{"product_id":"ray-tubes-select-12ax7-copy","title":"Ray Tubes SELECT 12AX7","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSELECT 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\u003eSELECT 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.\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 by engineers to ensure only the top tubes make the cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold pins for durability and longevity\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 SELECT 12AX7 delivers clear and natural sound, at its best with complex arrangements and material that lives in the mid-to-high frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bass has a precise low-end response, making it ideal for fast-paced genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe midrange frequencies are delicate and well-layered. Vocals are impressively expressive, with a natural and authentic sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe treble performance is clear and bright, offering a well-balanced overall sound with abundant detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dynamics are rich and precise, capturing subtle changes accurately. The soundstage is expansive with a strong sense of space.\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-SL-12AX7-X1 ), matched pair\u003cbr\u003e( RT-SL-12AX7-X2 ), or matched quad ( RT-SL-12AX7-X4 )\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":47520378388564,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matched Pair (2 tubes)","offer_id":47520378421332,"sku":null,"price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matched Quad (4 tubes)","offer_id":47520378454100,"sku":null,"price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7321\/3524\/files\/SELECT12AX7-01.jpg?v=1787065854","url":"https:\/\/prospercables.com\/products\/ray-tubes-select-12ax7-copy","provider":"Prosper Cables ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}