Tube Roll for McIntosh C2300 PreAmp

Has anyone had good luck rolling the 12AX7 tubes on this unit? I have heard the Golden Lion are good.

azmoon04-25-2012 4:51pm

mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 04-26-2012 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have no experience but would be curious if anyone had success using 5751s. Just a thought. There are a few really good current 12AX7s. I like current production Tung Sols but not better than my Sylvania triple Mica Blackplates from the 50s. I just don't know how good a 5751 would sound in that circuit.
bondmanp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,782 posts 04-26-2012 at 05:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FWIW, Mullard 12AX7 reissues made a huge improvement in my C220. McIntosh has told me that, other than the phono section and a few features, the C220 and C2300 are the same.
azmoon OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 126 posts 04-26-2012 at 06:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Manoterror - Wher can I find the tubes you are referring to?
adsiguy60 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 04-26-2012 at 07:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I bought 12ax7 Telefunken tubes from Brent Jesse Recording Supply Illinois and am extremely happy with the results! Best $200 bucks ever spent! Mark McCune
keithr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,304 posts 04-26-2012 at 09:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Teles here!