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Originally Posted by jcmjmp
Yeah.... I tried an OLD mullard 12AX7 and it sounded good, but I can't say that the difference was mind blowing. I've also tried some old GEs, Sylvanias, Rogers, Maganavox (re-branded) and a bunch of others.
I guess what I'm saying is that I wouldn't go out of my way to get OLD or NOS 12AX7s because the current production 12AX7s seem to do a good enough job for my needs.
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I notice more of a difference when I play blues to midgain rock stuff. I notice the differences alot less when I am into high gain stuff that doesn't focus on dynamics, touch sensitivity(guitar roll off, picking dynamics)but is balls out. I like a looser, warmer feel/sound with rounder notes. It seems the CP tubes are a bit more compressed or tight IME. Not as organic. I could be imagining all this too...
That being said I will use what ever I'm stuck with if budget dictates my choices. After all its about being able to play.
My preferences are clearly for certain NOS 12AX7's though.