{"product_id":"ray-tubes-core-12ax7-copy","title":"Ray Tubes CORE 12AX7","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCORE 12AX7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12AX7 vacuum tube was introduced in 1947 as a replacement for the earlier 6SL7 family of dual triodes, all of which were used extensively in audio applications. As one of a handful of small signal tubes that have remained in production since their first use, the 12AX7 is commonly found in the pre-amp stage of tube amplifiers and is especially associated with the emerging electric guitar sound of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCORE is the Ray Tubes entry tier. Built new for audio, measured, matched, and covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured by a team with decades of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected specifically for use in audio applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes\u003cbr\u003eOne Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSounds Characteristics \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CORE 12AX7 delivers a clear and natural sound profile, detailed and expressive through the vocal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bass has an emphasis on clarity over depth, suited for music with a well-defined bass and less emphasis on the heavy low-end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe midrange frequencies offer excellent reproduction of vocals, especially female voices, with clear and prominent detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe treble performance is clear without being overly prominent and remains fatigue-free over long listening sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dynamics are well balanced, particularly for small to medium shifts. The soundstage offers clear positioning of instruments and is ideal for small to medium-sized systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a single tube ( RT-CO-12AX7-X1 ) or matched pair\u003cbr\u003e( RT-CO-12AX7-X2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser handbook featuring burn-in guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of authenticity and warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ray Tubes","offers":[{"title":"Single (1 tube)","offer_id":47539151241300,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matched Pair (2 tubes)","offer_id":47539151274068,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7321\/3524\/files\/CORE12AX7-01.jpg?v=1787334602","url":"https:\/\/prospercables.com\/products\/ray-tubes-core-12ax7-copy","provider":"Prosper Cables ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}