Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 CORE

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******** AVAILABLE FOR DEMO ********* Ray Tubes CORE 12AT7 - Clear and energetic sound reproduction - a versatile tube with precision and control Ray Tubes CORE 12AT7 is a double triode tube with high gain and high transconductance, which makes it particularly suitable for drivers and phase inverters in push-pull circuits. The tube is part of the same family as the well-known 12AX7 and 12AU7 - both already popular in the CORE series - and now the 12AT7 is here to complete the range. With its open, clear and dynamic sound character, the CORE 12AT7 is an excellent choice for those who want articulation in the mid- to high-range, without the sound becoming harsh or tiring. Why choose Ray Tubes CORE 12AT7? * Specifically selected for audio applications * Reliable and consistent performance – superior to NOS (New Old Stock) * Tested in 7 steps – including 24 hour burn-in and listening test * 1 year warranty – something most tube manufacturers don’t offer * Made by an experienced team with a focus on quality and availability Sound Character: * Bass: Restrained, with clear structure and good control * Midrange: Linear and airy – perfect for vocals and acoustic instruments * Treble: Crisp and energetic – clean without being harsh * Dynamics & soundstage: Fast response, good separation and clear placement CORE 12AT7 provides a clear and rhythmically precise soundstage – perfect for those who are building a system with a focus on tonal balance, response and musical energy. Compatible Amps Explore Ray Tubes' Tube Amp Compatibility List.

Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - 12AT7 CORE

The 12AT7 is part of a large family of dual triodes that also includes the common 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes. Its higher gain and transconductance made it suitable for high frequency applications in devices like TVs and FM radios. In the world of audio, it’s commonly used as a driver or phase inverter in push-pull audio circuits. Both of its common cousins are already available in the CORE collection—now, Ray Tubes is expanding the family with the CORE 12AT7. Product Highlights The Ray Tubes CORE Collection delivers everything you know and love about tube audio with reliability and consistency. CORE is all you need for years of audio bliss. * Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience * Hand-selected specifically for use in audio applications * Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock * Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty Sound Characteristics The CORE 12AT7 delivers a clear and energetic sound character, ideal for users seeking mid-to-high frequency articulation and rhythmic precision. * The bass is restrained, prioritizing clarity and a well-defined structure. * The midrange frequencies are linear and open, excelling with vocals and acoustic instruments. * The treble performance is crisp and energetic, staying clean and controlled without introducing harshness. * The dynamics are responsive with smooth transitions, while the soundstage offers good positioning and layering of notes.

Technical Specifications * Tube Type: 12AT7 / ECC81 / 6201 / CV4024 * Tube Socket: 9-pin Heater * Heater Voltage: 6.3 V (parallel) / 12.6 V (series) * Heater Current: 0.30 A / 0.15 A * Maximum Ratings in Class A Amplification (Per Section) * Anode Voltage: 300 V * Grid Voltage: –50 V * Anode Dissipation Power: 2.5 W * Heater-to-Cathode Voltage: ±90 V Grid Circuit Resistance * Self Bias: 1 MΩ * Fixed Bias: 0.25 MΩ * Interelectrode Capacitance * Grid-to-Grid: 0.005 pF * Plate-to-Plate: 0.4 pF * Grid-to-Plate (per section): 1.5 pF * Grid-to-Cathode/Heater (per section): 2.2 pF * Plate-to-Cathode/Heater (per section): 0.5 pF * Heater-to-Cathode (per section): 2.4 pF * Plate-to-Cathode (per section): 0.2 pF * Cathode-to-Heater/Grid (per section): 4.6 pF * Plate-to-Heater/Grid (per section): 1.8 pF Static Parameters * Anode Voltage: 100 V / 250 V * Anode Current: 3.7 mA / 10 mA * Transconductance: 4 mA/V / 5.5 mA/V * Cathode Resistor: 270 Ω / 200 Ω * Amplification Factor: 60 / 60 * Approx. Internal Resistance: 15 kΩ / 10.9 kΩ * Approx. Grid Voltage: –5 V / –12 V Package Content * Pair of matched vacuum tubes or single vacuum tube * User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines * Certificate of authenticity and warranty Compatible Amps Explore Ray Tubes' Tube Amp Compatibility List.