12AX7 (ECC83) Vacuum Tube HiFi vs Rotel RC-971
The RC-971's output voltage is 1.0V RMS against the 12AX7 (ECC83) Vacuum Tube HiFi's 2.0V RMS and its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.4V RMS.
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The Nobsound 12AX7 (ECC83) Vacuum Tube HiFi listing appears to refer to a Nobsound tube-based hi-fi preamplifier using a 12AX7/ECC83 dual-triode tube, rather than to a standalone tube manufactured by Nobsound. Available listing information identifies a compact, assembled stereo preamplifier with RCA line-level connections and tube amplification. The product-specific information available is limited, and the tube brand, circuit topology, channel configuration details, and complete performance specifications are not clearly documented. Some listings pair the 12AX7/ECC83 with a 12AU7/ECC82, so the exact configuration should be confirmed from the individual unit or seller listing.
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Input and output connections
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The RC-971's output voltage is 1.0V RMS against the 12AX7 (ECC83) Vacuum Tube HiFi's 2.0V RMS and its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.4V RMS.
The PAT-5a's input sensitivity is 0.8V RMS against the 12AX7 (ECC83) Vacuum Tube HiFi's 0.4V RMS. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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