ECC81/12AT7 Nos


Which 12at7 nos do you prefer?

Thanks.
nic10

Showing 1 response by frogman

Depends on how you like your digital to sound.  In both my Manley monoblocs and tubed CD player smooth plate Telefunkens can’t be touched for overall naturalness, soundstaging and bass extension.  Phillips “miniwatt” are also very good, but tip the balance upwards.  Siemens triple mica’s even more so.  Raytheon also made a good 12at7 that I like very much in my applications offering good clarity and which can be found relatively inexpensively.  Many 12at7 variants out there also that are worth considering, but don’t fall for the often stated claim that a particular variant is “better” or that a particular variant sounds a particular way.  Depends on the particular manufacturer of the variant; not all examples of that variant.  Good luck.