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Telefunken ECC83 Long Ribbed Plates
Production Code: Berlin
Good matched pair same as 12AX7
Diamond Bottom
Die Ribbed Plates Variante diese Röhre spielt im Vergleich zu den Smooth Plates Röhre etwas detailreicher und offener.
Die gemessenen Werte entsprechen einer guten Röhre.
Messgerät: Beck RM1
10V entsprechen 1.2mA (100%)
Gemessene Werte
Röhre 1
System 1: 0.89mA
System 2: 0.85mA
Röhre 2
System 1: 0.84mA
System 2: 0.91mA
Beim Kauf bekommen Sie die beiden auf den Bildern abgebildeten und mit einem Beck RM1 geprüften Röhren.
Suchen Sie einzelne Röhren, drei oder vier passende, schreiben Sie mir, ich schaue gerne nach was ich anbieten kann.
Hinweis
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128+142
€129 is fair to slightly firm: it sits exactly at the listed median, with the recent range running from €109 to €146, so this is market-normal rather than a bargain.
The upside is that it’s a respected, classic small-signal tube with a long reputation for musical midrange, low noise, and strong value for builders and restorers who know what they’re listening for. At this price, I’d mainly want confidence that it tests well and matches the seller’s description; if it’s clean, genuine, and properly measured, it’s an easy “buy with intent” piece rather than a speculative gamble.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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