New Valves for Croft Integrated - but which....

[Weeman1973]

I am the lucky owner of one of Glenn's Integrated amps.

It has been upgraded to an active pre-amp as well as an improved power supply.

Currently running RCA 12BH7 and Sovtek 12AX-LPS valves but I'm looking to change things up a bit and was wondering what recommendations you may have?

[Jimbo]

Brimar 12BH7 - darker and meatier than the RCA which is a favourite of mine by the way in that position.

Tesla ECC83 NOS in the phono stage. Crystal clear with insight and great resolution.

[Smegger68]

Glenn is fond of modern JJ's. I've got PSvane's in my RIAA and it sounds sublime :)

[da2222]

Said it before... 1950s Tungsram ECC83 foil getters, not heard anything that comes close.

[Bigbird]

Of the 4 NOS tubes ive tried so far ,including sylvania ,mullard and EH, the 1956 RCA black plate 12bh7A are the best by some margin.


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[Jimbo]

Of the 4 NOS tubes ive tried so far ,including sylvania ,mullard and EH, the 1956 RCA black plate 12bh7A are the best by some margin.


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I would certainly agree with you on this Karl.:)

[Bigbird]

I would certainly agree with you on this Karl.:)

Then your a man of exceptional taste Jimbo!


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