FS: Tubes & Tweeters

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vman71

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FS: Tubes & Tweeters
« on: 20 May 2008, 03:09 pm »
I've got some tubes and tweeters for sale.

The tubes are either NOS or very close to it.

1 - Pair of Mullard CV5065, this is the heavy duty version of the 6U8/6U8A; NOS, matched & original boxes. $60

1 - Pair of Telefunken ECF82, this is the European version of the 6U8/6U8A; NOS, matched & original boxes. $75

1 - Pair of Sylvania (black plate) 6681, this is a ruggedized version of the 12AX7 with extremely low microphonics; NOS, matched & original boxes. $100

**SOLD** - Pair of Sylvania 2A3, this pair is extremely rare due to the construction, second only to the single plate; NOS, matched. $150

**SOLD** - Telefunken GZ34 NOS. $75

**SOLD** For the tweeters, here's a description of them ($500):

"These are a pair of early JBL 075 horn tweeters, dating from about 1960. They were just removed from a custom-installed home hi-fi system, where they had been mounted inside a wall since 1962. These are serial numbers 7078 and 19862, and have the eariler, smooth-black finish to the backs.

JBL developed the 075 as a "super-tweeter" to extend the high-frequency range of the larger midrange horns (using i.e. a 375 driver), or to be used as a tweeter in a two-way system with an "extended range" (i.e. D130) bass driver. The physical quality is superb - the front of the horn is machined aluminum, with a huge magnet of about 5 pounds, made from Alnico V. The rated frequency range is "from 2500 cps to beyond the limit of audibility". Its response is very even across its rated 90-degree dispersion angle. They are rated at 16 ohms, but rumor has it that all JBL 075s are the same impedance regardless of whether they say 8 ohms or 16 ohms.

This particular pair was working poorly when removed, and so they were both expertly rebuilt with new JBL diaphragms. The work was done by Slice Speaker Repair in Kansas City, an authorized JBL consumer and professional service center for over twenty years. Unfortunately, plans for their re-use have not materialized, and thus they are being put up for sale. Included, are the clamp-style mounting brackets, which allow a bit of adjustability to match the baffle thickness when they're flush-mounted.

The tweeters' cosmetic condition is outstanding. The front of the horn on both of them is virtually flawless, having no corrosion or pitting. There are some very slight marks on the sides where the bracket was clamped on. The clamps are in good shape, but one surface on each has some of the remains of the cabinet finish stuck to it . . . after all, they were mounted in the same position for over 45 years. This is not at all visible from the front or the back when the clamps are used to flush-mount the tweeters, and should it be visible in other situations, they would be extremely easy to apply a new finish to this surface. I chose to leave them original."











« Last Edit: 11 Jun 2008, 01:44 pm by vman71 »

Bemopti123

Re: FS: Tubes & Tweeters
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2008, 04:19 pm »
I must be blind, but where is the price for the tweeters?  Do you know its sensitivity or frequency?  Thanks :thumb:

vman71

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Re: FS: Tubes & Tweeters
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2008, 06:01 pm »
Sorry, I've updated the add with the price for the tweeters.  For your other questions, a little more information from a JBL site:

"The 075 features a unique combination of extended frequency response, high efficiency and a wide dispersion pattern. It recreates intense high frequency onsets and transients with incredible smoothness, outstanding clarity, and dead-on verbatim accuracy. It truly reveals sonic detail that other high-range transducers neglect. It produces the frequencies from 2,500Hz to all the way beyond the limits of human audibility. Its amazing design and construction quality are only reminders of true American craftsmanship from an era gone by. The circular exponential horn assembly is machined from a solid piece of aluminum to precise tolerances. The voice coils is aluminum, milled to a thin ribbon, the annular diaphragms are hydraulically formed aluminum. The phasing plugs are machined to micrometric dimensions. The massive and powerful Alnico V magnet provides the highest possible magnitude of energy across the voice coil gaps, ensuring optimum efficiency and transient response. A component of this degree of quality in today’s market would be way too expensive to produce and still yield a profit for the company. Simply said if you are looking for the finest high frequency driver, the 075 is it."


vman71

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Re: FS: Tubes & Tweeters
« Reply #3 on: 4 Jun 2008, 11:55 am »
Vintage Sylvania 2A3 have been sold.

JBL 075 Super Tweeters are now $425.

vman71

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Re: FS: Tubes & Tweeters
« Reply #4 on: 11 Jun 2008, 01:43 pm »
The JBL075 super bullet tweeters have been sold.