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In Reply to: A pair of 12ax7s that were supposed to be the same, but are slightly different; can I use them in my amp? posted by hartwerger on February 23, 2007 at 13:50:52:
... but I know it bugs me a bit, too, when they aren't identical as to construction. Many sellers would not have noticed (or even known about) the differences you mentioned.My joke based on my recent ebay tube buying experiences: What do you call two RCA 5963 bp's with two top micas and square getters on a post with a cross bar, two RCA 5963 gp's with single micas and square getters at 45's off the top mica, and a GE five-star 12au7a?
Answer: A sleeve of matched NOS, NIB Raytheon triple mica 5814aw's! ; )
(In the interest of balance, there are some good deals and many good sellers there but I've had sort of an 'iffy' streak, lately. Seems I never know what I'm going to get anymore.)
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- They should be fine ... - PureAudio 17:45:37 02/23/07 (2)
- Funny joke. - hartwerger 18:03:26 02/23/07 (1)
- Thanks. Not much to do but laugh about it. They're usually .... - PureAudio 20:43:20 02/23/07 (0)