TT 12AX7 / ECC83 Classic

TT-Selection: Balanced Gain

The Ultimate 12AX7. Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound.

Psvane 12AX7 / ECC83 preamp tube from the Classic series with red logo.
Dropin replacement for all 12AX7, ECC83 and 7025 tubes.

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TT Selection: V1 - Low Noise
This tube is selected for sensitive input stages (V1)

The Ultimate 12AX7. Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound.

TT Selection: V1 - Low Noise
This tube is selected for sensitive input stages (V1)

Psvane 12AX7 / ECC83 preamp tube from the Classic series with red logo.
Drop-in replacement for all 12AX7, ECC83 and 7025 tubes.
 

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TT Selection: Balanced
Both systems with balanced gain

Psvane 12AX7 / ECC83 preamp tube from the Classic series with red logo.
Drop-in replacement for all 12AX7, ECC83 and 7025 tubes.

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4 Tubes matched as quad
Superior power beam tetrode, engineered for demanding high fidelity, reliability and overall warmth. Traditional brown base.
Reissue Made in Russia

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• Datasheet

4 tubes, matched as quad

EL34 II has fuller low mids and low end but does not lose headroom in the high end. Stronger than regular JJ EL34 but not as aggressive as the JJ E34L.

Typical Characteristics

• Ua = 250 V
• Ug3 = 0 V
• Ug2 = 265 V
• Ug1 = -13,5 V
• Ia = 100 mA
• Ig2 = 14,9 mA
• S = 11 mA/V
• Ri = 15 kΩ
• μg2/g1 = 11

Limiting Values

• Ua0 = 2000 V
• Ua = 800 V
• Wa(max) = 25 W
• Ug20 = 800 V
• Ug2 = 450 V
• Wg2(max) = 8 W
• Ik = 150 mA
• Uk/f = 100 V
• Rk/f = 20 kΩ

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• Datasheet

JJ EL84 #06 -Standard

• Recommended for Peavey Classic 30 / 50, AC30 and similar amps
• Price for one tube.

FAQ: If I order two or more of these tubes, are they all "the same"?
Yes, the tubes are all "matched" and selected for the in the description mentioned amplifiers.
FAQ: Can I replace the tubes myself or are adjustments needed?
Adjustments are not possible on the listed amplifier (unless a bias potentiometer has been added afterwards). The replacement can therefore be done without adjustments.

Very linear working 12AX7 / ECC83 with long anode plates and spiral heating, which makes the tube less sensitive to interference from AC heating.
We recommend this tube for audio and high-end amps as well as for "modern" Fender amps with more overdrive, but also as an input tube in old Marshall JCM800s.

Note: Tubes equipped with long plates are commonly associated with a "warmer" or "richer" sound, whereas those with shorter plates tend to deliver a "tighter sound". However, tubes featuring long plates exhibit increased sensitivity to vibrations and mechanical disturbances, rendering them less ideal for critical applications.

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• Datasheet

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.

Sweet and warm sounding preamp tube with high gain. We recommend this tube for guitar/bass amps.

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• Datasheet

TT Selection: V1 - Low Noise
This tube is selected for sensitive input stages (V1)

The Ultimate 12AX7. Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound.

Medium-Mu twin triode driver tube. 3.5 watts dissipation per plate.