12AT7 / 12AU7

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

shtinkydog05-25-2022 3:43pm

twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 05-25-2022 at 09:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Read Jesse's section on the Amperex 7316. He says it better than I can.
shtinkydog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 612 posts 05-26-2022 at 02:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @twoleftears sounds impressive. thanks.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,471 posts 05-30-2022 at 07:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out dBtubes.com in Canada. I bought some NOS JAN GE 6688 tubes and they were cheap. They have many 12at7 and 12au7 for reasonable prices. They are a good value compared to 12ax7 NOS . About 1/10 the price as holy grail 12ax7 nos.
shtinkydog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 612 posts 05-31-2022 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks everyone.
rvpiano Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,465 posts 05-31-2022 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Telefunken 12au7’s fit your description very well. ‘On my system they sound better than Amperex.