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best bass or close to that 12AX7 tube

Hi,
It is time for me to change tubes in my CJ PV-12 with phono stage, one of the 12AX7 almost gone. And having rather flat bass in my system (I don't have a subwoofer) I am looking for something that would have more color in thta range. Not looking for much punch, I don't listen to rock/pop, rather more color when viola or basso continuo plays or kontrabass this is where it would be usefull. Budget for one matched pair is under $425. I need one pair of 12AX7 and I wsa planning to change the 12AU7 (I have 3 of them there) as well. Thank you
avs9

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avs9 OP
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Hi,
Thank you for the response. Yes, did go there actually quite a lot for the last few days, spoke with Brent, he says Telefunken will sound a little flat as bass goes comparing to Mazda labels, which cost about twice as more. I won't mind the price per say if it goes there, my concern is that with my PV-12 with phono stage I won't be able to rip the benefits of the more expensive Mazda. My speakers (which I may have to upgrade) are Audes 037. The amp is CJ MVC60SE.
Regards
Anatoliy
avs9 OP
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Thanks folks, I guess you are exactly right - buy and listen!
And that's fine. I read through a lot of posts here and quite a few of them state different tubes behavior. To the point about the RCA - actually one seller did state the same about the RCA, though in his inventory the RCA are not the most expensive ones, whether this was an indication of his integrity or not I can't say, just need to wait to wait until I receive the product. Best Regards to all.
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