3 thoughts on “Valvo ECC82/12au7 Long Plates D-getter”
Having spent considerable time exploring the Valvo long plates from the 1950s, I can confidently say this tube serves as a masterclass in how vacuum tubes should be engineered. While it is unfortunate that few other specimens on the market reach this level of manufacturing excellence, this specific 1956 D-getter variant is a revelation. The sonic profile is defined by a delicious delicacy, offering a level of musicality and liquidity that is rare to find. When you combine its expansive soundstage with a natural, inviting warmth, you get a component that defines the very word awesome. If you are a serious audiophile, these are well worth the effort to track down.
curious whether these took a while to break in for you. I put them in today and only listened for an hour or so, but seemed a bit thin and lacking in bass. People across the board pretty much love these, so I wonder if it’s something with the actual tubes I received, or I should just be patient. I do see the refinement and delicacy part.
That shouldn’t happened. It’s likely that the tube is just weak – that is one of the indicator of a dying tube. Otherwise, you would have great bass with “refinement and delicacy part.” 🙂
Having spent considerable time exploring the Valvo long plates from the 1950s, I can confidently say this tube serves as a masterclass in how vacuum tubes should be engineered. While it is unfortunate that few other specimens on the market reach this level of manufacturing excellence, this specific 1956 D-getter variant is a revelation. The sonic profile is defined by a delicious delicacy, offering a level of musicality and liquidity that is rare to find. When you combine its expansive soundstage with a natural, inviting warmth, you get a component that defines the very word awesome. If you are a serious audiophile, these are well worth the effort to track down.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended.
curious whether these took a while to break in for you. I put them in today and only listened for an hour or so, but seemed a bit thin and lacking in bass. People across the board pretty much love these, so I wonder if it’s something with the actual tubes I received, or I should just be patient. I do see the refinement and delicacy part.
That shouldn’t happened. It’s likely that the tube is just weak – that is one of the indicator of a dying tube. Otherwise, you would have great bass with “refinement and delicacy part.” 🙂