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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
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
1,752 posts
 
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
pvctor OP
9 posts
 
I would consider NOS within my budget .. I believe Telefunken 12AX7 is fairly expensive tube ..Any other 12AX7 that would go well in this CJ pre-amp? Does anybody have a suggestion for 5751 ?
pvctor OP
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Chuck
How do Gold Lion compare to NOS such as Mullard suggested by Mik971 ? Have you had both?

mik971
153 posts
 
I have not compared directly to the Gold Lion, but the 12AU7 is one of Mullards finest. It is one of the most rugged tubes and is very good sounding. (very long lasting) For the 12AX7, I think you would be OK with one of the new production premium tubes, they seem to get good reviews. I have seen pairs of Telefunkens pop up here on A-gon from a Canadian seller for very fair prices though and might be about the same price..
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