The most exclusive ECC83 12AX7 type is the Genalex Gold Lion ECC83. The Original Genalex Gold Lion ECC83/B759 tubes are considered among the best ECC83 / 12AX7 types ever made. . They exhibit a large detailed soundstage that is sought after by discerning audiophiles who demand the highest quality sound.
What is the highest gain 12AX7?
If you go with new production the JJ ECC83S(12ax7) is the highest gain out of all the new production pre amp tubes.Jan 5, 2015
How long does a 12AX7 tube last?
about 10,000 hours
Do 12AX7 tubes need to be matched?
When replacing or changing preamp tubes, you don't need to worry about using matched pairs, or whether they are biased. This is because almost all preamp tubes are self-biasing. This means that unlike power tubes, having two identically matching sides is not necessary.
How good are Tung-Sol tubes?
The current TungSol 12ax7 is by far the best quality out there . The highs are clear and clean an the entire sound is transparent compared to a JJ . Yes , they're somewhat more expensive , but for V1/2 in a clean amp they are unbeatable , Tubedepot will provide every possible grading option too , which others don't .
Where are Tung-Sol tubes made?
Saratov, Russia
Who makes Tung-Sol tubes?
the New Sensor Corporation
Are Chinese Vacuum tubes any good?
Modern Chinese Vacuum Tube Amps can be very good but are restricted by the cheap mass market valves that are produced purely for consistency and cost restraints. Chinese Tubes such as 6J1, for instance are a direct copy and hence a direct equivalent of Russian 6J1P etc, etc.Dec 2, 2019
Do different tubes really make a difference?
The difference can be very large, especially if the existing tubes are old. The old tubes might "test good," but they can sound lame compared to better ones.
What brand of tubes does Marshall use?
Best Power Tubes for Marshall Amps Overall: Mullard EL34/EL84, RCA 6L6GC, Genalex KT66 (Made in England, Not Russia) By far the best tubes for Marshall amps, Mullard tubes reign supreme, but they are expensive.
Are JJ tubes good quality?
JJ EL34 tubes are very reliable and sound good too, but be careful to get EL34 tubes and not E34L tubes unless your amp was specifically designed for them. Tung Sols are good but a bit more expensive. The JJs are very reliable, a little more expensive, and sound pretty good.
Are JJ tubes made in China?
JJ Electronic, s.r.o is a Slovak electronic component manufacturer, and one of the world's remaining producers of vacuum tubes. They are based in Čadca, in the Kysuce region of Slovakia.
Are JJ 6L6 tubes good?
This JJ 6L6-GC tube is a high quality option for both guitar and home audio tube amplifiers. The tubes have great tone and nicely capture the "6L6 sound", characterized by sparkling highs, warm mids, and controlled bass response."