Western Electric 12AX7 coming this summer.

Given the situation with Russia and China it is a good thing USA will provide some supply.

Other than JJ in Slovakia are there any others outside of Russia or China?

I have a pair of WE 300b and I have to say they sound phenomenal.   I was afraid the “recipe “ may change or some other unforeseen problem regarding availability might occur so I bought a second pair.    Crazy? maybe…..

As of now only my headphone amp uses 12ax7.    I would buy a pair I they were reasonably priced.    If they really want to sell volume to the guitar community they have to be $80 -$100 ….  Or less.  
 

I have a few friends that play and I have retubed their amps and they thought $30 each was pushing it.   JJ tubes at $20 - $ 35 depending on type are reasonable in my opinion and some sound great, like the gold pin 12ax7 and the ecc803s .   Great sounding tubes.    That’s what came stock in my Zesto Leto pre and that thing sounded amazing 

I think the big market for 12AX7 is guitar amplifiers. A lot more of them than audiophiles. I'm think this influenced WE's business plan.

I wonder how many high-end NOS 12AX7 tubes are still out there.  When those dry up these guys will have the market cornered if they can produce a quality replica.