Best 5814a tubes for DAC?

What are the best 5815a tubes for use in a DAC? CBS/Hytron are well regarded, How do the Raytheon compare?

pmboyd05-24-2010 5:39pm

viridian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,184 posts 05-26-2010 at 02:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, you are. I can't speak to the DAC, but in my preamp and as drivers in my amp, the GE five stars sound quite good and superior to the Raytheons. I don't have any CBS. As mentioned above, there are several other 12AU7 variants that I prefer.
jb0194 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 476 posts 05-27-2010 at 01:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete TungSol
pmboyd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 243 posts 05-27-2010 at 09:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your responses. Does anyone care to comment on sound character of any of the various 5814a? For use in a DAC, I'm looking for the greatest detail, balance and accurate tonality. Maximal information is the key here; I can "tune" with the tubes in my preamp.