Good comments here and I have reviewed this extensively for my Phono Stage.
Check out Jim McShane at mcshanedesign.net for Tube needs.
I bought these from Jim and they are New with a number of good comments in the chat threads;
*Sovtek 12AX7LPS tubes, very low noise spiral filaments, checked for good section-to-section match, $14.75 ea., or $29.75 per matched pair; quads (if available - these are VERY rarely needed) are $61.50. For specially selected tubes (for Aesthetix and other hi gain/noise sensitive gear) selected pairs (when available) are $37.50. These are great for sockets where a good quiet tube is needed, and the tone is top shelf. My tube of choice for Citation phono stages!