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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandTELEFUNKEN
ModelECC83/12AX7
eBay Product ID (ePID)168140113
Additional Product Features
Type12AX7
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 07 Nov, 2017
Good strong presence and tone!
I bought this for swapping out what was originally in my ART Pro VLA, which I picked up used. Somebody had put GE 12AT7WA's in it. Sounded whimpy, and I wasn't getting the gain I wanted. I stuck this Telefunken in channel 1 and a 1959 Amperex Bugle Boy in channel 2. The Bugle Boy wins hands down! But this ribbed plate does give it a run for its money too! Great tubes for this starved plate design! The personality still shines through.Verified purchase: Yes
- 11 Nov, 2015
Vintage tube for a digital analog converter
I recently replaced my old, failed drawer CD player with a top loading Rega Planet that I purchased on eBay. I complimented it with a California Audio Labs Sigma DAC. They sounded fantastic. After reading some reviews, I replaced the brand new Russian tube in the DAC with a vintage Telefunken tube. Love the results. Wide sound, deeper, richer bass, with no compromise elsewhere. Warm, very analog sound. I wasn't done. I finished with a Monarchy digital interface processor that I run in front of the DAC. This acts as a "word clock", anti-jitter corrector. The sound is even better. The best news is that I purchased all of these items on eBay for a very reasonable investment, considering the quality of the equipment. They simply don't make tubes that sound like some of these vintage tubes anymore, or DAC's for that matter. DA.Verified purchase: Yes
- 22 Sep, 2019
Not as expected
I read some reviews, and expected more extended treble, better pitch and texture with bass. What I got was a rock solid sound field, not really holographic, but almost in the room presence. This is not a highlight magnifier, on bass or treble. It gets everything right, top to bottom, front to back. I don't have 4 of these for my preamp, I'm using one per channel, followed by some 1959 RCA JAN tubes, which were a big step up from some Psvane T series. The circuit is based on a Conrad Johnson one, which sounded a little slow and veiled before using vintage tubes, but now sounds lit, fast and smoothly extended in bass, treble, imaging in all directions, and a "they're in the room" presence on most recordings. Not as expected; better than hoped for.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Mar, 2019
Telefunken (Fischer) 12AU7
Good product. It's cheaper to buy Teles carrying other brand marks and the quality is the same.Verified purchase: Yes
- 29 Jan, 2019
Actually made andifference
I changed the Tube in my AKG Perception 800 series Mic. The long plates do sound warmer and smoother that the stock ribbed plate tube. Admittedly, I had to listen closely and did a A/B compare, but it was worth the money to me.Verified purchase: Yes
- 26 Sep, 2018
Telefunken 12ax7
Didn't know what all the fuss was about until I tried these tubes..they are definitely worth every penny..no tube come close to the resolution ,detail,and transparency as these .oh yeah bottom end is spectacular too..Verified purchase: Yes
- 07 May, 2018
Telefunken Fisher tube
Fabulous upgrade to my pre-amp line section. Incredible detail and soundstage, I’m blown away. Replaced Sylvania’s, no comparisons. The hype about Telefunken is true, I wouldn’t have believed it if not for my own equipment.Verified purchase: Yes
- 23 Apr, 2019
Creme de la creme!
What else can be said?, is the best tube ever made because of their sound and longevity simply outstanding.Verified purchase: Yes
- 02 Jan, 2019
kick A$$ tubes, if you want the best pay for it!!!
These valves were an excellent match for my 1959 maggie, 175-55. ratings were as described on my tester!Verified purchase: Yes
- 24 May, 2016
All Hype!
Very few of these old tubes live up to their reputations. Yes, some are great in the right amp. The only thing I am pretty sure of is their longevity. It's all a roll of the dice in my opinion.Verified purchase: Yes
