The ECC88, is the European designation, for a 6DJ8. Although some manufacturers, warn against using American 6DJ8's, in their gear, because of the lower voltage handiling capabilities, they are generally,interchangeable. An E88CC, is the European designation,for a 6922, and was made to be the industrial upgrade, to a ECC88. It is a higher spec'ed tube, than the ECC88/6DJ8 ie; noise, microphonics, longevity, failure, higher voltages capabilities, to name a few. One of the easiest ways, to tell them apart, is the specifications, for an E88CC, called for coated pins. Most are gold plated, some are chrome plated.
Difference between ECC88 and E88CC Tubes?
Hi! Could someone explain the differences between these two tubes (if any)? I'm thinking of changing the tubes in my headphone amplifier (Musical Fidelity X-CANs V2) which has a couple of JAN/Phillips E88CC tubes. I want to try Amperex tubes but they sell two models, 6DJ8/ECC88-BB and 6922/E88CC-BB. I don't know anything about tubes, so any help on this matter would be very appreciated. For reference you can find the data sheets of these tubes at http://catalog.rell.com/rellecom/home/cat_home.asp
just type 'tubes' within the 'Keyword' field, click 'Go', enter to 'Tubes,Audio/Receiving' and select 'Amperex' within the Brand field and click on 'Search'.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Jorge
just type 'tubes' within the 'Keyword' field, click 'Go', enter to 'Tubes,Audio/Receiving' and select 'Amperex' within the Brand field and click on 'Search'.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Jorge