Tube Choices for Recto/Rectified Module?

[droptrd]

I recently got a Rectified module (thanks Geoffrey). What are the popular options for tubes in this module? It came with EH 12ax7s. the EH have always been one of my favs. I love experimenting with tubes. I tried a pair of NOS RCA 12ax7s. the bass was too big! Too flabby!(i should try one in V1 of the amp)

What are some other options?

 

[JKD]

I prefer the chinese c8 or c9 in this module...both slots.

 

[nikki-k]

ditto.
unlabelled c9 for me

 

[kbause]

I haven't tried the tubes mentioned.

But personally I'm currently using a Ruby in V1 and TungSol in V2, or maybe the other way around haha I don't recall I just remember using those two.

 

[droptrd]

I prefer the chinese c8 or c9 in this module...both slots.

Is that what the mesa "chinese" 12ax7's are?

 

[JKD]

I prefer the chinese c8 or c9 in this module...both slots.

Is that what the mesa "chinese" 12ax7's are?

I believe so...but their age will obviously reflect what version they are....unfortunately I can't tell the differences 'cept I know the ones I bought were labelled as 'c9' ...

I think the chinese tubes have the gain and agression that just makes my Grail or Recto sound more like 'the real thing'.

 

[decoys]

hey guys,
anyone tried putting in some real Mesa tubes in the module? i think i have some still from my former single recto head ... may be an option??

 

[tonymustang302]

Are the tubes in the Pete modded recto's the stock ones?

And where can i get c8's or c9's.

Tony H.

 

[nikki-k]

I grab unlabeled c9 from Doug's Tubes.
Lord Valve and Doug's for me... Eurotubes for JJ's (local pickup for me).

 

[droptrd]

Are the tubes in the Pete modded recto's the stock ones?

And where can i get c8's or c9's.

Tony H.

Dougs tubes. Shuguang 12ax7 8th or 9th generation. the website says they are supposed to sound identical.

 

[insightibanez]

Thanks droptrd!!! Heres a cool website that my bud Dustin (The Hunter) turned me on to. It individually breaks down and describes each tubes characteristic. Hope this helps.

http://www.eurotubes.com/

 

[shred-o-holic]

I am not a fan of Bob Pletka and Eurotubes........but I do recommend a JJ in Slot 1 and a Chineez (Doug's tubes has these as mentioned in V2)...the JJ in V1 helps with buzz and noise.... :wink: