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Buy 12ax7 tube

Hi im searching for best vacuum tube in low distortion and accurate sound up to 40$/each
For my vincent 226 mk2

I can buy raytheons black plate and rca black plate and genalex gold lion are they any good or you have some more options?!

Thanks in advance

https://drive.google.com/file/d/104Hkj3uNChEvzm4psy1Kgg3-S6Bi4XKW/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgd21OgSaQfo5yaozCmw4VJHWt54CqHl/view?usp=drivesdk

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mehdikh423
jetter
3,033 posts
 
Joe of Joe's Tube Lore did not favor the 12AX7 Telefunkens.  I still consider his opinions the gold standard.  That said, I have been purchasing the matched pairs of  Psvane 12AX7-TII from Grant Fidelity.  You pay a little more for Grant Fidelity supposedly picking the best pairs.
mehdikh423 OP
23 posts
 
Can i use 2 brand or 3 in my amplifier in same time?
For example rca svetlana and chinese tube in same time?
Isnt harmful?
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lowrider57
5,417 posts
 
It seems that one of the tubes is the driver and the other two are the left and right channels (the gain stage).

The driver can be a different brand, but the L & R must be matched tubes.


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yogiboy
5,655 posts
 
I prefer vintage GE circa 60’s and 70’s. You can pick them up at real good prices. The Sylvania Baldwin green label is another one of my favorite 12AX7 type tube!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
+1 yogiboy! USA-made 12AX7's are excellent value! +1 for the Baldwin's!
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