What is the make and model of your amp so we can Google it.
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Mullard CV4003 from Upscale Audio. My favorite 12AU7 and variant... https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/mullard-cv4003-12au7-vintage-new-old-stock?variant=22618913669 |
I tried the Mullard 4003 tubes years ago sourced from Kevin Deal. They sounded fine (a bit rich) but became noisy faster than expected from experience with other tube brands. I have been using Ron Sheldon's Cryoset Gold Lion 12AU7's but since Ron's unfortunate illness caused him to shut down his business, I just purchased a matched pair of new production Tung-Sols from Tube Depot. When the time comes we'll see how they sound. I may be a bit fortunate in that my tube gear doesn't seem that sensitive to the tubes used. More a question of longevity rather than tonality. I suspect from the experiences of others, that Power Tubes have a greater impact on tonality and dynamics. |
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