TechTube E813CC

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Posted on October 30, 2009 at 16:30:45

JimL
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Anyone heard about this? A new tube from the old Mullard plant in Blackburn, supposed to be a plug in replacement for the 12AX7, but using planar valve technology. Versions of other tubes in the 12A_7 series are supposedly on the way. Got an enthusiastic write-up in the latest issue of Hi Fi World, and a technical write-up in AudioXpress. Not inexpensive but cheaper than some vintage NOS. Link to the manufacturer website below.

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johnsonad

06:03:34 11/01/09

Everybody's saying, "shoulda bought more."

Cory M.

11:45:21 10/31/09

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Mike_in_MD

16:41:47 10/30/09

I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt

Frihed89

03:20:14 10/31/09

RE: I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt

ironbut

10:53:41 10/31/09

RE: I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt

Aeolian

05:34:37 11/01/09

RE: TechTube E813CC, posted on November 1, 2009 at 06:03:34
johnsonad Audiophile Posts: 265 Location: San Diego Joined: June 9, 2008 Contributor Since: September 27, 2009	I hope that they do relaunch the company. Like Steve I should have bought 10 when I had the chance...

Everybody's saying, "shoulda bought more.", posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:45:21

Cory M.
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Myself included. They are excellent tubes, with a sound that differs from any other 12AX7 type that I've heard. I did try to order more the day right after it was announced, but it happened so abruptly and the entire system (although it appears up and going) was immediately halted.

I also hope that someone will start this facet up again, but it appears to be a long shot. All of their equipment is being auctioned off.

The whole thing is such a sad story, in so many ways.

Here's a good thread on the subject: TechTube thread at Gear Page

Cory

RE: TechTube E813CC, posted on October 30, 2009 at 16:41:47
Mike_in_MD Audiophile Posts: 310 Location: Maryland Joined: May 1, 2005	Unfortunately the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Excellent tubes,I should have bought more.

I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt, posted on October 31, 2009 at 03:20:14
Frihed89 Audiophile Posts: 8445 Location: Copenhagen Joined: March 21, 2005	Nt "What did the Romans ever do for us?"

RE: I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt, posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:53:41
ironbut Audiophile Posts: 1115 Location: no california Joined: February 21, 2004	I wrote them a couple of emails while their contact address was still working. No response.(a day after the closure was announced) I bought 4 but I shoulda maxed out to 10. I'm using a pair in my phono stage with a back up pair. I really hope that someone picks up that division and starts production again.

RE: I wrote them. Mail was undeliverable. An excellent driver tube Nt, posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:34:37
Aeolian Audiophile Posts: 6 Location: Singapore Joined: December 8, 2007	I heard that the management is arranging a MBO and if successful, will relaunch the company middle of next year.

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