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Tube Amp Doctor - ECC803S Premium - Preamplifier Tube

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Introducing the Tube Amp Doctor ECC803S Premium - Preamplifier Tube, the epitome of audio clarity and excellence. With its unique composition, it delivers impressive richness, exceptional details, and enchanting overtones that can take your audio experience to new heights. This product is a long-plate ECC83 / 12AX7A, cast in the proud tradition of the renowned Telefunken ECC803S. Though it has slightly less gain than the RT003 (ECC83-Cz), it more than makes up for this with superior detail definition, similar to the RT001 (12AX7A). This preamplifier tube has a strong cathode current, making it an impeccable choice for the audio driver stage and HiFi applications. Our Premium Selected Tubes are put through rigorous tests to guarantee top-tier performance and reliability. Harness the power of impeccable sound quality with the Tube Amp Doctor ECC803S Premium - it's not just a product, it's an investment in superior audio.

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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

  1. 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.

  2. Superior Audio Reproduction: Rendered with slightly less gain than the ECC83-Cz, this tube closely matches the detailed audio representation of the 12AX7A.

  3. Elevated Cathode Current: The ECC803S Premium tube features a high cathode current, delivering precise and potent sound to the listener.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Technical Craftsmanship: The product's specifications are finely tuned, offering adjustable heating, low inter-electrode capacitance, and any-position operation versatility among others.

  7. Durable and Robust: With the ability to handle high voltages and temperatures, the ECC803S tube assures consistent performance.

Benefits

  1. Undistorted sound: With the high cathode current, this tube ensures a robust and powerful sound without any distortion, offering an immersive sonic experience.

  2. 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.

  3. Unmatched Performance: Its meticulous testing procedures ensure its versatility as an audio driver, producing excellent results in Hi-Fi applications.

  4. Perfect Pairing: The ECC803S tube provides identical gain when paired, resulting in a balanced and coherent sonic reproduction ideal for Hi-Fi systems.

  5. Long Life and Durability: With a six-month guarantee on all quality parameters, it assures a long life and consistent performance over time.

  6. Environment-Friendly: Being RohS compliant, this tube is a responsible choice, minimizing impacts on the environment.

  7. 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
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