JAN Raytheon 12ax7

jbreezy5
jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
in 2 Channel Audio
Anyone who can describe the sound?

CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    edited October 2021
    What is the plate structure and color?

    I've used both the ladder plates and 5751 type plates. I find them a good linear tube. Good bass and not a tizzy top end. The 5751 plates are a little more solid.
    I cannot speak for the gray plates as all mine are black.
    If I was to use one word it would be
    Accurate.

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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    They are long black plates, but don’t know anything beyond that.

    “Accurate”; what more could one ask?

    Thanks!
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    edited October 2021
    They are worth a try if they are not asking stupid money for them. I like the Raytheon black plates and Westinghouse black ladder plates. Both have great sound. This goes for both 12au and 12ax. My pre uses both.
    I stumbled upon a set of Raytheon 5751's triple mica black plate windmill getters. They were not cheap but they are very hard to get. Its killing me! I found them NOS after I had to tear the rig down. A year ago I found a set of 12au's same plate structure same everything cept au. One of these days when I get my rig up hearing a full compliment of the Raytheon's in the pre. Sublime!

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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    I can get’em for $350/pr., normally $500/pr.

    I really don’t want to spend the discounted price, cuz still rather steep, IMO.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    edited October 2021
    I do not blame you. That's crazy money. Do you have a link?
    Honestly there are very good Raytheon tubes from organ manufacturers for far far less money that still are great tubes.
    The NOS windmills I just bought were 80.00ea and I coughed at that but bit the bullet.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    Tube Depot had a sale, but not sure if it’s still going. It was a 48-hr deal.

    I decided to keep my cash.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Tube Depot had a sale, but not sure if it’s still going. It was a 48-hr deal.

    I decided to keep my cash.

    Just looked at them. I'd buy Baldwin Raytheon tubes on ebay for $200+ cheaper. 😁
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    I can get’em for $350/pr., normally $500/pr.

    I really don’t want to spend the discounted price, cuz still rather steep, IMO.

    That's way too much. Glad to see you didn't pull the trigger. Tube sellers are getting ridiculous with prices. Glad I stocked up years ago!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    decal wrote: »
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    I can get’em for $350/pr., normally $500/pr.

    I really don’t want to spend the discounted price, cuz still rather steep, IMO.

    That's way too much. Glad to see you didn't pull the trigger. Tube sellers are getting ridiculous with prices. Glad I stocked up years ago!!!!

    I agree, but inflation/supply&demand are only gonna make this worse with time, I’m afraid.

    Glad you were ahead of the curve getting yours, though. Congrats!
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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