Best 12AX7 for CAL Alpha

anybody use one of these, if so what tubes work best, thanks for any info

mkaes08-01-2000 6:35am

lihifiguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 126 posts 08-01-2000 at 01:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are a handful of us with Alpha's that enjoy the sound of the low cost Yugo tubes and they allow you to afford other recommended tubes at the same time.Happy listening.
fpeel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 455 posts 08-01-2000 at 04:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Best bet is to go shopping at www.upscaleaudio.com. Lots of options; your end decision will depend on the desired sound.
jaguar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 84 posts 08-02-2000 at 02:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was considering selling my Alpha until I tried a pair of Mullard CV4004s. These are the tubes that Upscale Audio recommended to me. I was surprised how this little DAC came alive after they had time to break in. A substantial upgrade over the stock tubes...
craig420 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 08-02-2000 at 02:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree the Mullard CV4004's are great! I also liked the Telefunken(ribbed plate) 12ax7's.
fpeel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 455 posts 08-18-2000 at 11:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone tried a set of 5751's in a CAL Alpha? Results?