12AX7 ECC83 ECC803 7025 5751

Data Sheets for 12AX7 (original Mullard data) PDF File Click Here
For hifi & mic preamps, like Dynaco PAS,Altec 1567, etc we suggest Tesla (either kind)lowest noise & best tonal balance. We suggest the Electro-Harmonix or Philips tubes for more "vintage" tone in Fenders, and other US made guitar amps. Teslas seem to work best in Marshalls. The new Electro Harmonix 12AX7EH is a good choice for those who want a more "vintage" sound or think the Teslas are too bright. If you're looking for less gain & more headroom, try a Sovtek 5751 or an ElectroHarmonix 12AY7's .

12AX7 and 5751 (equiv to ECC83, 12AX7, 7025) All of the 12AX7 types listed may be used to replace 7025 or 12AX7A.

Note that matched pairs of 12AX7 are not required for guitar amplifiers.

You can find curve plots for 12AX7 Chinese, Sovtek, and Tesla on our Tube Data Page.
You can use 5751 to replace 12AX7 for less gain in many applications (guitar, mic & passive EQ phono preamps).
All of the tubes on this page will replace these numbers: 12AX7, 12AX7A, 7025, ECC83.

12AX7 types 12axec7057

12AX7/ECC83S Tesla/JJ Tube12AX7/ECC83S Tesla/JJ Tube
Tesla/JJ 12AX7/ECC83 These are near exact copies of exotic and rare Telefunken ECC803s.( not the flat-plate ECC83..but the really rare frame-grid style which cost $100's of dollars if you can find any). Get close to real Telefunken sound at a fraction of NOS prices! These are the latest ECC83S variety.

12ax7tesla$9.95
12AX7/ECC83s Tesla/JJ Matched Pair12AX7/ECC83s Tesla/JJ Matched Pair
Tesla/JJ 12AX7/ECC83 These are near exact copies of exotic and rare Telefunken ECC803s.( not the flat-plate ECC83..but the really rare frame-grid style which cost $100's of dollars if you can find any). Get close to real Telefunken sound at a fraction of NOS prices! These are the latest ECC83S variety. Price is for a matched pair.

12ax7teslamp$22.90
12AX7 ECC803 Tesla JJ Tube12AX7 ECC803 Tesla JJ Tube
A new 12AX7 from the JJ folks in the Slovak Republic. These are a reissue of an earlier tube that used to be made by the Tesla company, this has a long ribbed plate rather than the short wide plate of the regular JJ ECC83.

ecc803jj$11.95
12AX7 ECC803 Tesla JJ Tube Matched Pair12AX7 ECC803 Tesla JJ Tube Matched Pair
A new 12AX7 from the JJ folks in the Slovak Republic. These are a reissue of an earlier tube that used to be made by the Tesla company, this has a long ribbed plate rather than the short wide plate of the regular JJ ECC83.

ecc803mp$25.90
12AX7-EH ElectroHarmonix Tube12AX7-EH ElectroHarmonix Tube
Electro-Harmonix 12AX7-EH...another new Russian product, the plates are slightly shorter than the 12AX7LPS. One of the most popular currently made 12AX7's.

12ax7eh$10.95
12AX7-EH Electro Harmonix Tube (Russia) Matched Pair12AX7-EH Electro Harmonix Tube (Russia) Matched Pair
Electro-Harmonix 12AX7-EH...another new Russian product, the plates are slightly shorter than the 12AX7LPS. One of the most popular currently made 12AX7's. Price is for a matched pair.

12ax7ehMP$23.90
5751 Sovtek (Russia) Tube5751 Sovtek (Russia) Tube
5751 Sovtek (Russia) Tube. The Sovtek 5751 is the same as Sovtek 12AX7 LPS, but has about 30% less gain, for use where more "headroom" or less gain is desired.

5751sovtek$19.95
5751 Sovtek (Russia) Matched Pair5751 Sovtek (Russia) Matched Pair
5751 Sovtek (Russia) Tube. The Sovtek 5751 is the same as Sovtek 12AX7 LPS, but has about 30% less gain, for use where more "headroom" or less gain is desired. Price is for a matched pair.

5751sovtekMP$41.95
Click to enlargeTung-Sol 12AX7
Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound.

Tung-Sol 12AX7 12ax7tungsol$14.50
Tung-Sol 12AX7 Matched PairTung-Sol 12AX7 Matched Pair
Big, warm, and musical. High Gain, ultra-low microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3-D sound. Price is for a Matched Pair

tungsol12ax7mp$30.95

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