Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 Preamp Vacuum Tube

11 Reviews
SKU: GL-ECC82

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The original Genalex Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 / 12AU7 is one of the most rare 12AU7 Tube Types ever made. This tube featured superb linearity and extremely low noise. The reissue Genalex Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 / 12AU7 preamp tube features gold plated pins and has been carefully engineered to recreate all of the attributes of the original. This tube is a premium replacement for all 12AU7, ECC82, 5814, and 6189 vacuum tube types. 

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Warranty Information and Return Policy

Warranty Period: 3 months

All our tubes are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of purchase. (Any exceptions will be noted on that tube's Warranty tab)

If you receive a tube that does not perform to the manufacturer's specifications, please do the following:

- contact us to get a return authorization
- return it via regular mail within 90 days from when we shipped it, and we will provide an exchange or refund of the full purchase price of the tube.

Returns not related to warranty or defect will be considered at our discretion, and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

We can not accept returns that don't have an authorization, are past 3 month, or are returned improperly.

These guidelines may be updated without notice.

Ratings & Reviews

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Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 | Vocal clarity

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Have been wondering about rolling tubes in my PrimaLuna EVO 400 integrated. Figured I would just buy two GL-ECC82 for the gain section, if it was no big deal I can stop spending. Switched out two stock tubes and put on new Chili Peppers record, didn't have to read a single lyric, every word is so clear. Not a small improvement! They only have a few hours of break-in. Driver tubes next lol.

Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 | Very Impressed w/ the Sound!

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I bought these GL-ECC82 for an xDuoo TA-20 headphone amplifier and these tubes have made it hands down my favorite amp out of multiples, including my beloved THX 789!!

Musical, lots of bass, amazingly subtle distortion that takes the sharp edge out of a lot of harsher albums I'm trying to get into (mostly speed/black/symphonic metal stuff) and makes mellower albums sound so wonderfully retro in the best way possible.

I'm here on this site right now to buy some backup Lions just in case....

Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 | Decent current production tube

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Compared those GL-ECC82 with various NOS tubes (Philips, Mullard, Brimar) and current production TUNG-SOL 6189 in my phonostage. In my setup these sounded bright and with quite light bass. Soundstage is big and it provides a lot of details, which does not compensate however the lack of sound balance. I also have the GL ECC83 which have similar sound signature. From current production tubes preferred the TUNG_SOLs which provide better bass extension and seem to be more colorful overall.

Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 | Unexpected sonic improvement

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The tubes arrived today and so being curious I installed them into my Prima Luna Dialogue Premium Integrated. I’ve never upgraded signal tubes before; was not expecting a lot of sonic difference. I’m pretty surprised now after 4 hours how much music I was missing before. Don’t get me wrong, the stock PL tubes get the job done. These GL-ECC82 are quite a bit more forward, resolved and have great stereo imaging. So far so good. I was on the fence to spend hideous money on Cifte, but talking to thetubestore helped me out. Overall a much needed upgrade. Very happy!

Genalex - Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 | Better then or at least as good as the telefunken NOS

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Was strictly nos Telefunken when choosing the 12AU7...not any more. I bought 6 of these GL-ECC82, they are unbelievable.