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Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp

Hi All-

 

I got hold of a newer tube preamp. I bought some match ed JJ 12AX7 tubed and after they burned in for a bit, they sound very strident and bright. Can anyone recommend  a tube brand that will be warmer in the upper mid and high frequencies? I can't afford NOS. I'd like to keep it under $100 for the pair matched. Viva Tubes has the new Mullard reissues, PSVane Art Series, Electro Harmonix Gold Pins, and Tung Sol Gold Pins in their new stock that are matched. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks 

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mazian
395 posts
 

I know residents of the USA are reluctant to buy Chinese but I have no hesitation in recommending Shuguang Black Treasure tubes as they are easily the best tubes I have used, including Mullards and Gold Lion.

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macg19
909 posts
 

Call or email Brent Jesse but you are not going to get what you are looking for under $100 a pair, matched or otherwise.

knotscott
918 posts
 

@cey You can buy the Mullard reissue almost anywhere that sells tubes for ~ $25 each/$50 pr.   Amazon, Ebay, Tube Depot, Viva, etc.,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J0HHXF8?asc_campaign=2b5a785186b501c352c95398a3440b1b&asc_source=01G906CFVNZ35AJ2JPV0Z6Y0B2&tag=namespacebran129-20

mariddock
24 posts
 

Gold Lion after about 40 hours of break in. 

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