CV2493 Tubes, can't find any info


Just got my new preamp today (new to me, 8 yrs old). It uses two 12AX7's and two 6922's. The AX7's that came with it are Mullard KQDD/K 4004's. The 6922 spot has two Mullard Gold Pin CV2493's which are also numbered 7614 with KB/QDD codes. I can't find any info on the 2493's anywhere. 7614 or CV2493 is not shown in my tube tester guide, which is very old. Are these something newer? I'm sure they must be a variant of 6DJ8/6922 but I can't find any with the numbers that I have. Anyone know them? Thanks,

Bill

billpete

Here ya go!

Description

Mullard CV2493 | CCA | ECC88 | CV2492 | 6922 | 7308 Mitcham Made Military Spec Dual Triode Preamp Tube

Thanks yogi

I thought you'd show up with an answer. Do you know if these are a later designation? Not in my book for some reason. My book is probably from the 50's. maybe 60's. The tubes don't look new but I don't know either. The codes might indicate a date but I can't find any info. I didn't see any of them anywhere, which seemed odd to me. Going to give them a listen very soon. Time to test the new toy. I'm sure all the Mullards should be good. Hope so, I don't think I have any other variants of these but I might. Never had a piece that used them before.

If there are no date codes there is no way of knowing how old those tubes are! Here is some info about Mullard!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDvF89Bh27Y

 

 

 

 

You guys are amazing. Thanks

Interesting video, what a process. Incredible amount of work into each valve or tube. Hard to imagine it being profitable but I know it was. Lots of automation but still a tremendous amount of tedious work too. I especially like the point that "even left handed people could to it: :) I was surprised at how often bare skin came in contact with the various components. Lots of heat, some acid baths, maybe that takes care of it. Interesting anyway. Now, I know how to make my own. :)