As far as new production goes I agree with gold lion tubes Have you tried any Sylvania 5751 in replacement of 12ax7
As a AVM AUDIO dealer I have tried many 12ax7 in my AVM PA 5.2 pre-amp and have switched to 5751
Good Luck
Dennis
As a AVM AUDIO dealer I have tried many 12ax7 in my AVM PA 5.2 pre-amp and have switched to 5751
Good Luck
Dennis