Unico CD Player:


Hi All:

I just bought a second hand Unico CD Players and it sounds fantastic. Was thinking about buying a few pairs of match tubes for future use (seems like prices keep going up).

The only think I can find in the manual (without taking off the lid of the player) is they use 12au7-5814a military spec tubes.

Anyone know for sure what brand they are?

Also, I'm curious if ANY 12au7 tube will work. I read one article (from Herron Audio) that changing from 5814a to 6189 might change the sound.

From what I am reading, the CBS 12au7 clear tops and the Bugle Boys seem to be high demand.

The player sounds fantastic BTW. I am using the digital in fed with a ipod Touch and Wadia i170 transport, w/Apple lossless. Sounds amazing.

Thanks in advance.
mattfebbo

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Great - thanks. I suppose I will lift the lid eventually. Now just enjoying the music.