Ray Tubes SELECT 12AT7

SELECT 12AT7

The 12AT7 is part of a large family of dual triodes that also includes the common 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes. Its higher gain and transconductance made it suitable for high frequency applications in devices like TVs and FM radios. In the world of audio, it's commonly used as a driver or phase inverter in push-pull audio circuits.

Product Highlights

SELECT is the Ray Tubes tier most listeners should start with. Hand-selected, gold-pinned, and consistent enough that the tube stops being the variable in your system.

• Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience
• Hand-selected by engineers to ensure only the top tubes make the cut
• Gold pins for durability and longevity
• Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock
• Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes
  One Year Warranty

Sounds Characteristics 

The SELECT 12AT7 offers a balanced and natural sound, strongest in the mid-to-high frequencies where vocals and acoustic instruments live.

• The bass is tight and well-controlled, emphasizing clarity over deep bass, making it suitable for genres like jazz and light classical.
• The midrange frequencies are warm and natural, excelling at the reproduction of vocals and acoustic instruments.
• The treble performance is clear and well-balanced with rich detail.
• The dynamics are nuanced, accurately representing subtle changes in volume. The soundstage is wide with good positioning, making it ideal for large-scale and complex arrangements.

Package Contents

• Available as a single tube ( RT-SL-12AX7-X1 ), matched pair
  ( RT-SL-12AX7-X2 ), or matched quad ( RT-SL-12AX7-X4 )
• User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines
• Certificate of authenticity and warranty