Brimar 12au7 00 per pair: out of Stock Jan 17, 2013 · Looking at the Brimar 12AU7, I used Brimar 13D5 as the best sounding 12AU7 beating out CBS/Hytron 5814A in second place, but I find any 12AU7 handicapped sonically. The virtues of the Mullard are well documented; certain sellers (cough, Upscale) praise the merits of the Brimar to the heavens, and they *are* considerably less expensive. The India made BEL 12AU7 is one of the best value in NOS 12AU7 tubes. Up for grabs is a pair of NOS Brimar 12AU7 (ECC82). You are buying the best 12AU7 out there. Military Grade STC Production. Music just jumps out at Mar 3, 2013 · 12AU7. One pair Vintage NOS Brimar 13D5 (12AU7/ECC82) long plate, halo getter tubes. Not in the same league as the Brimar 12BH7A. Similar sonics to the rare Mullard longplates. Amperex (Holland) being my long-term favourite, but quite like the 5814s, Gold Lyon . Next are CBS/Hytron 5814. Used once only until I had to sell mic preSelling everything to make room for tripletssee other listings From Brent Jessee's site: " VERY rare early 13D5 Brimar longplate type, Brimar labels. The Tungsram E80CC way outperforms the Brimar 13D5. options total: £ 0 . Mar 7, 2019 · My new Dynaco ST-70 MK III uses four 12AU7/ecc82 tubes (along with four EL34). 12AU7 RARE Brimar made, 1960s cleartop, Old Logo. Mar 7, 2019 · Brimar 13D5 is a direct 12au7 replacement (as you know). I had some of these years Mar 22, 2020 · They changed my tube rolling equation because I can now get amazing sound out of new production power tubes as long as I have those Brimar's in the 12AU7 slots. BRIMAR CV4003 / 12AU7 / ECC82 Long Plates Made by Rochester plant of Thorn-AEI (Brimar) in 1960's. Single tubes are $100. Made in England and Brimar were part of the BVA (British Radio Valve Manufacturers Association. These were matched and dead new when I purchased them. Oct 19, 2017 · Brimar vs Mullard cv4003/12AU7 Has anyone heard these two NOS tubes pitted directly against each other. Apr 29, 2016 · I borrowed some Mazda Clift Vintage 12AU7 tubes and put them in the preamp section and they had some nice sparkle but just didn't seem to wow me. Even better (as I found in my system) is the Brimar 13D4. brimar codes in glass. 436 in stock. The 6C4 is half of the 12AU7. I put back the original Primaluna Tubes and they sounded good but a little too forward with my Zu speakers. Highly desirable Brimar 12AU7 type. The CV4034 were intially made for soldering diretly to the PCB. Well balanced and perfect sonics. Lush, but still detailed 4. A bit wooly (sloppy may be another word) in the bass; Mids are more smeared not as clean; Highs are a little harsher or crisper maybe; Sound stage is wider and not as deep; Overall presentation is a bit veiled compared to the 12BH7. The coating helps improve radiation efficiency for better cooling. ) Brimar CV4003/12AU7 The Tube Gods have BLESSED US!!! There won't be many reviews of this tube because I have not had them FOREVER, and just found a small stash. In this case, the Brimar T 6067 is the best version of the Brimar 12AU7. But even better than that in my system is the rare Brimar 13D8, which is in use now. I have been using Brimar CV 4003 recently and I just love this tube. The two triode sections. They have both seen minimal use (I could say a couple of hours and still be grossly exaggerating) but hardly anything more a bit of fooling around and testing they sound as they should; they Brand New, MINT NOS NIB BRIMAR CV4003 ECC82 12AU7. Branded CV491 in original boxes. Brimar CV4034/12AU7/ECC82. An amplification factor of 17 is quoted. Made on Philips Mullard equipment and identical to a mullard 12au7, but pumped in India, these have the exceptional tone of a Mullard and accentuated mids without the hefty price tag. Smooth, detailed, strong and detailed bass, extended Jan 21, 2019 · Later the 13D8 (which I could find no pictures of) seemed to be the last of this series of industrial 12au7 types from Brimar. New Old Stock white box. NOS, excellent graphics and a sound to make you cry. My current best tube in that 12au7 position was a (newer manufacture) Brimar CV4003 tube I bought from Upscale Audio -- until I substituted the one above yesterday to try out (in my Tavish Design Adagio phono stage). This tube is absolutely new and in immaculate condition. All slightly different. The Brimar 12BH7A is a really nice tube. military spec 12au7 ecc82. Granted I have never heard NOS 60's Mullards, but I'd rate the Brimars over RCA cleartops from the same era, as well as 60's Valvo E80CC made in Merleen Holland. 