Author Topic: Do you have a f avorite Tube for you F1-X? (Read 717 times)

howierd · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:32:23 AM »

What tubes does the F2B use and where can I get replacements?
Howierd

David Houck · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2005, 06:40:28 AM »

Howierd; I believe the quick answer to your question is two 12AX7's. These are apparently also known as 7025's and ECC83's. A starting point for looking might be here. I don't yet have an F-2B and I've never been inside my F-1X; but from the discussion above, you might need to consider the physical size of the tube before ordering.

howierd · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2005, 01:05:42 PM »

Dave,
I've had my F2B for 26 yrs and it's never failed. So I guess I'd better get some spares just in case. I have heard stories about people buying tubes just to find out that they are too big or don't line up right. Thanks for the link.
Howierd

0vid · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2006, 04:16:39 AM »

Sorry came on to this thread late. To the person using SWRs: If you want to reduce your amp idle hiss, and you are not opposed to swapping tubes, swap the ICs in your SWRs which are probably TL072; and use a NE5534 or better. Your amp idle running hiss will be history.