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ECL86 Phillips NOS

ECL86 Phillips NOS

65,66 EUR

Model/Product no.: 18615
Weight: 0,05 kg
Stock status: In stock

The Phillips ECL86 is a highly regarded high-mu triode and sharp-cutoff pentode vacuum tube in a single 9-pin miniature envelope, primarily used in vintage audio equipment for its warm, rich, and detailed sound profile. It is a popular choice among audiophiles and restorers of classic audio gear. 

  • Description
    • Function: It integrates both a preamplifier triode section and a power pentode section in one tube, making it ideal for simple, single-ended (SE) audio amplifiers (around 2-3W output) or push-pull amplifiers (around 10W output).
    • Sound Quality: Telefunken-made ECL86 tubes are particularly cherished by audiophiles for their excellent linearity and ability to produce high-quality sound with superb clarity and a desirable "warm, rich tone".
    • Equivalent Tube: The commercial US designation for the ECL86 is the 6GW8, and the two types are generally interchangeable, though specific brand variations may have slightly different characteristics.

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