Best 12AX7 for phono preamp

Just curious what everyone's favorite 12AX7 is. I'm looking for a good set to put in my Art Audio phono preamp.

bobgates11-09-2003 12:46am

thorman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 11-09-2003 at 12:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You will find there is no best.You'll have to go through trial and error. Most good quaility NOS tubes will work but each peice of electronics works differently so only take tips on tubes for starting points.If your lucky you can find someone with the same unit your using for a better starting point.Good Luck!
thorman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 11-16-2003 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have also tried many NOS and new 12ax7 and I guess I have to now try the Ei tube. I have found that the Svetlana 12ax7 is a very nice new tube and think you can put it on your short list to try.I have tried numerous nos 12ax7 and remain using at this point the Svetlana.