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Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube

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Tube Amp Doctor

Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube

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Overview

EF86/6267 Premium

Category
Replacement Tubes
SKU
RT-EF86

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Experience the peak of audio mastery with the Tube Amp Doctor EF86/6267 Premium Preamplifier Tube. Designed to deliver low noise and low microphonics, this preamp tube is an absolute game changer in enhancing the sound quality of your Hi-Fi systems and guitar amps. The inspiration of its make comes from the vintage AC15 Circuit - proven for its durability, performance, and timeless charm. With its intricate specifications - including a 6.3V AC/DC heater voltage and a maximum DC plate voltage of 300V - the Tube Amp Doctor EF86/6267 demonstrates the extraordinary balance between technical superiority and auditory excellence, living up to the demands of world-class preamplifier tubes. It's time to redefine your sound; amplify it with the Tube Amp Doctor EF86/6267.

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Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube

Introducing the Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube, a power-packed performer that boasts exceptional precision, low noise, and low microphonics. This sophisticated component is often found in a myriad of high-end European Hi-Fi preamplifiers and has been catapulted to stardom due to its extensive use in modern guitar amps, specifically those based on the iconic vintage AC15 Circuit. It's incredibly reliable, exceptionally quiet, and meets all RoHS Compliant Specifications.

Outfitted with an electrical heater voltage of 6.3V +/- 0.5 and a current of 200mA +/- 10%, this tube amp provides indirect heating with an impressive cathode-to-heater potential. The direct interelectrode capacitances values speak for themselves, ensuring top-quality performance. Designed for any operating position, it boasts a compact E9-1 base, manageable dimensions, and traditional cooling. And with a feather-light weight of 15g, it easily integrates into your audio setup without any hassle. It has a maximum DC plate voltage of 300V and a grid 2 voltage of 200V. The tube amp expertly manages heat generation with a bulb temperature at the surface's hottest point being 170 degrees Celsius, and it successfully handles a cathode current of 6mA. The Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube is your ticket to unparalleled audio amplification and a superior sound experience!

Features:

  1. Exceptionally Quiet: The Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube offers low-noise and low-microphonic operation, ensuring that your listening experience is free from disturbances.

  2. High Compatibility: This tube is extensively used in European Hi-Fi preamps and is making headway in the innovative field of modern guitar amps, particularly those based on vintage AC15 Circuits.

  3. RoHS Compliant: Keeping up with global trends, this tube amp fulfills all Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliant Specifications, giving you assurance in the product's safety and environmental responsibility.

  4. Advanced Electrical Features: Equipped with a heater voltage of 6.3V +/- 0.5 and a current of 200mA +/- 10%, it provides indirect heating and an impressive cathode-to-heater potential ensuring better performance and longevity.

  5. Compact & Lightweight: With its small Button 9-pin E9-1 base, size of 55.6mm(height), 49.2mm(seated height), 22.2mm(diameter) and weight of only 15g, the tube amp can be seamlessly integrated into your audio setup.

  6. Efficient Cooling: Conventional cooling system to handle heat effectively, maintaining a bulb temperature of 170 degrees Celsius even at the surface's hottest point.

Benefits:

  1. Precision Sound: The Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube delivers high-definition audio output, proving that great sound can come in small packages.

  2. Versatility: Whether you are a guitar enthusiast or a Hi-Fi aficionado, this tube amp enhances the sound quality no matter what instrument or audio system you use it with.

  3. Peace of Mind: The RoHS compliance brings peace of mind knowing that you're investing in a product that is safe and environmentally friendly.

  4. Durability: The exceptional electrical features including indirect heating and cathode-to-heater potential extend the life of the tube, saving you from frequent replacements.

  5. Ease of Installation: Its compact size and lightweight make the installation process a breeze, taking up minimal space in your audio setup.

  6. Consistent Performance: The efficient cooling system ensures the tube amp performs consistently even under high-use conditions, delivering uncompromised sound quality every time.

Specifications:

Specification Category Specification Details
General Description Low-noise, low microphonics preamplifier tube. Often used in European Hi-Fi preamps and new guitar amps based on the vintage AC15 Circuit.
Compliance RohS Compliant
Electrical Specifications Heater Voltage: 6.3V +/- 0.5 (AC or DC)
Current: 200mA +/- 10%
Heating: Indirect
Cathode-to-heater potential max: Cathode Positive - 100V, Cathode negative - 50V
Capacitances Grid to all (except plate): 3.8pF
Grid 1 to plate: 0.05pF
Plate to all (except grid 1): 5.1pF
Grid 1 to heater: 0.0025pF
Mechanical Specifications Operating position: Any
Base: E9-1, small button 9-pin
Dimensions: 55.6mm(height), 49.2mm(seated height), 22.2mm(diameter)
Cooling: Conventional
Approximate net weight: 15g
AF Power Amplifier Ratings DC plate voltage: 300V
Grid 2 voltage: 200V
Positive DC grid voltage: 0V
Negative DC grid voltage: -100V
Plate dissipation: 1.0W
Grid 2 dissipation: 0.2W
Bulb temperature (Surface hottest point): 170 degrees Celsius
Cathode current: 6mA

In conclusion, the Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube is more than just a component; it's a game-changer for audiophiles seeking superior amplification and matchless sound quality. The blend of its outstanding technical specifications and physical attributes paves the way to a harmonious integration with your existing setup. Whether it's ensuring low noise output, handling heat generation expertly, or setting the stage for highly accurate frequency response, this preamplifier tube will exceed your amplification needs in ways you've only imagined. It's not just a tube; it's a testament to how far high-fidelity sound technology has advanced in the modern age. Embark on your auditory journey with unmatched quality and consistency—Add the Tube Amp Doctor - EF86/6267 Premium - Preamplifier Tube to your audio assembly today! Trust the Tube Amp Doctor to deliver, and trust The Audio Tailor, voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store, for your dream audio set-up! Get in touch with our team now via phone at 1300 308 711, email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au or visit us at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. You're always welcome and we're always here to provide you with the ultimate sound experience. Check us out online at https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/pages/contact.

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Specification Category Specification Details
General Description Low-noise, low microphonics preamplifier tube. Often used in European Hi-Fi preamps and new guitar amps based on the vintage AC15 Circuit.
Compliance RohS Compliant
Electrical Specifications Heater Voltage: 6.3V +/- 0.5 (AC or DC)
Current: 200mA +/- 10%
Heating: Indirect
Cathode-to-heater potential max: Cathode Positive - 100V, Cathode negative - 50V
Capacitances Grid to all (except plate): 3.8pF
Grid 1 to plate: 0.05pF
Plate to all (except grid 1): 5.1pF
Grid 1 to heater: 0.0025pF
Mechanical Specifications Operating position: Any
Base: E9-1, small button 9-pin
Dimensions: 55.6mm(height), 49.2mm(seated height), 22.2mm(diameter)
Cooling: Conventional
Approximate net weight: 15g
AF Power Amplifier Ratings DC plate voltage: 300V
Grid 2 voltage: 200V
Positive DC grid voltage: 0V
Negative DC grid voltage: -100V
Plate dissipation: 1.0W
Grid 2 dissipation: 0.2W
Bulb temperature (Surface hottest point): 170 degrees Celsius
Cathode current: 6mA

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