Jan Phillips 12AU7 upgrade

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Dizzie

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My VAC Essence 80iQ monoblocks shipped with Jan Phillips 12AU7s. I would appreciate suggestions for upgrades that won't break the bank. New production preferred since I am not a tube aficionado. I don't want to chase some exotic and rare tube where the best ones were made Wednesday afternoon. ;) I need 4 tubes. They are paired with KT88s.
 
Dizzie said:
My VAC Essence 80iQ monoblocks shipped with Jan Phillips 12AU7s. I would appreciate suggestions for upgrades that won't break the bank. New production preferred since I am not a tube aficionado. I don't want to chase some exotic and rare tube where the best ones were made Wednesday afternoon. ;) I need 4 tubes. They are paired with KT88s.
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If you'd like new production - the best new production tubes I've tested for my tastes that aren't expensive are the Psvane Horizon.

A noticeable improvement from their past tubes.
 
Dizzie said:
My VAC Essence 80iQ monoblocks shipped with Jan Phillips 12AU7s. I would appreciate suggestions for upgrades that won't break the bank. New production preferred since I am not a tube aficionado. I don't want to chase some exotic and rare tube where the best ones were made Wednesday afternoon. ;) I need 4 tubes. They are paired with KT88s.
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The best 12AU7s weren't made last Wednesday.
 
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