PV12A re-tube
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:27 pm
I was way overdue for replacing the tubes in my PV12A which I bought new in 1998. Previously I've had a local upscale audio shop replace the tubes and check for any problems, of which there were none. This time, I thought I might replace the tubes myself.
Knowing which model of tubes but not knowing which brand of tubes C-J used originally, I set out to research the type of tubes needed from several online vacuum tube retailers. This quickly became a fools errand as the description/comments for the various tubes were not in sync. So, I called C-J and was able to get which brand of tube they use in their PV12A replacement set. To be honest, I was skeptical but had faith that they actually listen (as they claim). I bought the brands of tubes that they use which are:
I would recommend using the C-J brands for tube replacement.
Knowing which model of tubes but not knowing which brand of tubes C-J used originally, I set out to research the type of tubes needed from several online vacuum tube retailers. This quickly became a fools errand as the description/comments for the various tubes were not in sync. So, I called C-J and was able to get which brand of tube they use in their PV12A replacement set. To be honest, I was skeptical but had faith that they actually listen (as they claim). I bought the brands of tubes that they use which are:
- V1 V2 Mullard 12AX7
- V3 Sovtek 5751
- V4 V5 V6 JAN Philips 5814A
I would recommend using the C-J brands for tube replacement.