by sKiZo Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:02 pm
I hear they're quite nice and exceptionally quiet, but I've got plenty of 12AU7 variants, including the RCA clear tops usually quoted as similar overall. Was looking for something ... different.
Those "super" tubes BETTER be super at $130 for a matched triplet ...
Still ... I've been a good boy ... haven't bought a driver in months ... well ... weeks anyway.
Thanx for the reminder though ... think I'll swap in the clear tops for a listen. Those were the first set in the amp, and not sure if they sounded as spectacular as I remember, or it was just initial infatuation with the amp ... one way to find out.
PS ... currently running a Sylvania 12BH7A in center position flanked by a matched set of Westinghouse Star 5963's ... Very strong combo with an extremely tight bass and punch. Sound stage is a bit small compared to some, but still a very pleasant combo, especially with modern jazz ...