New Matched Octet (8) JJ ECC803S High Gain Vacuum Tubes

New Gain Matched Octet of JJ ECC803S Vacuum Tubes

The JJ EC803S (Long Plate 12AX7) is a high gain tube. The long plates make for higher gain and a warmer, fuller tone. They also increase the chance of microphonics so these are best used in guitar amplifiers or other high gain applications. Almost every sought after vintage tube has long plates so the tonal differences are worth the risk. These are comparable to the Telefunken ECC803S; the tube that JJ had in mind when they designed it.

Testing and/or Matching

At VIVA TUBES, all of our customers get the same high standard of testing and matching. Some sellers charge more for premium matches but we believe all of our customers should get the same level of quality and service. 

Tubes are tested and/or matched at full operating voltage with regulated power supply on a Maxi Matcher tester for general mutual transconductance (Gm). In addition, power tubes are tested/matched by plate current (Ip) and preamp tubes are tested/matched by gain. Rectifier tubes will be tested for emissions on a calibrated military grade tube tester. 

Our goal is to match within 5% with an upper limit of 15% (15% is the industry limit to consider a set).

Hand written test data included.

Note that we do offer a few models which are tested & matched at the factory. They will be matched by the same parameters (Ip & Gm) but to the manufacturer's standards. Factory testing will be indicated in the item title and description. 

Guarantee

We offer a minimum 90 day guarantee covering functional defects - including noise unless otherwise stated. The guarantee period begins the day you receive your order.