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Vacuum Tube - 12AX7, Tung-Sol Reissue

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SKU:	T-12AX7-TUNG-X
Item ID:	004454

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Gold Pin Preamplifier

Russian made reissue of the original Tung-Sol. The Ultimate 12AX7. Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound.

Improved reissue of the Vintage NOS Tung-Sol 12AX7
Superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound
Preferred by guitar technicians for re-tubing and upgrading, but equally well suited for HiFi applications
7025/ECC83 equivalent

Part Numbers
Pin Type	Our Part Number	UPC/EAN
Gold	T-12AX7-GOLD-TUNG	841358101786
Regular	T-12AX7-TUNG	683274020556

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Specification Sheet for Gold (T-12AX7-GOLD-TUNG)

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Specification Sheet for Regular (T-12AX7-TUNG)

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Product Measurements by Type (click to expand)

Product Measurements by Type
Capacitance, grid to plate		1.7 pF
Capacitance, input		1.6 pF
Capacitance, output		0.46 pF / 0.34 pF
Grid Voltage, negative (U_g-)		50 V
Grid Voltage, positive (U_g+)		0 V
Heater Current		150 mA / 300 mA
Heater Voltage		6.3 V / 12.6 V
Heater to cathode voltage (U_k/f)		180 V
Plate Dissipation (W_a)		1 W
Plate Voltage (U_a)		300 V

Packaging Information
Packaging Dimensions	Gold version	2.75 in. × 1 in. × 1 in.
Packaging Dimensions	Regular version	1.1 in. × 1.1 in. × 2.9 in.
Weight (Packaging)	Gold version	0.035 lbs.
Weight (Packaging)	Regular version	0.04 lbs.

Product Measurements by Item (click to expand)

Product Measurements by Item
T-12AX7-TUNG - Regular version	Capacitance, grid to plate	1.7 pF
	Capacitance, input	1.6 pF
	Capacitance, output	0.46 pF / 0.34 pF
	Grid Voltage, negative (U_g-)	50 V
	Grid Voltage, positive (U_g+)	0 V
	Heater Current	150 mA / 300 mA
	Heater Voltage	6.3 V / 12.6 V
	Heater to cathode voltage (U_k/f)	180 V
	Plate Dissipation (W_a)	1 W
	Plate Voltage (U_a)	300 V
T-12AX7-GOLD-TUNG - Gold version	Capacitance, grid to plate	1.7 pF
	Capacitance, input	1.6 pF
	Capacitance, output	0.46 pF / 0.34 pF
	Grid Voltage, negative (U_g-)	50 V
	Grid Voltage, positive (U_g+)	0 V
	Heater Current	150 mA / 300 mA
	Heater Voltage	6.3 V / 12.6 V
	Heater to cathode voltage (U_k/f)	180 V
	Plate Dissipation (W_a)	1 W
	Plate Voltage (U_a)	300 V

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4.84 out of 5 based on 31 reviews

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5 out of 5

I own a Fender American Hand-Wired '64 CUSTOM PRINCETON REVERB which had some microphonic tubes.
After reviewing some possibilities I decided to completly retube with new re-issue Tung-Sol tubes (2x6V6, 3x12AX7, 1x12AT7 and 1x5AR4). This setup sounds a little warmer and more dynamic than the stock tubes in my opinion. I'm thrilled withe the results! Great service (ease of purchase and prompt shipping) from Antique Electronic Supply. Highly recommend!

Carl R - August 13th, 2020

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5 out of 5

very good product..

Omar Ugoletti - July 22nd, 2020

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5 out of 5

Been rolling in my Reeves 225 bass amp & found I preferred the Tung Sol to the Mullard.
Less gank on the upper midrange. I will be trying a few other brands as well.

BassikBrad - June 13th, 2020

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5 out of 5

Two Tung-Sol 12AX7 tubes were used to replace some old tubes that had low emission. These brought back the full-bodied sound the H-K A-300 was capable of. It sounds great now like it did when the amp was new.

strijw426 - May 26th, 2020

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5 out of 5

I run a heavily modified, re-voiced Super Champ XD with a 12" Celestion 70/80, and it has a big, fat smooth & defined sound, and also gives jut the right amount of volume boost to the Champ, coupled with Ruby 6V6's in the power stage. The distortion has a softer, more British edge. Does wonders for my Strat and Tele, and brings out the fullness of my D'Angelico EXL-1. I can use this amp on louder gigs now.

