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Brimar / EL84-BRIMAR UK MADE 1967
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Brimar was part of STC group and founded in 1933 to manufacture American pattern valves for the British market. Valves were produced in the UK in various locations such as Foots Cray.
In 1960 Thorn Electrical Industries acquired the Brimar cathode ray tubes and valve business from STC and in 1961 Brimar became part of the joint venture between Thorn and AEI to manufacture and sell valves and cathode ray tubes. Brimar valves were produced and sourced from various factories across the world in later years.
Matched Pairs Only The Brimar EL84 became a formidable opposition to the famous Mullard EL84 for military contracts.
These UK made Brimar date from 1967 and have the closest sound to the original Mullard EL84. The balance of this valve is perfect with deep bass and a real midrange kick. When overdriven the Brimar crunch early and they give a clear sustaining growl at the top end.
The Brimar distortion character is fatter and richer than all the modern EL84. The Big difference is the sustain which is rich in harmonic content.
They come in the original Government boxes with the military contract number on the box.
Printed Brimar 6BQ5 and those magic worlds on the rear Made in England .These are really rare and the Brimar they are a truly great valve, so simply plug in, tune up and enjoy.
These are in matched pairs only so we cannot supply these to amplifiers that need a quad
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