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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:00 am Post subject: Tube replacement

Looking to replace the stock tube in my cheap ART USB Pre. The stock one comes with a 12AX7A. Can I put a 12AX7 or 12AX7G in it?

If so, which is better the JJ or the Tung-Sol?

http://store.tubedepot.com/ts-12ax7g.html
http://store.tubedepot.com/jj-ecc803s.html
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Frank F · Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:24 am Post subject:

Each tube will work. Each of the tubes suggested will also sound different. JJ's tend to be a bit brighter and cleaner. Tung Sol's tend to offer a deeper, solid, more colored sound.

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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

My JJ gold pin is better for voice than the JJ High Performance which is more suited to high-gain guitar amp situations and not as smooth or rich.

The Tung Sol has more high and low end and the JJ has a flatter sound. Depends on what you want...I'd go with the Tung Sol with your equipment.

Save your money and get an ART MPA Gold...then you can put one in each channel! (I've got NOS Siemens in Channel One and Either Tung Sol or JJ in Channel 2).
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