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TT 12AU7 / ECC82

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With a soft and detailed sound, as well as sufficient headroom, the TT 12AU7/ECC82 enhances the sound characteristics of any amplifier, whether it's for guitar, bass, or high-end. These tubes deliver a dynamic range, captivating listeners and musician with uncompromising clean sounds and rich overdrive.

Features:

Detailed sound
Ideal for both low and high gain amplifiers

Tip:
Often, 12AU7 and 12AT7 types are used instead of 12AX7 tubes to either reduce the overall power of the amplifier or to just reduce the overloading of the preamp. In comparison to a 12AX7, the 12AU7 brings about a very large sonic difference, typically much greater than switching from 12AX7 to 5751 or 12AT7.

When using a 12AU7 in a driver stage normally designed for 12AX7, the overall power of the power stage is usually reduced. The extent of this difference depends on the amplifier or circuit. For example, a Marshall amplifier with a 12AX7 in the PI stage set at volume 5 will then reach the same volume level with a 12AU7 at volume 6 (perceived volume, not measured).

Electrical Properties

Heater Voltage (Uf): 6.3V or 12.6V
Heater Current (If): 300mA at 6.3V, 150mA at 12.6V
Anode Voltage (Ua): Maximum 300V
Grid Voltage (Ug1): -8.5V (typical)
Anode Current (Ia): 10.5mA (typical)
Anode Dissipation: Maximum 2.75W per triode
Anode Resistance (ra): 7.7kΩ
Amplification Factor (μ): 17
Transconductance (S): 2.2mA/V
Input Capacitance (Cin): 1.6pF
Output Capacitance (Cout): 1.6pF

Mechanical Properties

Socket: B9A (Noval)
Number of Pins: 9

Pin Configuration

Application Notes

Heater Operation: The tube can be operated at 6.3V or 12.6V, depending on the circuit design.
Grid Resistors: It is recommended to use grid resistors of at least 1MΩ to ensure stable operation.
Coupling Capacitors: Capacitors with low capacitance (typically 0.1µF) are recommended to minimize high-frequency interference.

Information about the manufacturer

Herstellerinformationen | Manufacturer Information

Tube-Town GmbH
Rumbergring 37
D-66969 Lemberg
eMail: info@tube-town.de

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Unit Weight: 10 pounds

Mounting Information

Diameter: 12.2”
Overall depth: 5.3”
Cut-out diameter: 11.1”
Mounting slot dimensions: 0.31”
Number of mounting slots: 8

Thiele-Small Parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs): 103.76 Hz
DC Resistance (Re): 8.04 Ohm
Coil Inductance (Le): 0.33 mH
Mechanical Q (Qms): 9.73
Electromagnetic Q (Qes): 0.75
Total Q (Qts): 0.70
Compliance Equiv. Vol. (Vas): 16.28 cu ft
Mech. Compliance of Susp. (Cms): 0.09 mm/N
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Connection 2 Type: Loose cable ends
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Electrical Characteristics

Heater voltage (Uf): 6.3V or 12.6V
Heater current (If): 300mA at 6.3V, 150mA at 12.6V
Anode voltage (Ua): Maximum 300V
Grid voltages (Ug1): -2V (typical)
Grid voltages: -50V to 0V
Anode current (Ia): 1.2mA (typical)
Anode power dissipation: Maximum 1W per triode
Anode resistance (ra): 62.5kΩ
Amplification factor (μ): 100
Transconductance (S): 1.6mA/V
Input capacitance (Cin): 1.6pF
Output capacitance (Cout): 1.6pF

Mechanical Characteristics

Socket: B9A (Noval)
Number of pins: 9

Pin Configuration

1 Anode (Triode 1)
2 Grid (Triode 1)
3 Cathode (Triode 1)
4 Heater (f)
5 Heater (f)
6 Anode (Triode 2)
7 Grid (Triode 2)
8 Cathode (Triode 2)
9 Center Heater (f)

Application Notes

Heater operation: The tube can be operated with 6.3V or 12.6V, depending on the circuit design.
Grid resistors: It is recommended to use grid resistors of at least 1MΩ to ensure stable functionality.
Coupling capacitors: Capacitors with low capacitance (typically 0.1µF) are recommended to minimize high-frequency interference.

