Rare
code-matched Westinghouse 6679 / 12AT7 tubes, 5 available, all test NOS, made by Mullard, all
are in original boxes with sleeve going to first buyer of 2 or more tubes plus an extra empty correct box. These are all the sought-after rare
early type with the 45 degree angle
tilt to the top O getter. This is a
1966 set. The 6679 is a higher quality premium industrial version
of the 12AT7 and were originally designed for professional communications use -
these are great in audio applications; very clean, warm and smooth sound. All these tubes
have the '626' code (26th week of 1966), and appear to have seen little use. Made
by Mullard in England for Westinghouse. All tested in NOS range on calibrated
BK 747, with results as:
Remaining Life
- all passed test,
Shorts - none,
all passed test,
Grid emissions
- all passed test,
Tube 1 (on left
in pics)
Test 1 -
greater than 120 (where 68 is minimum),
Test 2 -
greater than 120 (where 68 is minimum).
Tube 2
Test 1 -
greater than 120,
Test 2 -
greater than 120.
Tube 3
Test 1 -
greater than 120,
Test 2 - 116.
Tube 4
Test 1 -
greater than 120
Test 2 - 110.
Tube 5 (on
right in pics)
Test 1 -
greater than 120,
Test 2 - 114.
All pictures,
including the test results, are of these Westinghouse tubes. These 6679's are
all labeled on the glass with 'Westinghouse', 'Made in UK', '6679 / 12AT7', and
'626'. Very clear logos. Short grey plates and a robust angled top O getter as
seen in pictures. The 6 boxes are in good condition, measure 3 inches tall, and
all have the correct '6679 12AT7 UNITED KINGDOM' label on the top end flap. All
boxes are labeled 'C5' and '1234 5678' on the bottom end underflap. Boxes and
sleeve both have 'Printed in Canada', and are bilingual (English on one side
and French on another side). This tube set came from a Canadian communication
company's reserve stock department, and a one-page detailed written provenance
is included. See our other sale items
for Western Electric tubes, 422a tubes by Sylvania and Westinghouse, Western
Electric 421a tubes, sleeves full of
code-matched NOS 5U4GB, sleeves full of code-matched NOS 6679/12AT7 and others.
These rare 6679 tubes will be packaged carefully with
double boxes, tube boxes will be packed separate from tubes, and the set shipped within two days of payment. Just after shipping, buyer will receive Tracking Number and several pictures to assist with unpacking.