Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.Snoop65 wrote:Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.MRHP wrote:Thinking about trying these next, good choice-bad choice??
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Oops!!! I thought you had the 12AX7 Mullards. Did you talk to Chauss?MRHP wrote:Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.Snoop65 wrote:Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.MRHP wrote:Thinking about trying these next, good choice-bad choice??
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Thats what I was thinking Snoop, they look to be Mullards. I have 6DJ8 mullards but dont have any 12AX7 Mullards yet, thats why Im thinking about trying them.[/quote]Snoop65 wrote:Those might be Mullards that were sold to Siemens and labeled Siemens. If so they should be the same as the Mullards you already have. Chauss should know for sure. Send him a pm.
Oops!!! I thought you had the 12AX7 Mullards. Did you talk to Chauss?[/quote]
Not yet, probably should before I buy it now


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Those look look Blackburn Mullards....nice rare tube- go for it!!!
How did you like the RFT's? - I think they are a little "crisper" than the Mullards, but then again each system is a bit different too.
If you like acoustic guitar music- the Mullards are a GREAT tube for that!
How did you like the RFT's? - I think they are a little "crisper" than the Mullards, but then again each system is a bit different too.
If you like acoustic guitar music- the Mullards are a GREAT tube for that!

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Check toward the bottom of page 8, that was my first impression of the RFT's. I really like them and they are not even broke in yet.Chauss wrote:Those look look Blackburn Mullards....nice rare tube- go for it!!!
How did you like the RFT's? - I think they are a little "crisper" than the Mullards, but then again each system is a bit different too.
If you like acoustic guitar music- the Mullards are a GREAT tube for that!
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Good to hear- Glad you are enjoying them!They are one of my favorites-at least in my system-
Mullards are right behind them but sound best with more "intimate" music IMHO (ie: smaller settings)
Cheers!
Mullards are right behind them but sound best with more "intimate" music IMHO (ie: smaller settings)
Cheers!

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What about Telefunken E188CC.....any thoughts?? The Mullard 12AX7's got away from me 

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Those are 7308's part of the 6DJ8/6922 family.MRHP wrote:What about Telefunken E188CC.....any thoughts?? The Mullard 12AX7's got away from me
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And I've never heard them. 

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Well I was going to try the TFK's but some dude had some nice Siemens CCa's for sale so I got them instead.



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Re: 490t tube change time??
MRHT,
What tubes did you finally decide to go with in your SD/A 490t?
I'm interested in a recommendation for upgrade tubes for my 490t
Thanks...
What tubes did you finally decide to go with in your SD/A 490t?
I'm interested in a recommendation for upgrade tubes for my 490t
Thanks...
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Be careful, tube rolling is a pathway to the darkside! 

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Try some Amperex Bugle Boys. I found the late 50's or early 60's era to have the best overall sound for my system (to me).
Re: 490t tube change time??
Hey Dennis,Dennis47 wrote:MRHT,
What tubes did you finally decide to go with in your SD/A 490t?
I'm interested in a recommendation for upgrade tubes for my 490t
Thanks...
Sorry for the slow reply I've been working alot of hours lately.
After nearly wearing to tube sockets out of my 490t I find myself always coming back to the Siemens CCa. They just work. As Bob once said "everything is there". I know they can be expensive but you will forget about the cost once you hear them.
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