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12AU7 / 5814 / 5963 / ECC82 Tube Types

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Chinese 12AU7Chinese 12AU7padChinese built 12AU7 tube. Many current production amps ship with these as their stock tube.

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CH-12AU7pad$7.95padAdditional Options: 
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Electro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82EHElectro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82EHpadThe Electro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82 is a brand new pre-amp tube that is made in Russia. It is a premium quality 12AU7 tube built to match the performance of the military-industrial original GE 6189.

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EH-12AU7pad$10.95, 5 for $49.75padAdditional Options: 
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Electro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82EH GoldElectro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82EH GoldpadThe Electro-Harmonix 12AU7A / ECC82 Gold tubes are a gold-plated pin version of their very popular preamp tube.

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EH-12AU7Gpad$15.95padAdditional Options: 
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JJ ECC82 / 12AU7JJ ECC82 / 12AU7padThe JJ ECC82 replaces 12AU7 tube types.

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TE-ECC82pad$9.95, 5 for $44.75padAdditional Options: 
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JJ ECC802-S / 12AU7 GoldJJ ECC802-S / 12AU7 GoldpadThe JJ ECC802s gold pin tube replaces all 12AU7 tube types.

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TE-ECC802SGpad$19.95, 5 for $94.75pad
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La Radiotechnique 12AU7La Radiotechnique 12AU7padSuper quality 12AU7 tube made by the French subsidiary of Philips/Mullard. These tubes have long plates, a halo getter, and 1958 date codes. Excellent performance in both hi-fi and musical instrument applications. Individually boxed in original "La Radiotechnique" boxes.

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LR-12AU7pad$39.95padAdditional Options: 
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Raytheon JAN JRC-12AU7Raytheon JAN JRC-12AU7padThis is the rare JAN JRC-12AU7 tube made by Raytheon. This 12AU7 tube was made in the USA in 1963.

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RA-12AU7pad$37.95padAdditional Options: 
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RCA 5814-ARCA 5814-ApadThis RCA 5814A tube has a triple mica, "D" getter, copper grid posts, and grey-plate construction that was possibly made in 1960. However they appear to be the identical construction as early 1950's JG-5814 tubes from GE. We're guessing RCA acquired these from GE sometime in the late '50's and then rebranded them as RCA tubes. They even have the classic GE etching of the part number in the glass.

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RC-5814Apad$49.95padAdditional Options: 
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RFT ECC82RFT ECC82padLike all RFT preamp tubes, the RFT ECC82 / 12AU7 is a low noise and low microphonic preamp tube. It sounds great and is especially good for guitar amps because of its rugged construction.

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RF-ECC82pad$29.95padAdditional Options: 
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Tung-Sol 12AU7Tung-Sol 12AU7padThe JTL-Tungsol 12AU7 tube is military production from the mid 1950's. Construction is long-plate with "D" getter. Great balance, soundstage, clarity, and frequency range.

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TS-12AU7pad$59.95padAdditional Options: 
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Tungsram ECC82Tungsram ECC82padThe Tungsram ECC82 is very neutral/natural sounding, it has a extended top end and tight bass. Overall very good tonal balance and clarity.

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TU-ECC82pad$37.95padAdditional Options: 
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NOS 5963 / 12AU7NOS 5963 / 12AU7padThe 5963 tube will replace 12AU7 tube types and is equivalent to the European ECC82 tube and can be used in any 12AU7 or ECC82 circuit.

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NOS-5963pad$9.95pad
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12AU712AU7padThis stock is odds and ends of various brands or 12AU7 tubes. Most are USA made tubes like RCA, Sylvania, GE, Raytheon, and many more. Tubes from other countries such as Japan, for example, are also included. If you want a good quality US made 12AU7 tube and do not require matched pairs this is a good option for you.

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NOS-12AU7pad$9.95pad
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Matched Sections ServiceMatched Sections ServicepadRead about our "Matched Sections" service for top performance from your pre-amp.
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12AU7 Tube LinkspadFor more information on 12AU7 / ECC82 tubes including pinout, ratings, application and possible substitutions visit 12AU7 in Wikipedia, 12AU7 in Duncan Amps, and 12AU7 in The Tube Directory.
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