Tube rolling 12AX7As


I just acquired a McIntosh C2300 preamp that is currently being shipped to me. This is my first venture into tube gear. I see the owners manual states that this preamp uses 12AX7A tubes. Are those tubes interchangeable with 12AX7s? For tube rolling, do I have to make sure I swap out for ONLY 12AX7As?

I ask because from everything I have read and researched, the Mac stock tubes are considered mediocre compared to what is available out there as a substitute. Thanks in advance for the replies.
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Showing 1 response by grinnell

There are a number of 12ax7 types you could use. Got to
http://www.audiotubes.com/12ax7.htm He has a nice list of different variations of the 12ax7.