Thread: LCP86 vs. PCL86
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Old 03-16-2014, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JPrest View Post
Just a note that NIB NOS Telefunken's tend to slightly red plate and will not last as long as the Siemens, I have rolled Mullard, Mazda, and Amperex. The Telefunkens seem to lift the music up and forward, more air. All are reasonably priced. I also noted that they should be close in current draw and mutual conductance or one of tubes will definitely red plate.
I have no schematic to determine how they are tied together or whats common to them.
I use the 7316 for the 12au7 and its great and for the 12at7 i am using a Telefunken ECC801S . I really like this combination.

ken
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