Genalex - Gold Lion ECC83 (Standard) Preamp Vacuum Tube
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This ECC83 / 12AX7 audio tube is made in China versus the premium version (B759) that is made in Russia. This preamp tube has a short plate format for reduced microphonics and has been put through a special selection process to ensure low noise and good balance of gain between the two triode sections. Get Genalex Gold Lion quality at almost half the cost.
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Ratings & Reviews
4 reviews
Genalex - Gold Lion ECC83 (Standard) | ?
by KLM
I've tried to like these GL-ECC83, wanted to like them, would love to like them, but I don't. They have nice punch, but have a brittle brightness and stiffness I just can't get get comfy with. Maybe they need a very long burn-in time that I haven't the patience for, but otherwise, I don't understand the raves.
Ehh...
by James
I'm not a fan of these. I tried them in my 18 watt TMB build and I thought they were bright and when pushed the overdrive was "rough" sounding. I liked the JJ's better I thought they were warm and smooth.
Great tube
by marc
At 25 dollars this is a 5 star tube. They have a grainy, slightly dark sound in overdrive that, (to my ears) is very similar to an RFT. The long Plate B759 does sound a little better, more "musical" if you will but these are just what I was looking for at the right price. I assumed these would be the same as the other Chinese 7025 "M" 10mm tubes I've used under various brand names, including TAD and Ruby but they are made slightly different -The Gold Lions I just listened to have the New Sensor type, "Russian", plate getters, whereas all the others I've seen have the JJ or Chinese Ring getters.
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by Jim
It's a special tube that owns the midrange with a woody tone like a bamboo flute analogy.
Gained up the highs are recessed and the sustain is all good with no fizz or biting tones at all.
Its possibly a telecasters dream come true and slide players are going to have too try this tube in a bright amp.
My Laney VC-30 has one now in v1 and thank goodness for this tube.
You need warmth? Here's your hot water bottle right here.
You can't get a bad tone no matter how cranked the amp is, its that warm.
Its an unusual 12ax7 to say the least!