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Your NOS tube favorites.

Just wondering what manufacturers and models of NOS (new old stock) vacuum tubes you guys/gals really like? I have some GE 12BH7A (not sure of the date) that sound very good. Also tried the Sylvania 12BH7A and Sylvania FAA 6SN7GTB and JAN 6SN7W GTA (various years from 1968 to 1979)

Which tubes have worked the best for you?
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RCA 5693 red tube
Brimar CV5042 black plate
GE 5751 triple mica black plate
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1961 Amperex 6085s (E80cc)
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c’mon folks

a question like this is ridiculous

no discussion of application, circuit, component, system, sonic traits desired (not to mention asking between a 12bh7 miniature and a 6sn7 octal)

i like merlot you like cold brew... what is better?
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