PM-12AX7HG (High Gain) Preamp tube

[surfnorthwest]

Apparently these new tubes are suppose to be pretty good, some say as good as the old NOS tubes. Well it just so happens this company will be at NAMM so Faze and I will get a chance to talk to the man and see if they are all hype or what. They are made in China so I am going to assume it is from the same factory the rest of the Chinese tubes come from.

Here is some information
The PM 12AX7HG (HIGH GAIN) preamp tube will replace the same tube as the 12AX7A but is the choice if your amp needs a little extra punch. This tube deliver up to 20% increased gain.
PM preamp tubes are built to the highest possible standard and have extra screening to eliminate microphony (squeal) and excessive white noise.

[TonyC]

Interesting. Us Strat guys with low output pups could benefit from a little extra gain. Will follow this!

[surfnorthwest]

The extra screening is what has my attention. I have read some information that I just cannot verify so I will check out the comany at NAMM. If what I am reading is true then we have a pretty well made hot AX7 with excellent build quality availible for a nice price.

[TonyC]

Sounds great. Thanks for the heads up Surf!

[MartyStrat54]

Any more info on this tube? Did you get a chance to hear them? Right now, there are three tube manufacturers in China. Shuguang is the biggest, but there is an elite plant that makes the Northern Electric and Preferred Series tubes for the Tube Store (Canada). Also a spin-off of Shuguang is the plant that makes the Treasure line of audio tubes.

TAD's are designed in Germany, but made in China. I think their 6L6GC is one of the best.

There are several Chinese tubes that are simply the best of what is available. Pretty soon, all Chinese tubes will be the best, unless New Sensor kicks it up a couple of notches.