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 5,318 posts 05-31-2022 at 05:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Telefunken 12AU7's / ECC82's are going to be a little more, errr, analytical than the Amperexes. Installed in an older C-J preamp, I can see a good balance being achieved. Less so in a modern preamp that is less warm.
rvpiano Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,656 posts 05-31-2022 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With all due respect, in my head to head comparison with the Telefunken and Amperex, the Telefunken was sweeter. YMMD.
tomcy6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,589 posts 05-31-2022 at 08:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete YMMD Mine definitely does. Telefunken 12AU7s sound drab in my BHK preamp while Amperex 7316s sparkle. It just confirms that there are no absolutes in audio.