Boogie Bill
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Has anyone tried thetubestore.com "Preferred" 12AX7, 6L6, or EL34 tubes?
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"Preferred" Tubes?
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I have not tried any of the thetubestore preferred series but I have some 12ax7 and EL34-STR from TAD (Tube Amp Doctor) that are excellent. I believe thetubestore.com sells TAD tubes but I think they're different than the preferred tubes.
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I can say thetubestore does have excellent service, so I'm pretty sure they'd help you out. I know they answer questions quickly.
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Many websites use services like trustpilot for their reviews to outsource them. Services like trustpilot do not screen the ratings. I don't know for sure if thetubestore.com uses a service like this, but it is a very common practice.
I can say thetubestore does have excellent service, so I'm pretty sure they'd help you out. I know they answer questions quickly.
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NegativeEase
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Tubestore is great, but I've got all kinds of New Old Stock Tubes from http://www.vacuumtubes.net/contact.htm . -like English and American tubes from 60s and 70s
It's my father's buddy's business so I got wise to it decades ago.
Tubestore is great, but I've got all kinds of New Old Stock Tubes from http://www.vacuumtubes.net/contact.htm . -like English and American tubes from 60s and 70s
It's my father's buddy's business so I got wise to it decades ago.
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On the other hand, I won't be buying 12AX7's there. I can't tell too much difference from regular tubes. Although 12AX7's can be hit and miss (I had a JJ last about 5 weeks and another one that's several years old), I don't know if the warranty for those justifies the price FOR ME. I'm a little more careful/selective on power tubes though.
Just my 2 cents. The Preferred series are made in the same factories but supposedly a specific batch with more screening.
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Here's my 2 cents. I have (2) EL34-STR from Tube Amp Doctor (TAD) in my Laney that are several years old and work and sound great. I would not hesitate to buy them again. The Tubestore gives you a 6 month warranty.
On the other hand, I won't be buying 12AX7's there. I can't tell too much difference from regular tubes. Although 12AX7's can be hit and miss (I had a JJ last about 5 weeks and another one that's several years old), I don't know if the warranty for those justifies the price FOR ME. I'm a little more careful/selective on power tubes though.
Just my 2 cents. The Preferred series are made in the same factories but supposedly a specific batch with more screening.
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Studioplayer
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I've got 3 Preferred Series 7025 12AX7 in my Orange Dark Terror. They came from The Tube Store and after almost a year in the amp, they still perform as expected. They were part of the vendor's mid-priced package. I cannot say if they are better than the stock JJ set, but I like the tone of the amp and I also expect a decent life span from them.
studioplayer
I've got 3 Preferred Series 7025 12AX7 in my Orange Dark Terror. They came from The Tube Store and after almost a year in the amp, they still perform as expected. They were part of the vendor's mid-priced package. I cannot say if they are better than the stock JJ set, but I like the tone of the amp and I also expect a decent life span from them.
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allbutromeo
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I've had a set of Preferred series 6L6s in my Mesa MkV, maybe two years now. I have no complaints, they've been reliable and sound good. I don't remember really what the Mesa tubes sounded like for comparison, but they sound better than the Tung-Sol 6L6GCs I had in there a few years ago.
I've had a set of Preferred series 6L6s in my Mesa MkV, maybe two years now. I have no complaints, they've been reliable and sound good. I don't remember really what the Mesa tubes sounded like for comparison, but they sound better than the Tung-Sol 6L6GCs I had in there a few years ago.
