Are Mullard tubes any good?
Good current production tube! Most current production tubes, though, are real duds compared to my vintage tubes, but this tube holds its own pretty well against my 1960’s NOS Mullards. It’s not quite there, but it’s still a good tube. Smooth and quiet. Nice tube for the money.
Which Mullard is 12ax7?
Original Mullard ECC83
This report compares the gain, inter-stage matching, microphony and electrical noise of both tubes. Original Mullard ECC83 (12AX7) pictured on the left and the ‘reissue’ tube on the right….Gain.
| Manufacturer | Section 1 | Section 2 |
|---|---|---|
| JJ | 106.3 | 103.5 |
Where are new Mullard tubes made?
Saratov, Russia
New production Mullard tubes are assembled by hand in the Reflektor factory in Saratov, Russia and their excellent performance closely mirror’s that of vintage Blackburn construction.
Who makes new Mullard tubes?
the New Sensor Corporation
The Mullard name and trademark have been acquired by the New Sensor Corporation. This new production Mullard 12AX7 tube is manufactured at their Xpo-Pul factory (also known as Reflektor) in Saratov, Russia.
How do I identify a Mullard tube?
A real Mullard preamp tube will give a bright flash when the amp is first turned on, then die down quickly to a normal glow. That doesn’t narrow it down completely because some of the other Phillips tubes do that as well. But you should be able to see an “I61” or “I63” or something depressed into the glass.
When did Mullard stop making valves?
1982
This photograph from our archives, shows the few staff which were left, when the very last valve came off the production line and the factory closed, in 1982.
What happened to Mullard?
Mullard brand name Philips continued to use the brand name “Mullard” in the UK until 1988. Mullard Research Laboratories in Redhill, Surrey then became Philips Research Laboratories. As of 2007, the Mullard brand has been revived by Sovtek, producing a variant of the ECC83 and EL34.
When did Mullard stop making tubes?
This photograph from our archives, shows the few staff which were left, when the very last valve came off the production line and the factory closed, in 1982.
Is the Mullard 12AX7 made in Russia?
This new re-issue of the famous Mullard 12AX7 made in Russia is the answer to your woes! Very low noise and microphony make this tube an excellent candidate for many touchy preamps and phonostage applications. Has a smoother midrange similar to NOS Mullards (though not quite the same).
Is the Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 reissue tube good?
Summary: Excellent noise floor and a nice smooth tone that may be best suited for home audio. The Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 Reissue is a nice tube but in my opinion better suited to home audio than guitar amps. The tubes have well balanced triode pairs and a very even flat response.
Is the Mullard 12AX7 a good preamp tube?
Price of NOS 12AX7s got you down? This new re-issue of the famous Mullard 12AX7 made in Russia is the answer to your woes! Very low noise and microphony make this tube an excellent candidate for many touchy preamps and phonostage applications. Has a smoother midrange similar to NOS Mullards (though not quite the same).
What’s the voltage gain on a Mullard ECC83 Mini Tube?
Original Mullard ECC83 (12AX7) pictured on the left and the ‘reissue’ tube on the right. A Tube Imp Mini Tube Tester was utilised to make a spot measurement voltage gain. Voltage gain is also known as amplification factor (mu) and is typically stated in the ECC83 tube datasheet as having a value of 100.