Best tubes for BHK Preamp that are still available

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Looking for recommendations for tubes that are still available for the BHK Pre.

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For NOS tubes that are “available”, I like Telefunken “Mazda” 12au7 tubes better than other NOS tubes including Telefunken itself.

For new production, the best I have tried are Apos Ray 12au7 Select tubes, followed by Gold Lion 12au7 tubes.

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Thanks so much for the info. I just ordered a pair of Apos Ray tubes. I’ll put these in my BHK Pre when the original tubes need to be replaced.

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Though I might test them to see that they work

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How did you get on with the Apos Ray tubes?
Work ok with the BHK Pre?

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I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t put them in yet. I have been doing projects getting ready for winter and have been listening to mostly background music. I’ll do it shortly and let you know.

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Thanks Much.
Just if you get the chance

Gettting around time to replace the tubes in my BHK Pre,
these (and my current Gold Lions) seem to be the new production ones to get.

Willing to take a punt, and I’m sure they work, just wanting to make sure. :blush:

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Yes they work in the BHK Pre and many forum users prefer them.

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Thanks for the link.

Yup,
seems like these are the ones to get. :+1:

Thank You,
one less thing to think about, though they are a bit procy here in the UK will pick up a matched pair.
Uk reseller too, so all good.

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I recommend them. I love the Gold Lions, but in my set up the Apos Ray’s are noticeably better with detail and soundstage. Additionally they are the quietest tubes I’ve used in my BHK. Now I regret stocking up on Gold Lions during the pandemic as prices began to rise.

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