{"product_id":"telefunken-e88cc-tk-vacuum-tube-matched-pair-balanced-triodes-black-diamond-series-vacuum-tubes","title":"TELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK Vacuum Tube Matched Pair Balanced Triodes","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK Vacuum Tube Matched Pair Balanced Triodes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a newly produced gold pin E88CC, also known as the 6922, supplied here as a matched pair of E88CC-TK tubes with balanced triodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN's E88CC-TK resurrects the transparent tone and harmonic impact of historical European tubes, including the classic TELEFUNKEN tubes. Whether it is installed in a phono stage or a microphone preamplifier, it is designed to breathe new life into audio equipment with precise imaging, unmatched dynamics and a large, full-bodied soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e6922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMedium gain, low noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003eDual triode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eTubes in this product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eNewly produced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003eGold pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE88CC \/ 6922 dual triode\u003c\/strong\u003e: medium gain, low noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e, unmatched dynamics and a large, full-bodied soundstage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for tight sounding input stages\u003c\/strong\u003e in microphone and phono preamplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor designs that want more clean headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond Series\u003c\/strong\u003e: rigorously tested, cryogenically treated and extensively burned-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eThe E88CC-TK sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOriginally targeted at test equipment and radar, the E88CC has medium gain and low noise and is a favourite for tight sounding audio input stages; some argue it is the best sounding input tube ever designed. Its medium gain and low-noise design are a large part of why it sounds so good in microphone preamplifier and phono preamplifier applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eFitting the right socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe E88CC is a dual triode like the 12AX7 but uses a different pin configuration, so it is fitted in equipment designed for the E88CC or 6922 rather than as a plug-in for a 12AX7. It is most commonly employed in amplifier designs where more clean headroom is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: studios running tube microphone preamplifiers built around the E88CC \/ 6922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: vinyl listeners with a tube phono stage that uses the E88CC \/ 6922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-fi input stage\u003c\/strong\u003e: home audio preamplifiers and line stages designed for the E88CC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio tube outboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: engineers maintaining tube processors with E88CC input stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean headroom amplifier designs\u003c\/strong\u003e: builders and technicians using the E88CC where more clean headroom is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio and rental spares\u003c\/strong\u003e: studios and rental stores keeping E88CC replacements ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eBlack Diamond Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Black Diamond Series vacuum tubes are new production tubes, manufactured in partnership with a specialist vacuum tube factory in Slovakia and designed to be harmonically rich and tonally balanced. Each tube is rigorously tested, cryogenically treated and extensively burned-in before it carries the Black Diamond name, so the E88CC-TK arrives ready for the most demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eThis configuration: Matched Pair, Balanced Triodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis product is a \u003cstrong\u003eMatched Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e: two E88CC-TK tubes matched by TELEFUNKEN and supplied together as one set. It is the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Triodes\u003c\/strong\u003e option TELEFUNKEN lists for this dual triode tube (official option name: \"Matched Pair w\/ Balanced Triodes\"), so each tube has balanced triodes. Keep a matched set together in the two positions of the same circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAlways switch the equipment off, unplug it from the mains and let the tubes cool completely before removing or fitting a tube. Fit the E88CC-TK only in a socket specified for the E88CC or 6922, keep each tube in the position of the one it replaces, and press it straight and fully into the socket. Leave any work inside a chassis to a qualified technician. After fitting, let the equipment warm up and listen at low volume first. Store spare tubes in their packaging, protected from knocks and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:14px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F7F9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#0D1B3E;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:38%;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eTwo TELEFUNKEN E88CC‑TK vacuum tubes (matched pair) with balanced triodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#0D1B3E;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:38%;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eAmplifier or equipment, sockets and installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTwo TELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK vacuum tubes (matched pair) with balanced triodes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 14px;padding:10px 14px;background:#F5F7F9;border-left:3px solid #006D77;font-size:14px;color:#1A1A2A;\"\u003eVacuum tubes are glass components: handle them by the glass envelope, avoid knocks and keep them in their packaging until fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK Vacuum Tube Matched Pair Balanced Triodes: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs the E88CC-TK the same as a 6922?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. TELEFUNKEN lists the E88CC-TK as the E88CC, also known as the 6922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I fit it in a 12AX7 socket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFit it only in equipment designed for the E88CC or 6922. It is a dual triode like the 12AX7 but has a different pin configuration, so it is not a direct plug-in replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat does Black Diamond Series mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIt is TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's range of new production vacuum tubes, designed to be harmonically rich and tonally balanced; each tube is rigorously tested, cryogenically treated and extensively burned-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere in the equipment does it go?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIn any socket specified for the E88CC or 6922, keeping each tube in the position of the one it replaces. Switch off, unplug and let the tubes cool before changing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow many tubes are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTwo tubes, matched by TELEFUNKEN and supplied as one set (Matched Pair, Balanced Triodes). Balanced Triodes is the TELEFUNKEN option name for this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the TELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK Vacuum Tube Matched Pair Balanced Triodes in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN E88CC-TK Vacuum Tube Matched Pair Balanced Triodes is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67947032871279,"sku":"TELEFUNKEN-E88CC-TK-Vacuum-Tube-Matched-Pair-Balanced-Triodes","price":28400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/TELEFUNKEN-E88CC-TK-VACUUM-TUBE-MATCHED-PAIR-BALANCED-TRIODES-TELEFUNKEN-ADD-ONS-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793329753","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/telefunken-e88cc-tk-vacuum-tube-matched-pair-balanced-triodes-black-diamond-series-vacuum-tubes","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}