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Tube for aesthetix pandora / romulus

Hello,

I own an aesthetix pandora dac and i am thinking of upgrading its tubes:
- 2 E83CCS or 12AX7
- 2 6922 (6DJ8)

I have been advised to get mullard, siemens or telefunken nos valves

I don't know anything about tubes...

Would you have recommendation? Advises? Tips? Good tubes sellers?

Thanks and regards
G.
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wisnon
700 posts
 
A no brainer choice would be Phillips (Haarleen plant) ECC83--ie 12ax7 European equivalent. Look for the Delta codes from the early 1960s. Google and you will find all the background you need to know. They will beat the Mullards. Thank me later.
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ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
And these will lower the noise floor? What other benefits have you heard? I won't become obsessed, however I may be willing to experiment a bit. Thanks
kana813
956 posts
 
I use matched Gold Lions from Jim McShane in my Pandora Signature(currently listed for sale).
jwm
918 posts
 
I tried Amperex ECC83 Holland tubes from the 50's (Haarleen plant) and did not like them in the Aesthetix. I don't see how phillips would be better.
wisnon
700 posts
 
Dont knock em till you try them. Phillips Delta codes 1960 and up to about 69.
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