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Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp

CJ PV 12 takes 6 tubes
Phono stage
2X 12AX7 1x 5751 1x 12AU7
Line
V5, & V6: 12AU7
I would like to get a new tube set that is not too expensive (at most $300 for the set) that is detailed but not too bright and has good extension .. Any suggestion ? Any experience with new tubes i.e. Gold Lion , PSvane ,TJ Full Music etc

thanks
pvctor
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czbbcl
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I would recommend Gold Lion's.

Chuck
zd542
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Call the cable company. They'll send some tubes out to you so you can demo them in your system.
pvctor OP
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Chuck, Do you have experience with Gold Lion ?
mik971
153 posts
 
I have a PV 3 preamp and love the sound, I use:

12AX7 Telefunken (cost various)
12AU7 Mullard NOS ($35 a piece)

I think you would be much more pleased with NOS tubes. The 12AU7's are pretty cheap so it is not cost prohibitive on your unit.
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czbbcl
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Yes I have used them in my Cary SLI-80F1 (both power and pre stage) and a conrad johnson pre along with a tubed phono stage. I really like them as they are detailed and dynamic and seem very robust as I never had one fail.

Chuck
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