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Re: Anyone try a JAN GE 12AY7 (6072A) as V1 in 5e3x2?

3/18/2005 10:09 AM
Thorny	Re: Anyone try a JAN GE 12AY7 (6072A) as V1 in 5e3x2? I have tried the RCA, GE, and EH 12AY7. There are slight differences in different years, so I can only comment on the ones I have. These are my subjective opinions too. Others are free to chime in and disagree if they want to. RCA - my favorite so far. Not as bright as the GE, but not dull either. A very pleasing and fuller sounding midrange. Harder to find than the GE. I have several because I broke down and showed them the money. I hope it is not my wallet affecting my ear, because it is the most expensive too. GE - Brighter than the RCA, and almost as nice midrange. I think it sounds a bit "thinner" than the RCA, probably because it is bright. It is not harsh though. Just like a bit more "presence." Still a very good tube, and my second favorite. It is also more available than the RCAs. EH - I am thankful that we have a current choice. It has good strong output and will likely be reliable, but does not sound as lively as the NOS to me - although probably a bit louder. Not as bright as the GE, and not as pleasing as the RCA. Tunsol - bought two JAN but have not tried yet or even opened them up. Chinese - want to try, but have not bought any yet. I only know of one place that sells them, but I have not placed an order from them for a while. It is reasonably enough priced that I should try some.

3/18/2005 10:09 AM

Thorny

Re: Anyone try a JAN GE 12AY7 (6072A) as V1 in 5e3x2?

I have tried the RCA, GE, and EH 12AY7. There are slight differences in different years, so I can only comment on the ones I have. These are my subjective opinions too. Others are free to chime in and disagree if they want to.

RCA - my favorite so far. Not as bright as the GE, but not dull either. A very pleasing and fuller sounding midrange. Harder to find than the GE. I have several because I broke down and showed them the money. I hope it is not my wallet affecting my ear, because it is the most expensive too.

GE - Brighter than the RCA, and almost as nice midrange. I think it sounds a bit "thinner" than the RCA, probably because it is bright. It is not harsh though. Just like a bit more "presence." Still a very good tube, and my second favorite. It is also more available than the RCAs.

EH - I am thankful that we have a current choice. It has good strong output and will likely be reliable, but does not sound as lively as the NOS to me - although probably a bit louder. Not as bright as the GE, and not as pleasing as the RCA.

Tunsol - bought two JAN but have not tried yet or even opened them up.

Chinese - want to try, but have not bought any yet. I only know of one place that sells them, but I have not placed an order from them for a while. It is reasonably enough priced that I should try some.

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