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

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.

Though I might test them to see that they work

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

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.

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:

[image] Apos Ray 12AU7 Tubes Tube Talk It appears that, I stopped this thread in its tracks… Unfortunate, I always look forward to a lively tube discussion, especially 12AU7 variants, which my preamp utilizes, to great effect, in its gain stage Meanwhile, if you get a chance at a pair of these, jump on it. They provide all the goodies in spades! If I recall @vkennedy61 has a pair, or maybe the Siemens branded chrome plates in his VTL. Same flavor… Best, -JP [IMG_2196] Yes they work in the BHK Pre and many forum users prefer them.

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.

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.

Anyone else have an issue with their Apos Ray 12AU7 matched pair tubes becoming microphonic? I was switching inputs on my BHK preamp tonight and I heard a boing through the speakers. I than tapped on the preamp and could hear that through the speakers. I contacted them as I don’t know if they are still in warranty or not.

I was contacted back by Apos Ray on the same day. I was told that my tubes still had one week left on the guarantee and that they would replace them for me. They provided a prepaid return shipping lable and advised me that once they check them out that they will email me again. They did say the tubes would be shipped back to China and I would be responsible for the $10 cost to do that. They also said the replacement tubes would not have an aditional one year gaurantee. That is understandable to me. I am grateful that they are willing to replace them at all. I will follow up with this in the future.

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

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