Michael Anderson - March 12th, 2020

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5 out of 5

Quieter and longer lasting than the JJ's. Everyone who has had work done in our shop loves them now. Our go-to 12ax7 unless otherwise requested.

Branson SoundWorks - July 17th, 2019

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5 out of 5

These preamp tubes really brought the Monoprice 15 watt amp into a territory that only higher-priced amps occupy

Daryl Isaacs - May 21st, 2019

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5 out of 5

Excellent service, fast shipping! Thank you

Bill Wittman - March 24th, 2019

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5 out of 5

Not only is this tube a ‘night and day’ difference to the Chinese clone which I was using, but also the amazing service, communication, packaging and ultra swift postage of Antique Electronic Supply, is exemplary. Brilliant in all respects.

Jacek - December 20th, 2018

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5 out of 5

Great sounding tube

L tabor - December 20th, 2018

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I am replacing the tube that came with my Pangea headphone amp. it has 12ax7b written on it. will the 12ax7 work for the pangea hp-101?2 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on October 13th, 2016.

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Matt H.

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October 13th, 2016

Hi, all 12Ax7's are comparable with each other. This will work just fine.

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Anonymous

August 28th, 2020

12AX7, 12AX7A, 12AX7B, 12AX7C, 12AX7W, 12AX7WA, 12AX7WA-B, 12AX7 WA-C, ECC83, E83CC, and the 6681 are basically all exactly the same tube. The 6681 was the same as the E83CC, and was a 12AX7 made for mobile use (Used in equipment in vehicles like cars, trucks, jeeps, airplanes, ships, boats, trailers, tanks, etc.). The 7025 and 12AX7A were a low noise 12AX7. These tubes are all interchangeable with one another. The 5751 is a lower gain 12AX7 and is also 100% interchangeable with any 12AX7 too.

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I have a VOX VT20X how will it sound with a Tung Sol 12AX7? 2 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on March 9th, 2017.

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Matt H.

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March 9th, 2017

The Tung Sol is a very warm and creamy 12AX7 with nice detail. We would suspect that you would get these attributes with the Vox.

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Anonymous

January 18th, 2018

Awesome tube for your vox, you will love it, get one matched at 100 100.

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So I have a couple of Presonus Studio Channel Mic Preamps and A DBX 376 and a one of those Eurotech dual ch. mic pres. I've heard that the Presonus Tube Ch.s can benefit from replacing the tubes. Are these good for my application? 1 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on October 13th, 2016.

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Matt H.

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October 13th, 2016

Please see our article on 12AX7's. https://www.amplifiedparts.com/tech_corner/12ax7_comparison_of_current_made_tubes It will rate tubes by gain and noise.

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What is the difference in gain and tone with the ecc83 and ecc803s (gold pin variation of this) and why isn't the gold pin listed as an ecc803s when it is on the box/label?1 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on May 2nd, 2017.

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Matt H.

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May 2nd, 2017

Both of these Tung Sol 12AX7's are ECC803S. They are very close but the gold pin will have slightly less gain in the mids. The ECC83 is a mid gain tube and will have less gain than a 12AX7 (ECC803S). For a comparison of all the 12AX7's we carry, click on the tech corner link at the top of this page.

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Looking for breakup at low volume for practice with 1969 Bassman AB165. Would high gain preamp tubes help get there?1 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on October 22nd, 2018.

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BradWbr

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October 22nd, 2018

Absolutely. High gain preamp tubes combined with low numbered power tubes should provide your amp with earlier access to breakup.

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Hi everybody, my thought and question is as follows: Is the Tungsol 12ax7 gold pin nearly same as the standard Tungsol 12ax7?? Or is there a small difference in gain or in EQ power?? Thanks for reply and help jay j.reibholdt@web.de 1 answers

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Asked by Anonymous on October 24th, 2018.

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BradWbr

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October 24th, 2018

They are very close but the gold pin will have slightly less gain in the mids. For a comparison of all the 12AX7's we carry, click on the tech corner link at the top of this page.

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