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bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Wed May 27, 2015 5:07 pm

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking about replacing the preamp tubes in my new Laney IRT Pulse, as they seem very noisy. Could someone recommend high-gain, quality tubes for this purpose (I need two).

Thanks!

VariKusBrainZ · Post by **VariKusBrainZ** » Wed May 27, 2015 5:24 pm

http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/P ... be-Reviews

I used the above site and chosen the TungSol 12AX7

chroma · Post by **chroma** » Wed May 27, 2015 5:29 pm

tubes don't sound the same... i like the JJ/Teslas. the Ei used to be really nice for cleaner sounds, but i don't think you can get them anymore.

Shy · Post by **Shy** » Wed May 27, 2015 6:39 pm

bharris22 wrote:I am thinking about replacing the preamp tubes in my new Laney IRT Pulse, as they seem very noisy. Could someone recommend high-gain, quality tubes for this purpose (I need two).

I don't think there's anything better than Telefunken 12AX7 smooth long plate, for overall low noise and smooth sound (yeah..), especially when overdriving. Unfortunately it seems like they're way overpriced nowadays, but if you can find decent priced old stock, get that. Otherwise, some Sovtek and Mullard are definitely good as far as noise goes, at least.

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Wed May 27, 2015 6:43 pm

Thank you everyone! This is very helpful.

Laguna Rising · Post by **Laguna Rising** » Wed May 27, 2015 7:30 pm

Just tried a TAD RT008 ECC83 WA and I'm satisfied for the good value for money.
Better than the Soldano branded 12AX7 which was noisy and harsh for my taste...

waiting man · Post by **waiting man** » Wed May 27, 2015 9:22 pm

I think Miniwatt ones or JJ are good if you want it bright and guitar oriented.

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evesixtynine · Post by **evesixtynine** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:11 pm

mullard ri for everything - look no farther

Jim Roseberry · Post by **Jim Roseberry** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:48 pm

+1 for Mullard.
Great sounding crunch...

Put them in a 5150 to tame the Red channel a bit.
Worked perfect...

RichieWitch · Post by **RichieWitch** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:04 am

VariKusBrainZ wrote:http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/P ... be-Reviews

I used the above site and chosen the TungSol 12AX7

This is where I went too when I wanted to upgrade the tubes in my ART Digital MPA tube preamp. I bought these same tubes because I think they have the best gain vs noise characteristics. For a few extra bucks, they'll even find send you a hand-matched pair, which is what I wanted for my dual channel preamp.

Akanishta · Post by **Akanishta** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:00 pm

All tubes sound different. What kind of sound are you going for?

12AX7/ECC83 Recommendations?