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Mullard 12AX7 re-issue Cryo vs Non Cryo

Has anyone compared the Mullard 12AX7 Cryo to the non Cryo. While the Cryo exhibits a startlingly clear upper midrange and treble, it does seem somewhat tipped up and a little cold compared to my control tube. Probably perfect for someone but not for, what I consider, the neutral balance of my system. Has anyone else had this experience? I foolishly bought the Cyro version without ever having listened to the non Cryo. Is it worth my while to try the non cryo or perhaps the Groove Tube version?

I appreciate and respect conjecture but would really like some actual accounts if possible.

Appreciatively,

Anacrusis
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roblanger
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I'm not familiar with the different types of Ei 12AX7's, but Thorman was kind enough to send me a couple of the cryo'd tubes to try.

They definitely have a bit of that "mid-treble presence" that Anacrusis alluded to when used in either my phono stage or the input of my amps. Whether or not you are seeking that characteristic - as was stated before - is ear/system dependant.
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