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I have a second recommendation actually. I have a set of 32 matched Raytheon USA triple mica blackplate 6072A. These are cherry picked tubes with the best specifications. I can sell you 8 matched pieces. When GE began to lower the quality of the 6072 in the early 60's, the raytheon corporation who are a high end military contractor developed their own design of the 6072 and the quality and performance of this tube is at the pinnacle of audio quality. This is a triple mica blackplate tube. I have sold 6072 to Kondo and Audionote owners all over the world and the consensus is that while the 50's GE 6072 are excellent and a huge upgrade to stock GE 6072A the opinion of most users who have used both is that raytheon actually sound the best. I sold a large lot of both GE 1950's and Raytheon 6072A to a gentleman from Greece back in 2008. He is the president of the audio club of Athens. He came back and ordered 20 more Raytheon 6072A and other members of his club also bought many raytheons. I believe they held some kind of live audio test comparing the tubes for the club membership and Raytheon was the top pick. I also sold a large supply of both GE and Raytheon to a gentleman from Hungary and he also came back for more raytheons. I will happily sell you either GE or raytheon and I am glad to work with you to insure that you'll have 2 phono stage tubes and no unacceptable tubes. |
Klaus Heyne wrote on Sat, 10 April 2010 18:44 |
Greg, My experience - I initially went the same route as you did, many years ago, trying to save money- was that I was wasting time AND money going the 12AY7 route. You will probably sift through a lot of 12AY7 to find one that is remotely close in noise floor to 95% of NOS 6072 Five Star. |
Caco wrote on Sat, 10 April 2010 17:30 |
JJ, you're absolutely right. But ya know, they don't dictate these prices, these tubes are scarce and therefore they take advantage of the situation to raise the prices. I am getting a green label tube for free from T-Funk ( at least that was what Fletcher said ) and bought both the Raydeons and the 5 Stars; I'll try them all in different mics and possibly on some gear. When you say they are more aggressive means they are much better right? Thanks |
Greg Youngman wrote on Sat, 10 April 2010 18:07 |
Don't waste your money on 6072a. 12AY7 will work just fine. I know... low noise, blah , blah, blah. BS. It's your money. |
Caco wrote on Mon, 26 April 2010 18:52 |
Guess which one have I chosen? |