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Zum Verkauf steht ein gematchtes Paar Amperex 6DJ8 / ECC88 (6922) aus den frühen Produktionsjahren, Made in Holland.
* Original Amperex “Bugle Boy”
* Frühe Ausführung mit Halo Getter (Rundring) und Delta-Code Δ5E2
* Sehr guter optischer Zustand, Getter noch schön silbern
Die Röhren wurden vom Vorbesitzer auf einem TV-7D/U geprüft. Die angegebenen Messwerte dienen nur als Referenz, da ich die Messung selbst nicht durchgeführt habe:
* 90-94/62 (94%)
* 108-108/62 (113%)
Ich habe inzwischen auf ein höherwertiges Röhrenpaar aufgerüstet und benötige diese daher nicht mehr.
Preis für das Paar
Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie, Gewährleistung, Rücknahme oder Umtausch.
The Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8 is widely revered among audiophiles as a top-tier ECC88/6922 variant, often cited for its warmth and clarity. At €70, this matched pair is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €122 and nearly half the median of €144 derived from recent EUR listings. Given that comparable NOS or tested pairs often list between €120 and €213, this €70 asking price in excellent condition represents an exceptional buying opportunity for a fellow enthusiast.
This specific tube is legendary for its dual-stage getter construction and smooth high-frequency response, making it a favorite for high-gain preamps and audiophile amplifiers. The “excellent” condition and matched pairing add significant value, ensuring consistent performance without the need for immediate re-testing or replacement. With no red flags in the listing and a price that undercuts even budget-tier comparables, this is a rare chance to secure a premium, well-regarded tube at a genuine discount.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Amperex Electronic emerged in the mid-20th century as a pivotal player in the vacuum tube industry, originally established in Brooklyn, New York, at 79 Washington Street as a manufacturer of transmitting tubes. Around 1955, the Dutch firm Philips acquired it, expanding operations and relocating to a new facility in Hicksville, New York, in 1953, which served as headquarters for North American Philips until its closure in 1989. Under Philips, Amperex bridged the era of tube dominance to the transistor age, distributing high-quality miniature tubes to fuel America's postwar hi-fi boom.
The brand specialized in vacuum tubes, particularly receiving types like the 12AX7, 12AU7, and 12AT7, which powered amplifiers from iconic marques such as Marantz, Fisher, and H.H. Scott. Amperex's crowning achievement was the 1958 6DJ8 (also known as ECC88), initially developed for video and radar applications but revered in audio for its high transconductance. Variants like the 6922 and 7308 frame-grid tubes, including the "Bugle Boy" series and later map-etched models, offered exceptional noise rejection, balanced tonality, and soundstaging.
Today, Amperex holds vintage-collector status among audiophiles, prized for its "sweet and airy yet full and solid" sound that endures in tube rolling and restoration projects. No longer in production, its tubes command premium prices in the niche market for golden-era hi-fi components, embodying the craftsmanship of a bygone analog pinnacle.
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