Brimar CV4003 / 12AU7 Platinum Grade / No Cryo Reviews

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“Every time I buy a product from Upscale audio. I know i am getting a quality product and my system always sounds better . A great bunch of guys and the highest quality accessories and components. I really have no reason to go elsewhere for stereo stuff.. Thanks guys...”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This tube improved the midrange clarity and musicality over the stock EH and the Gold Lion tube in my Auris Nirvana headphone amp.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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Posted 5 years ago

“Bought 2 platinum pairs around 2 years ago. Put them in the front 2 slots of my pl Dialogue premium hp amp &pl Dialogue premium preamp. Amazing sound across the audio spectrum. Gear &tubes still working &sounding excellent. Great gear,tubes, investment. Once the great nos tubes are gone, that's it. Brimar 4003 really are special. If you get more, let me know!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I'm sooo very happy that I purchased a matched pair of these for my Yaqin MC13-S amp to replace the stock Chinese tubes. The air in the mid-range was almost too much at first, but the tubes settled down after several power cycles over 10 or so hours of playing. All I can say is wow. In addition to the Brimar's I did go ahead and order the Russian Mullard 12AX-7's. This combo has proven to be the magic bullet with my setup (Marantz pre-amp, MC13-S, Cornscala speakers) - - fully articulated bass, liquid and airy glorious mid-range. Need I say more? Kevin at UA really knows his stuff when it comes to tubes. Thank you!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I know I will regret this review because these wonderful pre-amp tubes will be scooped up. I cannot believe the improved sound I am experiencing with the change of the stock JJ 12AU7 tube with the Brimars on my Rogue Sphinx amplifier. I am using Uni-Fi slim towers for my speakers with a SVS PB1000 sub and a Musical Fidelity turntable with a Hana SH cartridge. Expanded soundstage, improved resolution (instruments and vocals in distinct locations in the listening room) and an overall improved realism in the music. I honestly believe this was a 50% minimum improvement in the overall sound of the system. Thank you Kevin and Upscale Audio.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I know firsthand why they offer a CJ grade for some tubes. Conrad Johnson pre-amps are brutal on tubes. It's just a fact. I purchased this unit back in the early 90's, and it has never sounded better. Full mid-range, extended soundstage, tight bass, vocals in total balance, bright highs without a trace of shrillness... What's not to like? I'm going to buy another set so I have them when I need them.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Review update - August 11, 2018. Replaced my Telefunken NOS tubes with Brimar 12AU7. After just 50 hours of use these tubes are truly the cat's ass! I am using two of these tubes in my Dialogue Premium HP integrated amp in the preamp section -- slots 3 & 4. Very detailed and specific placement of instruments in the soundstage. The voice in center is just a bit forward but I like this distinction. McCartney's RAM is a favorite LP. I played the DCC gold CD (not available on vinyl) and I am hearing instruments that I have never heard before. Indeed, EVERY LP or audiophile CD / SACD that I have played since plugging in these Brimar tubes has sounded much more interesting and dynamic. I now have a whole new LP and CD/SACD collection. Buy these tubes!”

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Posted 6 years ago