Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

Re: Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

I can't wait to hear these new tubes! I read that they plan on releasing an EL84 and an EL34 in early 2009. The 12AX7 replacements will be around $55 each factory direct, I'd be willing to pay that much if they are a significant improvement over current production tubes.

Cheers,

CJ
 
Re: Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

Seems neat. I just wonder if the new tubes will be worth the extra price. $55 for a new production ECC83 is very steep IMHO.
 
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Gr8Scott said:
Seems neat. I just wonder if the new tubes will be worth the extra price. $55 for a new production ECC83 is very steep IMHO.
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They are supposed to last ten years, so in the long run it's not that bad at all. I've been in 12AX7 hell trying to find a good one for v1 in my 2204, so if these are as good as I hope they will be I'm all over it!!

Cheers,

CJ
 
Re: Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

are they available yet? ill plunk down $50 to give one a go
 
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jeremy said:
are they available yet? ill plunk down $50 to give one a go
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They will be for sale in October. They are going to be availible factory direct for now. I just went through six Tung-Sol (New Sensor) 12AX7s that all had a very loud hum so I'm very excited about these new tubes. Plus it's not just rehashing the same old design, it's actually a real advancement in vacuum tube design (if it works).

Cheers,

CJ
 
Re: Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

I think I watched that film in 2nd grade...lol
 
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For those that haven't seen it, here is the new TechTube Valves ECC83, compared to a Mullard ECC83. The design looks very different; let's hope it's an improvement over every other 12AX7s

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Re: Film: The BLackburn Story (Mullard Factory)

They sure look cool ..... These come out early next year right when I plan to buy a new amp hmmm coincidence maybe good maybe ... lets hope so anyway.
 
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I wonder if these tubes will hold up better in the phase splitter position in most amps? IIRC, that's the toughest spot for a pre tube.
 
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