I have bought a VAc CLA-1 preamp

Hello. I just got an old VAC Cla-1 Line preamplifier. Can someone tell me what are the 4 tubes missing. And may be what could the best possible Tubes for this beautiful VAC. Thanks for your advices and help

lafolia12-01-2008 4:49am

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tpsonic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 12-01-2008 at 06:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Siemems/Amperex 7308-6dj8 Shuguang triple-mica 12ax7 select-Doug's tubes Mazda/Radio Technique French military triple-mica 12au7 The first pair are expensive.The "select" are about $13/ea and the Mazda tube will run about $60/pr. Of course there are always the Golden Dragon/VAC tubes.These come "gold-pin "and "standard".The GPs are more linear/more detailed and Stds are warmer.Maybe GPs in the phono and Stds else-where.
tpsonic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 12-01-2008 at 09:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check :Quest for Sound ads or a google search will also put you on to the Mazdas.

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