Ray Tubes SELECT 12AX7

SELECT 12AX7

The 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.

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 12AX7 delivers clear and natural sound, at its best with complex arrangements and material that lives in the mid-to-high frequencies.

• The bass has a precise low-end response, making it ideal for fast-paced genres.
• The midrange frequencies are delicate and well-layered. Vocals are impressively expressive, with a natural and authentic sound.
• The treble performance is clear and bright, offering a well-balanced overall sound with abundant detail.
• The dynamics are rich and precise, capturing subtle changes accurately. The soundstage is expansive with a strong sense of space.

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