Matched Tubes Quicksilver Line Pre


I just ordered a couple 12AT7’s for my Quicksilver Line Pre and I don’t believe I requested a matched pair. I emailed seller and asked him to make sure they were before USPS picked them up, but he did not respond.hmmmmmm

How important is this? Surely if I had remembered I would have requested it in the beginning. The fact that there is no bias adjustment tells me it is not an issue.

 

Any thoughts by someone WITH ACTUAL EXPERIENCE on this issue?

 

Thank you in advance,

 

TD

128x128tonydennison

If you don't use military grade tubes you'll be replacing tubes every 3-4 months.

@gochurchgo 

That's hogwash! I've been using the same tubes for over 7 years and I  never needed to replace them! Low voltage preamp tubes last for years!

@yogiboy  whatever you say. You can ask Mike, I had several discussions with him about it. Or don’t. 

@gochurchgo Really?

TUBES Your preamp is shipped with J.J. 12AT7s, which we feel provide the best sound, and have a life span of many thousands of hours. The J.J. 12AT7 is a new design and provides superior performance to new old stock 12AT7s. The Chinese also have a redesigned 12AT7 which provides very good performance

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