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butchbass
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October 11, 2013, 05:40:55 AM
What would the difference in a 12AT7 and a 12AT7WA be?
Butch Gross
Stereomour II/ Blumenstein Orcas, Dungenes/Schiit Bifrost Multibit/Amarra
Paul Birkeland
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October 11, 2013, 05:48:45 AM
The "W" traditionally indicates some additional testing in accordance with military specifications.
The "A" indicates a controlled heater warmup characteristic.
Neither of these are appreciable differences.
Paul "PB" Birkeland
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October 11, 2013, 09:50:04 AM
They are drop in replacements, the "WA" is possibly better sounding for Paul's reasons.
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October 11, 2013, 03:53:27 PM
Thanks for the info. Music enjoyment is the best part of this hobby but the eduction also brings fulfillment.
Butch Gross
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