Sovtek 12AX7 / ECC83 WA - V1

Tube-Town 12AX7 / ECC83 Preamp-Tube

The TT12AX7 impresses with its fine and detailed reproduction of the highs, which is maintained even at high amplification levels. Due to a higher H3 part, the TT12AX7 sounds significantly cleaner than many other 12AX7/ECC83 tubes, which makes the bass range appear much tighter. We therefore especially recommend this tube for styles such as clean, crunch, and metal, where high amplification and clear transparency are required.

Electrical Characteristics

• Heater voltage (Uf): 6.3V or 12.6V
• Heater current (If): 300mA at 6.3V, 150mA at 12.6V
• Anode voltage (Ua): Maximum 300V
• Grid voltages (Ug1): -2V (typical)
• Grid voltages: -50V to 0V
• Anode current (Ia): 1.2mA (typical)
• Anode power dissipation: Maximum 1W per triode
• Anode resistance (ra): 62.5kΩ
• Amplification factor (μ): 100
• Transconductance (S): 1.6mA/V
• Input capacitance (Cin): 1.6pF
• Output capacitance (Cout): 1.6pF

Mechanical Characteristics

• Socket: B9A (Noval)
• Number of pins: 9

Pin Configuration

• 1 Anode (Triode 1)
• 2 Grid (Triode 1)
• 3 Cathode (Triode 1)
• 4 Heater (f)
• 5 Heater (f)
• 6 Anode (Triode 2)
• 7 Grid (Triode 2)
• 8 Cathode (Triode 2)
• 9 Center Heater (f)

Application Notes

• Heater operation: The tube can be operated with 6.3V or 12.6V, depending on the circuit design.
• Grid resistors: It is recommended to use grid resistors of at least 1MΩ to ensure stable functionality.
• Coupling capacitors: Capacitors with low capacitance (typically 0.1µF) are recommended to minimize high-frequency interference.

Sweet and warm sounding preamp tube with high gain. We recommend this tube for guitar/bass amps.

Files:

• Datasheet

Clamp for capacitors

• Material: Steel, galvanized
• Diameter: 35 mm

• High Power Resistor
• 5W 5% High Ohm Cement Power Resistors
• Size: 22 x 10 x 9 mm
• RoHS Compliant

• Solder with flux core
• Ideal for fine soldering and contact soldering jobs requiring corrosion-resistance and high production working speed.
• DIN EN ISO 9453: Sn60Pb39Cu1
• DIN EN 61190: Sn60Pb38Cu02
• Melting range: 183 to 190 °C
• Solder diameter: 1,0 mm²
• Spool size: 100 g

Metal Oxide Film Resistors

• Termination Style: Axial     
• Power Rating: 5 W     
• Tolerance: 5 %     
• Temperature Coefficient: 350 PPM / C     
• Operating Temperature min/max: - 55 C / + 155 C      
• Voltage Rating: 500 V     
• Diameter: 8,5 mm     
• Length: 25 mm     
• Lead Diameter:  0.75 mm    

High Power Resistor

• 5W 5% High Ohm Cement Power Resistors
• Size: 22 x 10 x 9 mm
• RoHS Compliant

• Reverb Tank RCA cable
• ca. 48" (120 cm)
• Right-Angle plugs
• Replaces Fender Reverb-Tank RCA cable

4 tubes, matched as quad

Rugged and wonderful-sounding Power Beam tetrode that performs flawlessly at up to 475 volts. Great replacement for single-ended amps such as Fender Champ, or high plate voltage amps like the Fender Deluxe Reverb.

• Specially developed cathode coating
• Tri-alloy plate material
• Carefully aligned grid

TT Selection: V1 - Low Noise
This tube is selected for sensitive input stages (V1)

Sweet and warm sounding preamp tube with high gain. We recommend this tube for guitar/bass amps.

Files:

• Datasheet

Very linear working 12AX7 / ECC83 with long anode plates and spiral heating, which makes the tube less sensitive to interference from AC heating.
We recommend this tube for audio and high-end amps as well as for "modern" Fender amps with more overdrive, but also as an input tube in old Marshall JCM800s.

Note: Tubes equipped with long plates are commonly associated with a "warmer" or "richer" sound, whereas those with shorter plates tend to deliver a "tighter sound". However, tubes featuring long plates exhibit increased sensitivity to vibrations and mechanical disturbances, rendering them less ideal for critical applications.

Files

• Datasheet