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Preamp tube

Any suggestions, I’m considering changing the V1 preamp tubes (12AX7/ECC83) on my Jolida 1000 integrated amp. Right now I am using Genalex Gold Lion’s. Any thoughts and what the benefit will be from the suggestion?
luvrockin
helomech
1,851 posts
 
Any particular tube is going to sound slightly different depending on the amp in which it’s installed. Some of the best advice I’ve been given in this hobby is to buy NOS tubes from Andy at Vintage Tube Services. Spend a little more $ now to get tubes that can possibly outlast you and perform better than any of these new production Chinese/Russian tubes.
addyson815
240 posts
 
second Andy.          tell him what you are wanting in the next tube and he will give you some suggestions..       more than likely, you wont just get one pair from him             best way to reach him is by phone

http://vintagetubeservices.com
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
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If you want more of that warm sound with good bass  go with Mullard 12AX7 (not cheap)
If  you want clarity and detail with good punch and bass, the Telefunken12AX7 can't be beaten, also not cheap
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