eth2 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Just sold for $835 on eBay. A few of us should have gotten together and bought these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yea that's a little more than $69 a piece!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Helpful hint: While the longplate BB 12AU7 is an excellent tube, don't forget about it's slightly younger brother: The short, wide plate version made from 1959-1962 with the large O getter. This is an excellent tube, exhibiting similar characteristics as the longplates - but less prone to microphony and possessing a little more bass slam. I have a substantial stock of both varieties - they are by far my favorite 12AU7 - but it is worth knowing that the 1959-1962 version can be still found NOS on occasion for more "mortal" prices, and you won't be missing much - in fact in some areas the later one is a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Helpful hint: While the longplate BB 12AU7 is an excellent tube, don't forget about it's slightly younger brother: The short, wide plate version made from 1959-1962 with the large O getter. This is an excellent tube, exhibiting similar characteristics as the longplates - but less prone to microphony and possessing a little more bass slam. I have a substantial stock of both varieties - they are by far my favorite 12AU7 - but it is worth knowing that the 1959-1962 version can be still found NOS on occasion for more "mortal" prices, and you won't be missing much - in fact in some areas the later one is a bit better. Do you know where these may be found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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