Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?

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Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« on: 14 Feb 2022, 01:09 pm »
Good Morning,

I have a Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 triple mica black plate tube that I have owned for probably 15 years. I bought it as NOS.

I used it for a very short time in an amp that only needed one input tube. I now have a DAC and also an integrated amp that both use pairs of 12AU7s.

This used to be my favorite 12AU7. For the past couple of years I have been trying to find a mate for it with no success. I now want to make one more attempt, or failing that, sell it.

With this in mind I wonder if anyone here is familiar with this tube and might know of a mate for it. I realize that it could be rebranded for Bendix and so another brand could be a match. I can post some photos if that might help.

Any thoughts?

Best,
Paul

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Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #1 on: 14 Feb 2022, 10:10 pm »
Call Andy at VTS Vintage Tube Services (616) 454-3467

http://vintagetubeservices.com

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Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #2 on: 14 Feb 2022, 10:37 pm »
Andy or Upscale Audio are good suggestions.

doggie

Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #3 on: 15 Feb 2022, 12:30 am »
Thanks for those replies. I did check a number of those online sellers including Brent Jesse, Tube World and even eBay, but had no luck.

Evidently this is a very rare tube that was tightly spec'd for industrial use.

I was hoping that someone here had one stashed away as I do!

Best,
Paul

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Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #4 on: 15 Feb 2022, 12:58 am »
A Google search turned up ARCHAIC AUDIO

https://sites.google.com/site/archaicaudio/archaicaudio/vintage-audio-tubes

Use  your browser's Edit > Find in Page...
to search for Bendix

2 Results:

BENDIX 12AU7WA-6189 TUBES
PAIR NIB NOS BENDIX EVTC/A-6189/12AU7WA-$200.00 PAIR

https://www.facebook.com/ArchaicAudio


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Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #5 on: 15 Feb 2022, 03:17 am »
A Google search turned up ARCHAIC AUDIO

https://sites.google.com/site/archaicaudio/archaicaudio/vintage-audio-tubes

Use  your browser's Edit > Find in Page...
to search for Bendix

2 Results:

BENDIX 12AU7WA-6189 TUBES
PAIR NIB NOS BENDIX EVTC/A-6189/12AU7WA-$200.00 PAIR

https://www.facebook.com/ArchaicAudio

Thanks! I did several Google searches previously but missed this completely.

doggie

Re: Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6189/12AU7 ?
« Reply #6 on: 8 Apr 2022, 12:41 pm »
A Google search turned up ARCHAIC AUDIO

https://sites.google.com/site/archaicaudio/archaicaudio/vintage-audio-tubes

Use  your browser's Edit > Find in Page...
to search for Bendix

2 Results:

BENDIX 12AU7WA-6189 TUBES
PAIR NIB NOS BENDIX EVTC/A-6189/12AU7WA-$200.00 PAIR

https://www.facebook.com/ArchaicAudio

He did reply to my first email 2 months ago saying that he was traveling. Still looking...
« Last Edit: 8 Apr 2022, 04:36 pm by doggie »