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« on: July 06, 2010, 01:05:54 PM »
Looks like it might work, curious if anyone had tried it.
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 08:05:05 PM »
It needs more bias, nearly 5 volts unless the plate current is increased.

The 12AY7 should work directly, and is a highly regarded audio tube. I haven't tried it yet.
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 04:31:31 AM »
Thanks, Paul
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