Re: 7025



thanks wrote:

> Bret Ludwig wrote:
> > There are _no general rules_ with NOS audio types in any demand
> > because the pile has been heavily cherrypicked. There is no substitute
> > for testing the tube, in circuit.
> >
> > Being that the 12AX7 is the most common single tube type in use, if
> > you are genuinely not happy with new production, you need to rework for
> > another tube type. There is no reason why new ones could not be made to
> > extremely excellent standards. It's my belief indeed some are.
> >
> > Much of what is "common knowledge" about NOS tubes from an audio
> > standpoint is pure horse***.
> >
> Name a good modern production 12AX7, thanks.

Reflektor-production Tung-Sol 12AX7.

This tube will kick the piss out of damn near *anything* you can come
up with. Note that the Glass Snob Contingent (who will rise to the
defense of their favorite $100 bottle) will almost certainly *not* have
any experience with this tube, so take their protestations for what
they are worth.

Lord Valve
Expert




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