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Tube Amp Doctor - 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced) - Preamplifier Tube

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Discover the Tube Amp Doctor - 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced) - Preamplifier Tube, a premium-selected, low-noise tube specifically crafted for optimum symmetry and balance. Not only does it incredibly excel as a strong driver tube, but it also transforms your audio experience with its rich-sounding reverb driver. It's the same top-notch tube used in the renowned Brocksieper EARMAX / EARMAX PRO headphone amps and other high-end audio amplifiers. Our selection for this 'Premium Selected' class of preamp tube is strictly based on extensive tests, including Low Noise, Microphonic, Gain, Sonic, Shock and Listening tests, complemented by a Balanced Output Test. Furthermore, we use a sophisticated matching and selecting method to ensure that your preamp tubes function harmoniously, making it an ideal choice for hi-fi systems. Enjoy a 6-month guarantee on all TAD Premium Selected/Highgrade tubes, affirming the reliability and quality of our offerings. This tube is RoHS Compliant, attributing to safe and responsible sourcing. Elevate your audio experience with Tube Amp Doctor today.

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ℹ Product Information

Tube Amp Doctor 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced) - Preamplifier Tube

Welcome to the world of high-grade audio bliss with the Tube Amp Doctor's 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced) - Preamplifier Tube. This isn't your standard preamplifier tube. It is a meticulously designed low noise powerhouse that effortlessly produces symmetrical and balanced sonic waves - a perfect cog in the wheels of harmonious sound. Our 12AT7/ECC81 is that remarkable driver tube rendering a fantastically rich-sounding reverb that will give you goosebumps. What's more, it is at the heart of the revered Brocksieper EARMAX / EARMAX PRO headphone amps and other top-notch High-End Audio amplifiers. Ever mulled over what makes a preamp tube a Premium Selected tube? It's not just a sticker! Our Premium Selected preamp tubes have aced an array of sophisticated tests including low noise, microphonic, gain, sonic, shock, listening, and a balanced output test. They are the crème de la crème; tubes of utmost performance that pass two tubes showing identical gain; a prime requisite for superbly harmonized hi-fi systems. With TAD Premium Selected/Highgrade tubes, you're not just purchasing a product, you're investing in a six-month warranty that covers unmatched quality criteria. Our tubes are RohS compliant, meaning we're as serious about the planet's health as the health of your sound.

Features:

  1. Low Noise Tube: Shhh! It's almost silent. The Tube Amp Doctor's 12AT7/ECC81 premium tube has been specially curated to deliver maximum performance with minimal noise. Experience a seamless, uncluttered sound profile that lets your music take center stage, every time.

  2. Superior Balance and Symmetry: Craftsmanship at its finest. Handpicked for a perfect match in gain, the 12AT7 ensures your system fires on all cylinders, symmetrically. The result is a balanced sound reproduction that helps enhance your system's overall harmonic performance.

  3. Next-level Reverb & Drive: Musical landscapes unveiled. This robust driver tube delivers the dreamiest, richest-sounding reverbs that transport you to audio heavens. It's the heart and soul of top-of-the-line headphone amps including the coveted Brocksieper Earmax and Earmax Pro models.

  4. Rigorous Phoenix-rising Testing: Beyond ordinary. All our premium tubes have survived and thrived through a gauntlet of stringent tests that push their limits. From low noise, microphonics, and gain to sonic, shock and listening tests, only the ones that cross the balanced output Grand Canyon find their way into your hi-fi system.

  5. Matched and Selected for Pairs: Double the power. The Tube Amp Doctor's matching method extends to preamp tubes as well, ensuring your pair works in mesmerizing sync, delivering characteristically identical outputs.

  6. Six-month Guarantee: Unmatched peace of mind. With the highest quality standards, we still back our premium tubes with a six-month guarantee, covering the above-mentioned quality criteria.

  7. RoHS Compliant: Planet-lovers, rejoice! As a part of our commitment to the environment, we ensure our tubes align with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, so they're safe and sustainable.

Benefits:

  1. Immerse in a smoother, noise-free audio experience.
  2. Enjoy balanced and harmonious sound output every time.
  3. Experience an audibly richer, immersive reverb and drive.
  4. Invest in tubes that are intensively tested and adhere to rigorous quality standards.
  5. Achieve a unified audio output supported by our matched tube pairs.
  6. Rest easy with our solid six-month guarantee on quality criteria.
  7. Jam to your favorite tracks and contribute to the planet's wellbeing with our RoHS compliant tubes.

Specification

Specification Description
Type Preamplifier Tube
Brand Tube Amp Doctor
Model 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced)
Usage Can be used as a strong driver tube and as a reverb driver. Used in High-End Audio amplifiers and Brocksieper EARMAX/EARMAX PRO headphone amplifiers
Features Low noise tube. Selected for best symmetry and balance
Quality Assurance Tubes are tested for quality through Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Gain Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Tests, Listening Tests and Balanced Output Test
Premium Selection All preamp tubes are labeled Premium Selected after passing the tests mentioned above
Matching Options Matching in Pairs represent two tubes showing identical gain, four identical systems. Recommended for hi-fi systems
Balance-Selection Included in the Matching Options
Warranty TAD Premium Selected/Highgrade tubes are guaranteed for a period of 6 months for the quality criteria mentioned above
Compliance RoHS Compliant

Upgrade your auditory experience with the Tube Amp Doctor's 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced) - Preamplifier Tube. Join the league of professionals with this unparallelled engineer of sound that delivers a symphony of rich, balanced, and harmonious waves at the helm of internationally acclaimed audio amplifiers. Tap into the power of meticulously curated tubes that are tested beyond ordinary standards and embrace the assurance of our six-month warranty. Be a part of our commitment to the health of the environment with our RoHS compliant products. The Tube Amp Doctor's 12AT7/ECC81 is more than an instrument of sound, it is a journey into audio excellence designed for you by Australia's number one Hi-Fi store, The Audio Tailor. Let us fine-tune your music experience. Connect with us via phone: 1300 308 711, email: sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visit our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. For an online rendezvous, drop us a line at our Contact URL. Elevate the art of listening with The Audio Tailor today.

ℹ Specifications
Specification Description
Type Preamplifier Tube
Brand Tube Amp Doctor
Model 12AT7/ECC81 Premium (Balanced)
Usage Can be used as a strong driver tube and as a reverb driver. Used in High-End Audio amplifiers and Brocksieper EARMAX/EARMAX PRO headphone amplifiers
Features Low noise tube. Selected for best symmetry and balance
Quality Assurance Tubes are tested for quality through Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Gain Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Tests, Listening Tests and Balanced Output Test
Premium Selection All preamp tubes are labeled Premium Selected after passing the tests mentioned above
Matching Options Matching in Pairs represent two tubes showing identical gain, four identical systems. Recommended for hi-fi systems
Balance-Selection Included in the Matching Options
Warranty TAD Premium Selected/Highgrade tubes are guaranteed for a period of 6 months for the quality criteria mentioned above
Compliance RohS Compliant

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