Just get the most expensive tubes you can find, chances are they'll have the most effusive recommendations and largest cult following. After you buy them you'll be able to post back here and find plenty of others that will agree with your purchase and help tamp down any cognitive dissonance. We got you, go nuts.
Suggestions please. Your favorite 3, 12ax7 tubes
Hi, thanks for any suggestions. Looking to purchase 2 or 3 pair of 12ax7’s for a Audio Hungary a50i. Right now I’m using Mullard 1960’s Blackburn and have Gold lion gold pin as back ups.
I’m considering the Telefunken but don’t want bright or sterile or it to shout at me, but still very interested due to there reputation. I hear the RCA black plates are nice. I have always liked the RCA 6sn7’s but not sure if they sound close to each other. Another one I was considering is the Tungsram, not much experience with 12ax7’s so any insight would be appreciated.