I have an Orange AD30 Head. I was wondering what phase inverter tubes anyone suggests. Also, does it really matter to pay extra for a balanced 12ax7 in the PI position? Currently I have standard ECC308s in the V1 and V2, and then gold pin ECC38s in the V3 and V4. I'm kinda wanting to switch things up is why I'm asking. I'm also not certain that extra cost for the gold pin 12ax7 is worth it.
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Re: Phase Inverter 12ax7 suggestions
Current production, I've always used a Sovtek LPS in the Phase Inverter slot. Never bothered with balanced. I think I have a 60's GE in that slot in my Marshall build now. Or maybe it's a Sylvania. My ears say there is a difference in, mostly the break-up, but the amp has to be cooking fairly good for me to hear it and it isn't earth shattering. For all I know, it may be just as much a tube to tube difference as a brand difference.
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I usually use either the Sovtek LPS it a NOS something or other....
Right now I have a NOS Mullard in my PI and it kills. The Sovtek is good but a little sterile compared to my Mullard.
IMO the gold pin thing is all snake oil.
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Originally posted by misterwhizzy View PostI prefer to have an unbalanced tube in the PI, because it gives a little more character to the power amp. My current favorite is the JJ ECC803S because it gives a nice push and crunch and helps with sustain a bit.
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Originally posted by Rex_Rocker View PostI really like the Sovtek LPS on brighter amps and the JJ ECC803S in darker amps. Long plate 12AX7's sound nice in the PI position.Originally posted by Gtrjunior View PostI haven’t tried that tube in the PI but I do have one I’m my gain stage....it’s an awesome tube. JJ has really upped their game. They are hard to beat. Great tone at a great price.Originally posted by crusty philtrumAnd that's probably because most people with electric guitars seem more interested in their own performance rather than the effect on the listener ... in fact i don't think many people who own electric guitars even give a poop about the effect on a listener. Which is why many people play electric guitars but very very few of them are actually musicians.
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I have an old Ei 12AX7 in my Helios PI slot. Its the one that "flashes" on power-up. Sounds fantastic!Only you can decide what "good" sounds like!
"I learned a long time ago that one note can go a long way if it's the right one, and it will whip the guy with twenty quick notes." ~Les Paul
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