12AU7A RCA side getter, long plates, NOS/NIB (V171)

115,00

Highlights

  • NOS 
  • Side getter
  • Good sonics
  • Military production
  • Production: 1962

1 in stock

Description

Special quality 12AU7A twin triode,  made by RCA in the USA

The 12AU7A is the typically American SPECIAL version of the ECC82 double triode. and, This is a splendid 12AU7A RCA, genuine made in the USA. 12AU7A RCA, structure with side getter and long grey plates. This tube is “totally” Balanced! It stands out for its excellent quality and performances in AUDIO applications..

Sonics

The American RCA 12AU7A is highly regarded for its sound. I refer to the threads on the web for more information. 

Test results*

Valve

V171

Ia (plate current):

Transconductance (Gm):

Gas test, Shorts test:

10,9 / 10,4  mA 

2,3 /2,3 mA/V

OK 

=  NOS / NOS

=  NOS / NOS

 

Where NOS is : Ia = 8,7 til 12,5mA, Gm= 1,9 til 2,7 mA/V.  (Telefunken factory specification see test page)

(Telefunken factory specification see test page)

Short description

Tube type 12AU7A 
Quantity of Tubes One tube
Brand RCA
Manufactured in USA
Dates codes 8-61
Construction Black plates 
Getter Construction Side getter 
Print Condition See pictures
Box included Factory box
Equivalent tubes:  12AU7, ECC802S, CV4003, 12AU7A
General test results  NOS 
Please read our test notes and shipping policy before buying !
For test methods and factory specification read the tube testing page.

Additional information

Weight 50 g
Dimensions 15 × 3 × 3 cm