TeknicalXtacy
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Greetings all,
Recently bought a Rolls Bellari HA540 and AKG Q701's. So I heard how crappy the stock tubes were and thought I would try a NOS tube. So I bought a nice well balanced Telefunken 12AX7. Tried it tonight and must say I am underwhelmed. I can barely hear any difference listening to CD's. In fact, blindfolded I don't know if I would be able to tell the difference consistently.
I am using the amp in conjunction with an ASUS Essence STX so I don't know if that is having an affect but for $80 bucks for the tube I can't see how it is worth it.
I know there are many factors from equipment to sound source to ear of the person listening but don't see what all the hub bub is about.
Recently bought a Rolls Bellari HA540 and AKG Q701's. So I heard how crappy the stock tubes were and thought I would try a NOS tube. So I bought a nice well balanced Telefunken 12AX7. Tried it tonight and must say I am underwhelmed. I can barely hear any difference listening to CD's. In fact, blindfolded I don't know if I would be able to tell the difference consistently.
I am using the amp in conjunction with an ASUS Essence STX so I don't know if that is having an affect but for $80 bucks for the tube I can't see how it is worth it.
I know there are many factors from equipment to sound source to ear of the person listening but don't see what all the hub bub is about.