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Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes (Matched Set of Four)

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Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes (Matched Set of Four)
Key Features
  • Dual Triode Vacuum Tubes
  • Ideal for Mic Preamps & Phono Stages
  • Medium Gain & Low Noise
  • Clean Headroom, Transparent Tone
This matched set of four Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes is ideal for use in microphone preamplifiers and phono stages in homes, studios, and live stage applications. For personal enjoyment or commercial recording, they grant accurate imaging and versatile, expressive dynamics. Offering medium gain and low noise, these dual triode tubes deliver clean headroom and transparent tone critical to achieving sonically tight input stages. The E88CC-TK/6922 features gold-plated pins for enhanced signal integrity.
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Telefunken MATCHED QUAD OF E88CC-TK (6922) Overview

This matched set of four Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes is ideal for use in microphone preamplifiers and phono stages in homes, studios, and live stage applications. For personal enjoyment or commercial recording, they grant accurate imaging and versatile, expressive dynamics. Offering medium gain and low noise, these dual triode tubes deliver clean headroom and transparent tone critical to achieving sonically tight input stages. The E88CC-TK/6922 features gold-plated pins for enhanced signal integrity.

Newly manufactured and cryogenically treated to resurrect the transparent tone and harmonic impact of historical Siemens and Telefunken tubes
Great for microphone preamplifiers, phono stages, and sonically tight audio input sections
Also known as the 6922, the E88CC was originally targeted for test equipment and radar, but now serves audiophiles, musicians, and audio engineers
Designed to offer precise imaging, significant dynamics, and a full-bodied soundstage
Medium gain and low noise characteristics
Dual-triode like the 12AX7 tube, but with a different pin configuration (not a direct plug-in replacement)
Each tube is meticulously measured for all critical parameters of performance including transconductance, gain, noise, and microphonics
Tubes are selected by hand, rigorously tested, subjected to an extended burn-in period for stability, and re-measured before final packing
UPC: 899051002978

Telefunken MATCHED QUAD OF E88CC-TK (6922) Specs

Mechanical
Type
R.F. dual triode
Base
Noval
Number of Pins
9
Heater Requirements
Voltage
6.3 V
Current
365 mA
Direct Interelectrode Capacitances
Capacitance
Grid to Cathode and Heater: 3.1 pF
Plate to Cathode and Heater: 0.18 pF
Grid to Plate: 1.4 pF
Maximum Ratings
Voltage
Plate Voltage: 550 V in cold conditions
Plate Voltage: 400 V at 0 mA plate current
Plate Voltage: 220 V
Plate Voltage: 250 V at <0.8 W plate dissipation
Grid Voltage: -100 V
Cathode Positive to Heater Negative Voltage: 120 V
Cathode Negative to Heater Positive Voltage: 60 V
Current
Cathode Current: 20 mA
Dissipation
Plate Dissipation: 1.5 W
Grid Dissipation: 30 mW
Resistance
Cathode to Heater Resistance: 20 kOhms
Typical Operation and Characteristics
Voltage
Plate Voltage: 90 V
Grid Voltage: -1.3 V
Current
Plate Current: 15 mA
Transconductance
12.5 mA/V
Resistance
Internal Plate Resistance: 2.6 kOhms
Amplification
Amplification Factor: 33 µ
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x Diam.)
1.9 x 0.9" / 49.2 x 22.0 mm (excluding pins)
2.2 x 0.9" / 55.6 x 22.0 mm (including pins)
Weight
0.3 oz / 8.5 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.15 x 1.05 x 1"

Telefunken MATCHED QUAD OF E88CC-TK (6922) Reviews

Pleasing sound!

By Joel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-10-28

Immediately after installing the new tunes, the sound came back to specs. But after 50 hrs, the warmth and satisfying tube sound came to life.

Sound better than I expected

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-19

I have two rebuilt classic tube audio amplifiers from the 1960's using 3 of these in each amp. Although this Telefunken is not the one I knew from 50 yrs ago, I bought these tubes after two cheaper tubes from the rebuild failed after about a year. Time will tell if these tubes hold up but the sonic quality of the highs is clearly superior to the lower cost tubes that came with the rebuild kit for the amplifiers. They have a very transparent sound as if the speakers aren't there. They are also very quiet. So far I am very pleased with them. Keep in mind the speaker quality at the high end will also have to be there or the tubes may not make a noticeable difference.

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Hello, I am concerned about pin configeration, ...

Hello, I am concerned about pin configeration, are these the same as other 6922s?
Asked by: Dave
The Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes are produced by Telefunken Elektroakustik, and are based directly on the classic designs of the Telefunken tubes they are a successor to, and will be compatible with the same equipment.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-11-07

Are these matched to Audio Research LS-22 Preamp ...

Are these matched to Audio Research LS-22 Preamp ? I need matched set of 8
Asked by: KHANH
These are sold as a matched set up to eight. When ordering we can specify two matched sets of four with the same bias rating. Whether or not they will be exactly the same as what is in your amp now is hard to say, but probably not and you will have to do some bias adjusting. Audio Research is in Minneapolis and I do not know if they are currently in their offices, but it would probably be good to reach out to them and see if they have any specific recommendations. 1-763-577-9700
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-06-07
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