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What experience have you had with 5814a Tubes?

I've had a super positive experience with 1950s NOS 5814a tubes, triple MICA black plates.  I think they sound superb.
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lowrider57
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@jbhiller , so very glad to be be of help with the speaker recommendation, and thanks for the kind words. I'll bet that tweak opened up the bass and mids, (I had the older PSB Synchrony's).

Regarding preamp tube rolling, my findings where just like yours are; I mixed it up. I would use a primo NOS in the driver position for flavour, then a different brand or type as the cathode follower.

I know you made a good choice with the PrimaLuna. Enjoy !!

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I use GE circa '63,'64 and '65 and find them outstanding!
bigshutterbug
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You may also want to try a set of CBS or Hytron shiny black plate 5814s from the late 50's and early 60's. One of my all around favorite U.S. made 12AU7 variants.
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I have used 5814s on occasion and find them to very well balanced in terms of frequency extension and having a clear strong voice (that's a good thing).  I know I tried several others but none were as good as the RCA.

My preference is still to use the Amperex 7316, which I was fortunate to collect before the price became ridiculous and so many counterfeits were on the market. Why the 7316 , it's a subjective thing really I just prefer the way they sound.

 





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