Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium - Preamplifier Tube
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ℹ Product Information
Experience the Thrill of Pure, Unadulterated Audio with the Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium
Step into the world of pure, unadulterated audio with the Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium. Bathed in the grandiose tradition of the eminent Telefunken ECC803S, this preamplifier tube is a high-performance marvel, flaunting an exquisite richness of tonality and intricate overtones that will delight devoted audiophiles.
The ECC803S Premium is fundamentally a long-plate ECC83/12AX7A tube, earning its ‘premium’ label through rigorous testing procedures including but not limited to low noise tests, Microphonic test, gain tests, sonic tests, and even detailed listening tests. The meticulous attention to detail in these processes results in a tube that guarantees maximum performance as an audio driver and an optimal choice for Hi-Fi applications. Exhibiting slightly less gain than the ECC83-Cz, it mirrors the detailed audial representations of the 12AX7A. The ECC803S Premium is no mere tube; it's a testament to, and a champion of, quality audio reproduction.
It stands tall in the audio industry with its high cathode current, ensuring powerful and precise audio delivery for your listening pleasure. It has been carefully crafted to meet the balance-selection that we proudly flaunt, providing identical gain when paired, making it an ideal choice for high-end hi-fi systems. When it comes to audio, accept no second best; invest in the Tube Amp Doctor ECC803S Premium preamplifier tube and let your senses revel in the magic of matchless sound quality.
Features
Premium Quality: The Tube Amp Doctor ECC803S Premium falls in the lineage of the esteemed Telefunken ECC803S. Its long-plate ECC83/12AX7A structure has undergone extensive and stringent tests to ensure optimal performance.
Superior Audio Reproduction: Rendered with slightly less gain than the ECC83-Cz, this tube closely matches the detailed audio representation of the 12AX7A.
Elevated Cathode Current: The ECC803S Premium tube features a high cathode current, delivering precise and potent sound to the listener.
Perfect for Hi-Fi Systems: Balanced and identical gain when paired, the ECC803S is a heartbeat away from becoming an indispensable part of your high-end hi-fi setup.
High-Grade Certifications: The ECC803S tube isn't just a premium product; it is also high-grade and RohS compliant, while meeting all quality control standards stipulated for selected tubes.
Technical Craftsmanship: The product's specifications are finely tuned, offering adjustable heating, low inter-electrode capacitance, and any-position operation versatility among others.
Durable and Robust: With the ability to handle high voltages and temperatures, the ECC803S tube assures consistent performance.
Benefits
Undistorted sound: With the high cathode current, this tube ensures a robust and powerful sound without any distortion, offering an immersive sonic experience.
Tradition Meets Innovation: Standing tall in the Telefunken ECC803S tradition, the ECC803S tube is a perfect audio investment, offering fresh audio renditions without compromising on the classic sound quality.
Unmatched Performance: Its meticulous testing procedures ensure its versatility as an audio driver, producing excellent results in Hi-Fi applications.
Perfect Pairing: The ECC803S tube provides identical gain when paired, resulting in a balanced and coherent sonic reproduction ideal for Hi-Fi systems.
Long Life and Durability: With a six-month guarantee on all quality parameters, it assures a long life and consistent performance over time.
Environment-Friendly: Being RohS compliant, this tube is a responsible choice, minimizing impacts on the environment.
A Perfect Fit: With any-position operational versatility, this preamplifier tube can seamlessly integrate into your existing audio system, adding value to your audio setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Richness and Overtones | Tremendous |
| Details | Great |
| Equivalent Model | ECC83 / 12AX7A |
| Gain | 1dB less than RT003 (ECC83-Cz) |
| Definition | Very detailed and defined, close to RT001 (12AX7A) |
| Cathode Current | Strong; Suitable for audio driver stage and HiFi applications |
| Premium Selected Tubes | Pass Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Gain Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Test, Listening Tests, Balanced Output Test |
| Matching in Pairs | Identical gain in two tubes, four characteristically identical systems |
| Warranty | 6 months on quality criteria |
| Compliant | RohS |
| Electrical Heater Voltage (AC or DC) | 12.6V +/- 1.0 (Series), 6.3 +/- 0.5 (Parallel) |
| Current | 0.15(Series), 0.3 (Parallel) |
| Heating | Indirect |
| Cathode-to-heater potential, max | 150V |
| Direct interelectrode capacitances, max | Grid to plate - 2.0pF, Grid to cathode - 2.1pF, Grid to heater - 1.2pF, Plate to cathode - 1.0pF |
| Operating position | Any |
| Base | E9-1, small button 9-pin |
| Dimensions | 57mm(height), 50mm(seated height), 22.2mm(diameter) |
| Cooling | Conventional |
| Approximate net weight | 15g |
| DC plate voltage | 330V |
| Positive DC grid voltage | 0V |
| Negative DC grid voltage | -55V |
| DC cathode current | 8mA |
| Plate dissipation | 1.2W |
| Bulb temperature (surface hottest point) | 160 degrees Celsius |
In the symphony of life, sound is your soloist, and the Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium delivers every note with unmatched fidelity. A sonic masterpiece, it imbues your audio experience with the richness, the detail, and the splendor it deserves. Its meticulous design and rigorous testing procedures assure you of a tube that is nothing short of excellence personified, a testament to our commitment to superior sound reproduction.
Experience a grand operatic performance right in your listening room. For inquiries, call us at 1300 308 711, or email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au. Visit us at our Brisbane Store: Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172, or drop a message on our website: https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/pages/contact. Choose to elevate your audio journey today. Choose the Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium, your preeminent preamplifier tube.
ℹ Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Richness and Overtones | Tremendous |
| Details | Great |
| Equivalent Model | ECC83 / 12AX7A |
| Gain | 1dB less than RT003 (ECC83-Cz) |
| Definition | Very detailed and defined, close to RT001 (12AX7A) |
| Cathode Current | Strong; Suitable for audio driver stage and HiFi applications |
| Premium Selected Tubes | Pass Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Gain Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Test, Listening Tests, Balanced Output Test |
| Matching in Pairs | Identical gain in two tubes, four characteristically identical systems |
| Warranty | 6 months on quality criteria |
| Compliant | RohS |
| Electrical Heater Voltage (AC or DC) | 12.6V +/- 1.0 (Series), 6.3 +/- 0.5 (Parallel) |
| Current | 0.15(Series), 0.3 (Parallel) |
| Heating | Indirect |
| Cathode-to-heater potential, max | 150V |
| Direct interelectrode capacitances, max | Grid to plate - 2.0pF, Grid to cathode - 2.1pF, Grid to heater - 1.2pF, Plate to cathode - 1.0pF |
| Operating position | Any |
| Base | E9-1, small button 9-pin |
| Dimensions | 57mm(height), 50mm(seated height), 22.2mm(diameter) |
| Cooling | Conventional |
| Approximate net weight | 15g |
| DC plate voltage | 330V |
| Positive DC grid voltage | 0V |
| Negative DC grid voltage | -55V |
| DC cathode current | 8mA |
| Plate dissipation | 1.2W |
| Bulb temperature (surface hottest point) | 160 degrees Celsius |
