@shadorne +1 It seems apparent that you know your tubes.
what tubes for eastern electric minimax phono?
My EE phono, purchased here on Agon, came with Tung sol AX 7 tubes in all three sockets.The sound is commendably neutral but there is quite a bit of tube rush/noise. Any suggestions for a reasonably priced tube that is quiet but neither bright nor very warm. I dont mind a bit of warmth so long as the treble is still there, not chopped off.
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Whenever purchasing tubes for a phono stage, it’s very important to be certain the seller has tested them and certifies them as very low noise. http://vintagetubeservices.com/testing-selecting-procedures/ https://www.upscaleaudio.com/pages/grading-matching Brent Jesse has a vid on this page, that explains his procedure: http://www.audiotubes.com/12ax7.htm Stick with NOS. You won’t be sorry. These guys have a selection of tested, NOS, phono grade, European(Siemens/Teles/Amperex) 12AX7s: https://tctubes.com/12AX7-ECC33-5751-7025-tubes.aspx(nice people too!) |
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