Telefunken VF14 Tube #017 from October 1957

Original VF14 Vacuum Tube for use in the Telefunken or Neumann U47 or U48 microphones.

Serial #017. Manufactured in October 1957 in TFK Berlin plant.

Tested with Funke W20 tube tester, Ia=13,5 mA, new is 12 mA.

Tested also in vintage Neumann U47 microphone in February 2024 during 24 hours. No hiss, no hum, no microphonic.

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