Suggestions for 12AU7 tube for Antique Sound Labs Line One
Timothy Smith
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I recently bought a inexpensive used Antique Sound Labs Line one Preamp.
Very simple, just a stepped volume control knob and a knob to switch between line sources.
Inside there is a single Electro-Harmonix 12AU7 tube (I think stock).
I love the way this little preamp sounds, maybe the members here that say that a tube pre and a SS amp is the way to go are right!
Since I can't leave well enough alone, here is my question:
Any suggestions on new or vintage 12AU7 tubes that you think would be an inprovement in SQ over the Electro-Harmonix?
Currently using in my system with a Rotel 1080 SS amp, and Rotel 1070 CD and Thorens TD-160 TT sources.
Speakers in the system are rotated between Dahlquist DQ-10's, DQ-20's, Spica TC-50's, Ohm Walsh 2's, ADS L-570's, Canton C-80's, and some others, but mostly the DQ-10's
Thanks for your suggestions.
Tim
Very simple, just a stepped volume control knob and a knob to switch between line sources.
Inside there is a single Electro-Harmonix 12AU7 tube (I think stock).
I love the way this little preamp sounds, maybe the members here that say that a tube pre and a SS amp is the way to go are right!
Since I can't leave well enough alone, here is my question:
Any suggestions on new or vintage 12AU7 tubes that you think would be an inprovement in SQ over the Electro-Harmonix?
Currently using in my system with a Rotel 1080 SS amp, and Rotel 1070 CD and Thorens TD-160 TT sources.
Speakers in the system are rotated between Dahlquist DQ-10's, DQ-20's, Spica TC-50's, Ohm Walsh 2's, ADS L-570's, Canton C-80's, and some others, but mostly the DQ-10's
Thanks for your suggestions.
Tim
Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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Psvane 12AU7. I haven't heard that variant, but I have their 12AX7 tubes and they are fantastic.
