New Member
Location: Oxfordshire
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I'm Martin.
Tube Rolling.
Hi guys,
Since my last post about my old Ortofon VMS20E, I’ve replace the stylus with an Ortofon VMS3E and she’s singing again.
My next plan is to change the valves (ECC83 / 12AX7) in my Project Tube Box.
Anybody done this and what would you recommend?
Don McCorleone
Location: Galashiels
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I'm inthescottishmafia.
Depends how much you want to spend. :-)
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
Hunter S Thompson
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I'm Andrew.
Telefunken ecc83s or Mullard cv4004 both extremely expensive and thought to be the best by many. I use both and are dependent upon equipment. Good luck with this one.
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I'm Lawrence.
For a new budget one I rather liked the Sovtek 12AX7LPS I had in a pre a while ago.
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Can only recommend Telefunken as they were the best (IMO) of any valve I tried, and that was MANY!
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I'm Peter.
Agreed. PM sent.Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Don McCorleone
Location: Galashiels
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I'm inthescottishmafia.
I have Mullards and Tele’s amongst others. Best I’ve heard are Tungsram foil getter with welded plates. A good pair of NOS of any of the well known quality makes should be good though.
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
Hunter S Thompson
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I'm Justin.
Tesla ECC803S factory code 32 yellow print gold pin.
As good as the Telefunken ECC803S. I have owned both at the same time.Even made with the same tooling equipment.
Mid-80s Mullard CV4004 white box mil spec.
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I'm Martin.
Thanks guys, much to ponder upon
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