Good sounding 12AT7 for Nagra PL-P

Are there audiophiles that have tried different 12AT7 for the Nagra PL-P.

Please share your findings. Thank you.

dcaudio11-21-2025 8:20pm

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,566 posts 11-22-2025 at 04:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought a Mullard NOS 12AT7 from Upscale. Kevin's reserve. You pay a little more but I have purchased a few of uncle Kevin's stash and they were high quality. I got some really good 6n23eh from upscale a while back and they tested strong and sounded great.
dcaudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 104 posts 11-22-2025 at 04:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Please confirm you installed them in a Nagra PL-P. Thanks.
tksteingraber Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 784 posts 11-22-2025 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No Nagra here but the best sounding 12AT7 that made my amp sing like no other is the rare Brimar 6060 Yellow T tubes. Quiet, detailed, dynamic and just filled the room with realism.
calieng Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 203 posts 11-22-2025 at 07:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't think 12AT7s are typically known for being a musical tube. Usually used in a phase inverter position most important is getting a strong testing balanced tube. I often use JAN 12AT7s in guitar amps. Very reliable.