[Slapshot]

Just purchased a new preamp that requires no less than SIX 12AU7's! Based on my initial research, all the better NOS tubes are prohibitively expensive, even in just pairs. I would greatly appreciate your recommendations for quality options that would be relatively affordable, especially given the fact that I have a need for such a quantity.

Thanks for any assistance.

[Diamond Dog]

Hi : Partsconnexion has a sale right now on NOS Siemens ECC82/12AU7

http://www.partsconnexion.com/t/eblast/fall/fall.html

What preamp did you get ?

D.D.

[borism]

I bought NOS RCA clear top 12AU7 tubes from Brent Jessee that were labeled differently (CONN) and therefore much cheaper per tube (~ $20). They are in my Atma-Sphere preamplifier and I like them better then Mullards, Mazda/CIFTE and RTs.
Good luck!

[Ericus Rex]

Did you see this listing?

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=121745.0

[bladesmith]

Did you see this listing?

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=121745.0

Slapshot,

Those Conn's are very smooth, sweet little tubes, not bright at all. If thats what you want. I would get a couple extra at those prices. In case one goes bad.

V..

[mark funk]

Here is where I buy my tubes,

http://www.tubemonger.com/ECC82_12AU7_E82CC_ECC802S_5814_6189_6680_CV491_CV4003_13D5_s/7.htm


                                                                                                                           

[musicdre]

GE 5-star 5814s are excellent and usually inexpensive

[ZLS]

I bought NOS RCA clear top 12AU7 tubes from Brent Jessee that were labeled differently (CONN) and therefore much cheaper per tube (~ $20). They are in my Atma-Sphere preamplifier and I like them better then Mullards, Mazda/CIFTE and RTs.
Good luck!

+1

[Slapshot]

Did you see this listing?

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=121745.0

Thanks very much for pointing that out, I've sent a pm and will be buying most of what he has. Great deal.

[Slapshot]

Slapshot,

Those Conn's are very smooth, sweet little tubes, not bright at all. If thats what you want. I would get a couple extra at those prices. In case one goes bad.

V..

The tubes sound perfect. Thanks very much for the input. I'm buying a bunch.

[Slapshot]

Hi : Partsconnexion has a sale right now on NOS Siemens ECC82/12AU7

http://www.partsconnexion.com/t/eblast/fall/fall.html

What preamp did you get ?
D.D.

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