E88CC matched quad SQ Philips Heerlen, same date code ! (one with Valvo label) 1969 NOS

565,00

Highlights

  • Heerlen production
  • NOS; partly in original packaging
  • Matched and balanced quad > 3%
  • Grey shield
  • Excellent print

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Beschrijving

This quad Philips E88CC SQ tubes is made in the SAME WEEK by Philips in the Netherlands (Heerlen plant).

These Special Quality tubes have a grey shield and halo-getter. All four tubes are manufactured in 1969 (fourth week of july 1969). This very reliable, long life and low noise version of an ECC88 tube which is mostly used for military, professional or communication purposes. The properties of the Philips E88CC SQ for hifi applications are legendary and widely known. I refer to the many threads on the web for more information. 

All four tubes are assumed to be unused (NOS). The tubes are thoroughly tested. The quad is matched very well and all four tubes are internally balanced. The specs of the quad match the factory specifications extremely well. See test results.

Sonics

Note from the WEB : This E88CC SQ super tube from Heerlen is known for its superb musicality and ultra low noise, thanks to Philips’ proprietary SQ design, these tubes remain among audiophiles’ top choices for serious listening. They are also the “go-to tube” for piano music, as many of our customers of SQ tubes have found. Immediately appealing is the super smooth highs offered by these tubes with lots of open air. The bass on these is the clear winner of the Heerlen tubes family: articulate, accurate, deep, textured, full-bodied and powerful. The sound stage is wide and structured – it feels the dimensions of the sound shape are clearly defined no matter how it moves. The ultra low noise on SQ’s also sets them apart from most of the high-end tubes. As a result, you get superb detail and clarity from these tubes as well.”

Test results

 The measurement data below show that the tubes are matched (tube to tube match) and internally balanced. Tube to tube match and internal balance for all tubes is better than 3%. 

Valve 1

V95

Ia (plate current):

Transconductance (Gm):

Gas test, Shorts test:

14,4 /14,9 mA   

12,5 /12,7 mA/V

OK

=  NOS / NOS

=  NOS / NOS

 

Valve 2

V100

 Ia (plate current):

Transconductance (Gm):

Gas test, Shorts test:

14,5 /14,7 mA

12,5 /12,8 mA/V

OK

=  NOS / NOS

=  NOS / NOS

 

Valve 3

V101

Ia (plate current):

Transconductance (Gm):

Gas test, Shorts test:

14,6 /14,4 mA   

12,5 /12,4 mA/V

OK

=  NOS / NOS

=  NOS / NOS

 

Valve 3

V108

 Ia (plate current):

Transconductance (Gm):

Gas test, Shorts test:

14,6 /14,8 mA

12,6 /12,6 mA/V

OK

=  NOS / NOS

=  NOS / NOS

 

Test methods and reference values are outline on the Tube testing page.

 

Summarized description

Tube type E88CC
Quantity of Tubes One quad
Brand Philips
Manufactured in Heerlen Netherlands
Date codes 7LG Δ9G4 (fourth week of july 1969)
Plate Construction Frame grid with Grey shield
Getter Construction Halo getter
Print Condition Excellent; see pictures
Box included Generic factory boxes
Equivalent tubes:  ECC88, CCa, 6922
General test results  NOS 
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Extra informatie

Gewicht 50 g
Afmetingen 15 × 3 × 3 cm