Best 12AU7?

What is the best 12AU7 or equivalent? NOS or new production. I like brighter sonics with good treble air. Thanks!

olds1959special06-20-2024 10:29pm

olds1959special OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 06-21-2024 at 09:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also enjoying a mil spec grey plate single mica GE 5814A
scp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 48 posts 06-22-2024 at 12:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 12au7 in my integrated are phase splitters. My fav is Amperex 7316 long plate. But I just bought a pair NOS Telefunkins...I am liking right now...probably gonna go back and forth for a while. Basicly a cheaper version of the famed G73-R
olds1959special OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 06-22-2024 at 01:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Any fans of new Tung Sol re-issue 12AU7W / 6189's?
inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,304 posts 06-22-2024 at 02:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I see no reason to even consider reissues for small tubes.
olds1959special OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 06-22-2024 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm using the Tung Sol 12AU7W / 6189 now. I find it bright, but in a very nice, warm and fat way! I keep coming back to this tube.