GEC A2900 ECC801s E81CC ECC81 12AT7
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For Sale  180.00 EUR
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I’m selling my small collection of GEC A2900 (a GEC special quality valve). The absolute king ECC81 / 12AT7 / E81CC / 6201 / ECC801s type tubes. The most sought after version of ECC81 tube and virtually unobtanium. Please mind some minor differences from a normal ECC81 type. They do function in every circuit meant to use ECC81 but are rated for higher standards compared to your typical ECC81 and have more gain, transconductance and draw 0.1 amp more heater current (check with your amp specs). They are a special long life >10.000 hour tube according to the original GEC datasheet (see below). These industrial specs make them drive the following stages of the amp with more authority and might explain why they are so popular for high-end audio equipement. Search this forum for rave reviews.

These were removed from bulk packaging and are 100% NIB (production from week 18 (May) 1974, Hammersmith (Z), London, UK). They have the double mica and disc getters (see pictures). This lot is from a former UK reseller, hence the green GEC labels on every tube (in new condition). They were tested as "good" on my Eico 666 for dynamic conductance, leaks and shorts. Do note that the only real test for any tube is in the circuit it needs to function in, meaning your amp.

If you buy 2, i’ll match a pair, if you buy four i’ll match a quad.
As these tubes are very rare i set a limit of 4 tubes per buyer.

Here you find tube data on A2900: http://tdsl.duncanamps.com/pdf/a2900.pdf
Here you find tube data on ECC81: http://www.r-type.org/pdfs/ecc81.pdf

Price is a fixed 180€ per tube. I’ll take the PayPal fee, you pay the shipping.

Payment via Paypal only (in Euro’s).

Shipping:


Each tube comes in a new white tube box . To reduce shipping costs and for ecological reasons these small tubes are shipped in cardboard letterbox size boxes.
All parcels are shipped with tracking number and signature upon receipt.

Shipping and handling costs are 25€ worldwide.
I do not ship to countries where parcel tracking is unavailable (i’ll let you know before payment).

Not interested in trades.

All questions via PM.
Listed by: Tom-s (12)
Listed: 2021-08-28
Last edited: 2024-04-24
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Contact listing creator Tom-s

OctavianH

Headphoneus Supremus
I bought several tubes from Tom and he is indeed an excellent counterpart. These A2900 are exactly as described and sound spectacular in my amp. In my case he also matched pairs and on my personal tube tester all was perfectly fine. Thanks Tom, we need more like you in this hobby!
 

George Hincapie

Headphoneus Supremus
Tom,

My matched pair of GEC A2900 arrived safely in the UK, and I popped them into my LTA MZ3 last night, together with a pair of Melz 1578.

Simply spectacular audio. The highest SQ I have ever experienced in my system.

Thanks!
 
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David A Silva

1000+ Head-Fier
I have also bought A2900 tubes from Tom. Pleasant and fast interaction, the 2900s are the best 12AT7 tubes I’ve heard, even better than Brimar Footscrays. Excellent seller and excellent tubes!
 

LoryWiv

Headphoneus Supremus
Received several of the GEC A2900 from Tom-S and they have exceeded my expectations. Believe the hype: these are the best sounding 12AT7 in existence. Interacting with Tom was also top notch. He is an excellent communicator, sent the tubes well-packed with accurate tracking, and was overall a true pleasure to deal with.
 

David A Silva

1000+ Head-Fier
I have purchased more tubes from @Tom-s , for some reason I can’t leave feedback on their ads. Phillips Miniwatt EL34 XF2 OO getters and Brimar 6V6 Black Glass. Tubes well double boxed and padded, prompt shipping. Tubes in pristine condition. Thanks once again Tom! Will not hesitate to purchase from him again!
 
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