Best 12AX7 for phono preamp

Just curious what everyone's favorite 12AX7 is. I'm looking for a good set to put in my Art Audio phono preamp.

bobgates11-09-2003 12:46am

jim94025 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 11-09-2003 at 09:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to agree that the Ei's sound great.I've tried a number of NOS types in my CAT, but the dynamics, drive and tonality of the Ei's have been the best so far. Jim
thorman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 11-16-2003 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have also tried many NOS and new 12ax7 and I guess I have to now try the Ei tube. I have found that the Svetlana 12ax7 is a very nice new tube and think you can put it on your short list to try.I have tried numerous nos 12ax7 and remain using at this point the Svetlana.
jkaway Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 93 posts 11-16-2003 at 08:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So far I havve tried JJ , Svetlana, EH, and now those same Parts Express Ei and the Ei are the clear winners, it was obvious within seconds of turning on the amp,they just get it right.