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TT 12AT7 / ECC81

Warm and balanced overall sound, paired with high resolution and brilliance, which is why the TT12AT7 achieves the best results in both instrumental and audio/high-end amplifiers.

Features:

Warm and balanced sound
Excellent sound resolution and brilliance
Ideal for instrumental and audio/high-end amplifiers

Hint;
Often, 12AU7 and 12AT7 types are used instead of 12AX7 tubes in order to either reduce the overall power of the amplifier or just take back the overdrive of the preamp. Especially the 12AU7 brings a very large tonal difference compared to a 12AX7, which is usually much greater than when switching from a 12AX7 to 5751 or 12AT7.

When using a 12AU7 in a driver stage that is normally designed for 12AX7, the overall power of the power amp is usually reduced. How big this difference is depends on the amplifier or circuit. For example, a Marshall with a 12AX7 in the phase inverter stage set to volume 5 will then reach the same volume with a 12AU7 set to volume 6 (perceived volume, not measured).

Electrical Characteristics

Heater Voltage (Uf): 6.3V or 12.6V
Heater Current (If): 300mA at 6.3V, 150mA at 12.6V
Anode Voltage (Ua): Maximum 300V
Grid Voltage (Ug1): -2V (typical)
Anode Current (Ia): 10mA (typical)
Anode Power Dissipation: Maximum 2.5W per triode
Anode Resistance (ra): 11kΩ
Amplification Factor (μ): 60
Transconductance (S): 5.5mA/V
Input Capacitance (Cin): 1.6pF
Output Capacitance (Cout): 1.6pF

Mechanical Characteristics

Socket: B9A (Noval)
Number of Pins: 9

Pin Configuration

1 Anode (Triode 1)
2 Grid (Triode 1)
3 Cathode (Triode 1)
4 Heater (f)
5 Heater (f)
6 Anode (Triode 2)
7 Grid (Triode 2)
8 Cathode (Triode 2)
9 Center Heater (f)

Application Notes

Heater Operation: The tube can be operated with either 6.3V or 12.6V, depending on the circuit design.
Grid Resistors: It is recommended to use grid resistors of at least 1MΩ to ensure stable operation.
Coupling Capacitors: Capacitors with low capacitance (typically 0.1µF) are recommended to minimize high frequency disturbances.

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Bias-Probe Octal, KIT

Kit of a bias probe for indirect measurement of the quiescent bias current of a tube. The adapter is placed between the tube and the socket and is connected to a standard voltmeter (not included). Pay attention to the quality of the meter and to sufficiently charged batteries!

The quiescent current is measured indirectly via a precision resistor built into the adapter. The advantages of this measuring method are harmless voltages in the mV range at the measuring plugs as well as short ways for the current, since it does not have to be led through the measuring device (common practice with many measuring adapters of Far Eastern production). As a result, there is no risk of oscillation of the amplifier, which could damage the tubes or the amplifier itself.

Note: This adapter cannot be used when additional tube brackets are installed. These must be removed before using the measurement adapter and reattached after the measurement is complete.

Measurement procedure
Determine the resistance of the adapter, including the test leads. Connect the adapter to the meter, but do not connect it between the tubes and the amplifier. Select the ohms range on the meter and note the reading, e.g. 1.1 ohms.
For the final measurement, insert the adapter between the tube and the de-energized amplifier, connect it to the meter, select the mV range and switch on the amplifier. When the amplifier has reached a stable operating condition, read the value in mV from the meter and calculate the quiescent current using Ohm's law.

Example
Measured voltage = 47 mV, adapter resistance = 1.1 ohms.
Formula (I = V / R) or in this case
Bias Current (in A) = Measured Value (Voltage in V) / Measured Value (Resistance in Ohm)
0.047V / 1.1 Ohm = 0.042A or 42mA

For the calculation of the correct bias current as well as further information on bias measurement please refer to further documents or the bias setting instructions in the info section as well as the manual of the amplifier itself.
This adapter is suitable for all EL34, 6L6, 6550, KT88, 6V6, 6CA7 and other tubes with the same pinout.

Attention HIGH VOLTAGE ! Measurements and work on tube amplifiers should only be done by qualified personnel.

Files:

Datasheet

15,10 €