00. Labels are very fragile. These are very rare in the USA. Lush 2. new and unused. Testresults for A1 and A2:IA = 10,9/11,2 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Matched Pair Brimar 13d5 Long Plate High Quality 12au7 1961 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Brimar thermionic products is the result of the frustration of not being able to purchase high quality valves at a reasonable price. $200. Mullard ECC82 12AU7 M8136 Shield & BVA - Click to enlarge photos: Mullard ECC82/12AU7/CV4003 - Click to enlarge photos: Brimar ECC83/12AX7/CV4004 - Click to enlarge photos: «« MORE MULLARD & BRIMAR TUBES »» $20. Better than Amperex, Mazda, RCA, etc, and I rolled them all! The 1 piece of the ultra Rare and best sounding 12au7 ECC82 ever made:Brimar Long black plates square getter made in the UK Mullard in the late 50's. Wow! They sounded great! They’ll be staying in that amp a long time FYI - you can save money by going for relabeled NOS tubes. Call it burned-in These were taken from military spare test equipment that was just sitting around and was never really used. Jun 28, 2012 · BARGAIN price for premium sonics with the Brimar 13D5! For the “BEST” Brimar 12AU7 experience, such as for sensitive linestage and phonostage preamps using 12AU7s… look no further than Brimar’s special “T” series tubes (“T” for trustworthy). Brimar UK made with the Brimar factory coding on the glass, and the rare clear tops with side getters. We GUARANTEE THAT these are NOT reproductions or some off shore garbage. The CV4034 is the military quality, wire ended version of the ECC82/12AU7. made in england. Made in ENGLAND. Plug and play Up for sale 1matched pair new nos Brimar CV4003 ECC82 12AU7 special quality military production made in EnglandTeated on Advance Digital Tube Tester Amplitrex AT1000Same day Shipping through FedEX with tracking no. Printing from that era is fragile. 00/pair shipping for worldwide delivery. Smooth, detailed, strong bass, but still extended 6. Early 1960s Tall Plate Square Getter with BVA logo. Tubes come with British governmental print. Tested NOS range on calibrated AVO CT160. These are very balanced from top to bottom and have low noise/microphonics. Formed from ‘The Great British Valve Project’ we have used the expertise of many engineers who have provided us with their preferred list of thermionic tubes. These tubes are absolutely clean, look unused and test accordingly with at least 100% of cv4003 brimar. Graphics excellent, sound Fantastic!! Bought to roll in my tube mic pre but had to sell the pre. Fine 1960s vintage tube. Lush, but strong bass 5. Testresults for A1 and A2:IA = 10,9/11,2 The 12AU7 is a double triode with separate cathodes. Adapters for using them i Aug 30, 2024 · The star of the analog room is the Prima Luna EVO 300 integrated tube integrated amplifier, which currently has a matched quad of Sovtek 6550 power tubes, a matched pair of NOS Brimar 12AU7 input tubes, a matched pair of RAY Tube Select 12AU7 driver tubes, and a matched pair of PrimaLuna 12AU7 driver tubes, and I'm also rolling the power tubes Apr 26, 2021 · I put the brimar cv4003 in today, the sound is smooth with more treble and bass, I only listened for the first hour so will give them another listen tomorrow, they are cooking as we speak Hope the sound gets better, the Millard imaging was a little more solid and holographic, but I think I’m going to like the brimars more Apr 11, 2011 · Sylvania 12AU7 Blackplates Sylvania 12AU& Greyplates Raytheon 12AU7 Blackplates Tung-Sol 12AU7 Blackglass RCA Cleartops Amperex BB 12AU7 Gold Lion RI 12AU7 Mullard 12AU7 Brimar 13D5 Sylvania 6189 Philips Cry'od 6189 Many wonderful tubes. The 5814 is a refined 12AU7 for lower distortion. These are all direct "industrial" 12au7 replacements, but very rarely found in the US. Extremely rare Brimar 13D5. Brimar thermionic products ECC82 (12AU7) Brimar thermionics ECC82 (12AU7) Brimar thermionic products ECC82 (12AU7) Brimar thermionic products ECC82 (12AU7) 1 piece of the ultra Rare and best sounding 12au7 ECC82 ever made:Brimar Long black plates square getter made in the UK Mullard in the late 50's. Pretty lush 3. Brimar ECC82/12AU7, looks new, tests new but may have seen very minor use. These are phenomenal tubes, the best I've ever heard. But you gotta listen - those in the know will tell you Brimar and their sister companies like Ediswan made BAD ASS stuff! OK kiddies…. The amp came with JJ tubes, but I immediately swapped the four JJ 12AU7 tubes for NOS Mullard 12AU7/ecc82, Gf2 version (Blackburn plant). 3 available, also as matched pair. The Tungsram have more gain, good to about 200 volts plate, taller than a 12AU7 plus use more filament current. Some marked Pinnacle 13D5A are for sale on ebay. Military spec tubes with ribbed long plates and halo getter. BTW- An audition in front of an AK member owning a rebuilt Citation II, Thorens 124 with $500 cartridge and an upgraded new preamp clearly showed the Brimar 13D5 blew the RCA 12AU7 cleartop away. The side view of the anode shows the ridges pressed into the sheet to aid rigidity. $ Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brimar 12AU7/ ECC82 Vintage Tube at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Jan 12, 2006 · Just wonder what to expect and how would they compare to Telefunkens Smooth plates or 1960's Mullards 1. The 12AU7 is a double triode with separate cathodes. We are experience seller on Ebay more than 700+ positive feedback Dec 1, 2013 · Best are Brimar 13D5. 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