12AT7 / 12AU7

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

shtinkydog05-25-2022 3:43pm

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,004 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 709 posts 05-31-2022 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks everyone.
rvpiano Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,708 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.
shtinkydog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 709 posts 05-31-2022 at 04:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rvpiano which preamp do you have?
rvpiano Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,708 posts 05-31-2022 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a vintage re-capped Conrad-Johnson PV 11 preamp along with a Benchmark AB2 Amplifier. I just ordered a matched pair of AU7’s from Brent Jesse for $250 a few minutes ago .