Re: Can I sub 12au7 for 12ax7 in my Philips ag9016

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In Reply to: Can I sub 12au7 for 12ax7 in my Philips ag9016 posted by Chrisssssssss on March 24, 2007 at 00:47:23:

Yes, it should be safe to try. I doubt if you'll like it, though. The 12AU7 is a poor tube to start with, and it can't match the gain of the 12AX7.

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Topic - Can I sub 12au7 for 12ax7 in my Philips ag9016 - Chrisssssssss 00:47:23 03/24/07 (2)

Re: Can I sub 12au7 for 12ax7 in my Philips ag9016 - Ray Moth 19:49:39 03/24/07 (0)

1. Why? 2. The AU has a mu (gain) of 20 versus the AX 100 (not really compatible).(nt) - Chris O 06:56:25 03/24/07 (0)

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Re: Can I sub 12au7 for 12ax7 in my Philips ag9016 - Ray Moth 19:49:39 03/24/07 (0)

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