Description
Beautiful early E80CC twin triode, Excellent condition, made by Philips in Heerlen, Netherlands
This is an very early WK5 version of the E80CC! On the tube the “week” code is etched: 24F.
The tube is produced by Philips in the fifties (1956) in Heerlen, the Netherlands. The tubes have a D-foil getter on copper post, copper grid posts, are reinforced and with long ribbed plates and pinched waists, see pictures.
This tube is highly regarded for Audio equipment due to the rigid construction, matched sections and good linearity. The sound is praise in many reviews on the web; realistic, holographic, robust lows and space.
Very healthy tube with matching systems; see test results.
Sonics
This Philips E80CC considered to be superior to the later E80CC version and is highly regarded as a ECC82 replacement. I refer to the many threads on the web for more information. Excellent low noise and very smooth performer with substantial authority.
Verdict of a buyer: The sound is excellent – tight, nice sound stage, vivid, super balanced with authority.
Test results*
| Valve 14
|
Ia (plate current):
Transconductance (Gm): Gas test, Shorts test: |
5,7 / 5,8 mA
2,9 / 2,8 mA/V OK |
= NOS
= NOS |
Where NOS is : Ia = 5,4 to 6,6 mA, Gm= 2,2 to 3,2 mA/V. (Philips data sheet) EOL 4,3 mA & 1,8 mA/V
* For test methods and factory specification read the tube testing page.
Short description
| Tube type | E80CC |
| Quantity of Tubes | One tube |
| Brand | Philips Miniwatt |
| Manufactured in | Heerlen, Netherlands |
| Date codes | WK5 146F > 1956 |
| Construction | Long plates, rugged construction |
| Getter Construction | D-foil getter on ‘copper’ post |
| Print Condition | Excellent; see pictures |
| Box included | Generic white box |
| Equivalent tubes: | Is used as a superior replacement for ECC82 |
| General test results | NOS |
