12AT7 / 12AU7

Which brands are known for having more of a syrupy/airy/atmospheric sound?

shtinkydog05-25-2022 3:43pm

tomcy6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,589 posts 05-25-2022 at 05:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm not sure what you mean, syrupy and airy are kind of opposites. My favorite 12AU7 variant is the Amperex 7316.
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,318 posts 05-25-2022 at 05:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 They can't be those three things simultaneously. +1 Best 12AU7's I've encountered are NOS Amperex 7316pq.
shtinkydog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 681 posts 05-25-2022 at 05:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Since you both mentioned the amperex, how would you describe it?
facten Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,878 posts 05-25-2022 at 05:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @shtinkydog Here are links to Brent Jessee’s website for both tube types, he offers impressions that may help you hone in on tubes that might suit your taste https://www.audiotubes.com/12at7.htm https://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm
shtinkydog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 681 posts 05-25-2022 at 05:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @facten wow! that is a lot of info there! thank you.