Try an RCA cleartop in the 12au7 slot. They are cheap and sound great.
replacement tubes for Cayin A50T
I am fairly new to tube amps but really enjoy my A50T. I listen to mostly jazz, blues and classical. My speakers are KEF-104AB. While I really enjoy A50T I am hoping for deeper sound stage like my brief encounter with a McIntosh MX110 + MC240. On the A50T good recordings are warm and present pin point placement of instruments and voices and a wide stage but the depth of the stage is behind the speakers. If my memory is correct the McIntosh soundstage was both in front and behind the speakers. I have read varied opinions about different EL34/KT77 choices and have also read the preamp tubes affect the sound stage. The A50T uses 12AX7EH and 12AU7EH. Do you recommend I start with the EL34s, 12AX7 or 12AU7?
Within the EL34 choices I have read more praises for Winged "C" SED then any other. I have also read Tung-Sol sounds the same but a bit cheaper. The final noteworthy choice is the Gold Lion KT77.
Within the EL34 choices I have read more praises for Winged "C" SED then any other. I have also read Tung-Sol sounds the same but a bit cheaper. The final noteworthy choice is the Gold Lion KT77.
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