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In Reply to: Pinging airtime and others regarding the 12au7 and its favored/disfavored applications posted by JoshT on March 15, 2023 at 08:15:58:
the waveform produced can run 'distorted' if implemented with the non-linear portions of the curve. It doesn't sound distorted per se, just 'non-linear' when run into the extremes of both ends. How to avoid this depends on the circuit requirements.
I suspect most designers know this but use the tube because of costs - it's a lot less expensive than a 12sn7. It has a sound that is 'compressed' in comparison and some might like that, others won't. If you are a dynamics fan with classical and jazz, you would prefer the 12sn7 for fidelity. Strictly rock music might prefer the 12au7.
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- the controversial 12au7 - Story 08:50:02 03/15/23 (3)
- RE: the controversial 12au7 - Tre' 10:27:08 03/15/23 (1)
- know all about it as discussed before - Story 10:33:53 03/15/23 (0)
- Interesting. Thanks! nt - JoshT 09:45:46 03/15/23 (0)
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