Anyone tried a 12AV7 in the Paramount?

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Offline Paully

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on: July 06, 2010, 11:05:54 AM
Looks like it might work, curious if anyone had tried it.



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Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 06:05:05 PM
It needs more bias, nearly 5 volts unless the plate current is increased.

The 12AY7 should work directly, and is a highly regarded audio tube. I haven't tried it yet.

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Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 02:31:31 AM
Thanks, Paul