I tried the Sylvania 5751 triple mica black plate and loved the richness, but not the heavy bottom end. Went back to the Svetlana 12ax7's until someone posted something about the Chinese Full Music 12ax7's. I bought a pair for around 70 dollars, and found they were very comparable to the Sylvanias, but balanced across the board in my system. Sold the Sylvanias, love the Full Music!
12AX7 tube alternatives for Jolida JD-100
After using Mullard, Telefunken and Amperex 12AX7s, I've substituted 5751 command series blackplate, 12AU7WA, GE5814 and 6414 Raytheon blackplate, a 12AT7 variant.
I thought the 5751 was nice with lower gain and warmth, but still had grain that smears sound.
The AU7 and its variant was too sterile.
I'm impressed with the 6414. Focused sound, holographic, good bottom to top presentation without being too edgy.
Anyone else tried something like this?
I thought the 5751 was nice with lower gain and warmth, but still had grain that smears sound.
The AU7 and its variant was too sterile.
I'm impressed with the 6414. Focused sound, holographic, good bottom to top presentation without being too edgy.
Anyone else tried something like this?
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