin at Upscale Audio.
jasonmcguire Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 05-19-2002 at 09:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Telefunkins. They are the best 12AU7 and 12AX7s out there. Clean, linear, extended on both ends and still posses that midrange majic.
jasonmcguire Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 05-19-2002 at 09:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Telefunkins. They are the best 12AU7 and 12AX7s out there. Clean, linear, extended on both ends and still have that beautiful midrange magic.

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