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EAR 864 V1 V3 Tube Type

Can someone tell me the tube type of V1 and V2 in EAR 864? This is what happened, I removed the stock ECC82 and ECC 83 wanting to replace with NOS tubes. When I want to put in the NOS, I realised that there is no printing of tube type beside the tube socket, just V1 and V2 and I have forgotten V1 is ECC82 or ECC83? :(

Thanks in advance.
ace_hayashi
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rja
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coolhand
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The tube closest to the front is the 12AU7, when I had my 864, after much rolling of NOS tubes, I ended up with an awesome combination: Tesla (Not JJ) ECC802S in the 12AU7 position and a 60's Amperex 12AX7A...have fun rolling !
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Thanks guys! By the way, I wrote EAR and replied me that V1=ECC83 and V2=ECC82. May I know which affect the sound more? V1(ECC83)? or V2(ECC82)? Thanks again!
coolhand
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From my experience, the ECC82 has a greater influence, but YMMV
fleschler
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In my system, I use a clear-top RCA 12AU7 and a 1950s D getter, ridged black plate Sylvania 12AX7. Other systems could use other combos but the RCA is easy to find and relatively inexpensive. It has great bass and dynamics. I found the Mullard 12AX7 very good but less balanced for my system. Some use GE triple mica lower voltage 5751 tube type which is extremely detailed sounding (I prefer less resolution and smoother/warmer sound). Enjoy.

P.S. I don't like the stock tubes at all. Brittle and bright sounding, yuk.
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