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.

jbhiller03-31-2017 9:40pm

yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,686 posts 04-01-2017 at 12:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use GE circa '63,'64 and '65 and find them outstanding!
bigshutterbug Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 383 posts 04-02-2017 at 03:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 04-02-2017 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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. .