AMPEREX

ECC83 12AX7

*BOGEYS* 

BUGLE BOYS

HEAVY CHROME TOP

SHORT GRAY RIBBED PLATES

9 PIN PREAMP TUBE

PERFECT MATCHING SET

Extremely Rare - NIB
Original Factory Boxes

EXCLUSIVE HIGH FIDELTY TUBE

🔥 1963 Amperex Bugle Boy ECC83 / 12AX7 Matched Pair - Philips Heerlen, Holland Production🔥

📅 1963 Date-Coded • Genuine Heerlen Factory Build

✨ True Vintage Amperex Bugle Boys featuring the legendary Dutch Philips craftsmanship that helped define the golden age of tube audio

🎵 Renowned for:
• Rich, holographic midrange
• Airy, extended highs without glare
• Deep, textured bass
• Exceptional imaging and soundstage
• Natural tone and musicality

🔥 Among the most sought-after ECC83 / 12AX7 tubes ever produced for high-end audio, guitar amplifiers, and vintage hi-fi systems

💎 NOS / New Old Stock
💎 Original Amperex Bugle Boy boxes
💎 Mint cosmetic condition
💎 Strong, balanced, matched pair

⭐ Smooth, detailed, and effortlessly musical—the classic Bugle Boy presentation that audiophiles have chased for decades

🎺 A rare opportunity to own a genuine 1963 Heerlen-made Amperex Bugle Boy matched pair in exceptional original condition

"If you're building a reference-grade tube collection, Bugle Boys belong at the top of the list."


***Please read the entire listing thoroughly and ask any questions prior to purchase***


★★★ Amazing Historic Vintage Tubes ★★★

Production Year: 1963

Matched Codes

***The Tubes Pictured are the Tubes Offered***

Made In HEERLEN HOLLAND

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Earlier Bugle Boy production widely associated with the most desirable Heerlen runs. These are often noted for exceptionally open top end, added air and shimmer, and a slightly more lively, holographic presentation. A favorite among audiophiles chasing that classic “sweet and spacious” European tone.

Reliable, long-lasting, and highly sought after—ideal for serious audio systems and discerning collectors.

Bottom line: true vintage Bugle Boys—especially the early versions—set the benchmark: warm, detailed, and unmistakably musical.


***These are the Real Deal***


★★★ These Tubes are Very Rare in Brand New Condition ★★★

BEST TUBES ON THE MARKET... NO LEAKS... NO SHORTS...


★★★ HICKOK TESTED ★★★

Tested on Hickok 750 for Emission, Mutual Conductance

Where 50 (μ) is Good these tubes peg at 85/87 for Emission

Where 1,250 (ma/V) is Good these tubes peg at 1,800 for Mutual Conductance

Tube 1. Plate 1. - 86 (μ) - 1,800 (ma/V)  at Idle - NOS

              Plate 2. - 85 (μ) - 1,800 (ma/V)  at Idle - NOS

Tube 2. Plate 1. - 85 (μ) - 1,800 (ma/V)  at Idle - NOS

              Plate 2. - 87 (μ) - 1,800 (ma/V)  at Idle - NOS

Typical NOS (New) Tube Ratings are anything above 1250 (ma/V) for Mutual Conductance and 70 (μ) for Emission

Balanced - Rare and Exceptional

Full Tonal Range - Powerful Emission


***We are Top Rated for a Very Good Reason. Buy with Complete Confidence***


All of my Tube Inventory is Boxed and Thoroughly Tested... *Test Ratings are Specific to My Fully Calibrated Test Equipment! The tubes are put through a Life Test and each plate is warmed and measured for mutual conductance, emission, leaks, and shorts... Each tube is thoroughly inspected, they are described accurately and listed based on fair value!

My Return Policy: 30 Days - Seller pays return shipping! All tubes are Guaranteed to be as described... Tube rolling will not be tolerated! Any and all returns must be in identical condition as when they were received... Test Driving Vintage NOS Tubes is completely unacceptable and highly unethical... Buyer will be charged for mishandled and damaged returns! 

I mark every tube in order to avoid tube rolling! ***Variations in Line Output and Test Equipment excludes any claims regarding matching test results on any equipment other than mine... ***Test results from different Test Equipment IS NOT Guaranteed...


A Hickok 750 tube tester measures mutual conductance in micromhos (µmhos), not emission in milliamps (mA) or microamps (µA). Confusion likely arises because micromhos are based on a ratio of a change in plate current (measured in µA) to a change in grid voltage. 
Here is a breakdown of what the Hickok 750 measures and why it's not only an emission tester:
  • Mutual Conductance: The 750 is a dynamic mutual conductance tester. This is a more sophisticated test than a basic emission only test, which only checks the cathode's ability to emit electrons (super heated).
  • Micromho units: Mutual conductance is measured in micromhos, which translates to a specific change in the plate current per a change in the control grid voltage. The unit ma/V is the same as 1000 micromhos.
  • Superior test: A mutual conductance test is performed under simulated operating conditions and is considered more reliable for evaluating a tube's actual performance. This is why the Hickok 750 can identify weak tubes that might pass a simple emission only test.
  • Emission vs. Mutual Conductance: In contrast, a simple emission tester (like a Heathkit and many others) treats a tube like a simple diode, measuring only the cathode's emission strength. While useful for finding dead or very weak tubes, this method is not as thorough and test results are very unreliable.
A Hickok 750 tests for mutual conductance in micromhos (μmhos), which is sometimes abbreviated as μmos. The unit is a measure of a vacuum tube's transconductance (g{m}). Here's a breakdown: Micromhos (μmhos): This is the unit used to measure mutual conductance. A mho is an older term for the unit of electrical conductance, now called a siemens (S).Transconductance (g{m}): This is the technical term for mutual conductance. It is the ratio of the change in plate current (measured in microamps or milliamps) to a change in grid voltage (measured in volts).μmos: The term "umhos" or "umos" is sometimes used colloquially as an abbreviation for micromhos. Although the Hickok 750 measures the effect of microamps and volts to determine the final reading, the scale on the meter is calibrated to show the overall mutual conductance in micromhos.

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