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Best of current 12ax7?

Any recommendations for the best readily available gold pin 12ax7's? Best in terms of sound quality, build quality and endurance.
I know most of the desirable NOS names but for this thread I'm thinking modern reasonably priced candidates.
Thanks!
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hew
159 posts
 
TJ Full Music was better than the Psvane in my Thor preamp.
chrissain
470 posts
 
my favorite new production are the Tung-sol gold pins, great balance between detail and warmth.
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davide256
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Would the PSvane's sound better than the EI 12AX7's? I have those in a CJ preamp phono section, was contemplating getting actual Telefunkens.
rodman99999
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You asked about, "the best" of the modern 12AX7's,
in terms of build quality, sound quality and endurance. Seems
you already found it: the EAT!
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rja OP
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Those EAT's cost as much as some very fine NOS tubes.
1. Purchased Psvane 12ax7's.
2. Purchased Sophia 12ax7's.
3. Own a pair of Telefunken smooth long plate 12ax7's.
I will try others. Thanks for suggestions so far.
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