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What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices

so the prices are ridiculous,,none of us can afford these prices..so what AU's are we going to substitue foe Teles.
And dont say RCA;'s, I  dont like   RCA's and  Philips Miniwatts were ok, nothing great. 
I need something close to Tele. but at 1/5th the price.
mozartfan
kennyc
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Seems like the OP is trying to get 100% performance at 20% price which is usually wishful thinking and which most may find as a useless endeavor.
ghasley
2,507 posts
 

@mozartfan 

Fortunately, Tele 12au7’s aren’t the holy grail of the 12au7 family or nearly as coveted as Tele 12ax7’s. You shouldnt have to look too hard to equal or better their performance.
tvad
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Joe’s Tube Lore 12au7
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fuzztone
5,635 posts
 
"We" ain't gonna do nothin'.
dill
2,542 posts
 
Here is some good info on 12AU7 tubes.

https://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm
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