12AX7A preamp tubes - ribbed vs smooth plate


So I'm gonna buy some preamp tubes for an amplifier and now I see I have to choose between ribbed and smooth plate (nos telefunken Germany from the 60s).

Anyone have thoughts on which way I should go when I have speakers that are detailed.  

 

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Showing 1 response by audioman58

I grey up in the 70s and early 60s type smooth plate was more preferred.

siemens isat least on paras Tele  . 50-60s preferred for both,  early 70s, no 80s.

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