PHILIPS SQ MINI WATT 7308 TUBES Introduction
Long ago put away and stored now so uber rare still new in original boxes
Never yet ever used vintage NOS-NIB Philips Miniwatt SQ E188CC Gold Pin audio tubes
Made in Heerlen Holland in 1962 with identical production date codes
Philips Miniwatt 7308 E188CC tubes for sale.
These are premium extremely rare 7308-ECC88 - 6922 - 6DJ8 tubes.
All tubes test new with no shorts.
Tubes are NOS and never been used!
Each tube comes in original boxes with original warranty card
These tubes have the same identical production date codes: VR5 Delta 2B2
Made at the Heerlen factory in Holland (1962)
Fantastic condition!
Gold pins are immaculate!
Prints are 100%.
These premium tubes are becoming hard to find, especially in such splendid NOS-NIB condition!
The beauty, the legend, the classic, the Special Quality(SQ) - this is the super tube from Heerlen's high echelon that doesn't break your bank. Known for their superb musicality and ultra low noise, thanks to Philips' proprietary SQ design, these tubes remain among audiophiles' top choices for serious listening.
Immediately appealing is the super smooth highs offered by these tubes with lots of open air. The overall tonality of SQ is warm, musical and euphonic. The midrange displays some secondary octave nuances, which is very unique and can hardly be found even among the top-end tubes. Similar to the Telefunken tubes, the SQ's can create infinite levels of harmonic depth and a liquid sonic texture without altering the musicality of the sound. The bass on these is the clear winner of the Heerlen tubes family: articulate, accurate, deep, textured, full-bodied and powerful. The sound stage is wide and structured - it feels the dimensions of the sound shape are clearly defined no matter how it moves.
Vocal representation on these is close to Mitcham and Blackburn Mullard tubes in terms of warmth, sweetness and texture, making them great alternatives to Mullard's as the best vocals tube.
What truly shines on SQ E188CC tubes, especially the early '60s version like this pair, is their magic in portraying piano music: creamy smooth, richly colored, realistic and intimate. For many audiophiles they're the go-to tube for piano sound.
Listening to Claudio Arrau's Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas on these tubes should be on your bucket list if you are into classical piano music.
The ultra low noise on SQ's also sets them apart from most of the high-end tubes. They don't just compete with Telefunken tubes in low noise; they're known for being a long-term leader in low noise. As a result, you get superb detail and clarity from these tubes as well.
Fantastic condition!
Gold pins are immaculate!
We have only (6) left available NOS-NIB Philips Miniwatt SQ 7308/E188CC vacuum tubes with Gold Pins Now looking for a new good home(s)!
Absolutely Never used 7308 tubes in original Amperex boxes with the original warranty cards!
NOS-NIB 7308 tubes in original boxes never yet used!.
Made in the Philips Heerlen factory in Holland
These SQ E188CC - 7308 tubes were made in 1962
All of these are PHONO GRADE (very low noise with no microphonics) and suitable for all applications.
We can select matching pairs/quad
Please submit the number of tubes you need, and we will send you selected/matched pair or quad.
Philips- Amperex SQ 7308 are considered by many to be among the very best in 7308 - ECC88-6DJ8 - 6922 family of tubes.
These premium now so rare tubes are becoming hard to find, especially in such splendid NOS-NIB condition!
Guaranteed excellent performance, so buy with confidence!
Having had all Amperex ECC88 Bugle Boys, 6922, and 7308
I have used all these tubes and with out a doubt the Amprex 7308 sounds better to me!
Just more liquid with lots of air!
For the budget minded I would suggest Amperex Orange Globes, Bugle Boys
Matsushita 6dj8 or Matsushita 7dj8
Siemens 7308 steel pin is also a nice tube but is now getting a bit more expensive
Still my favorites are Amperex 7308's
My go-to fav good sounding tubes sand well worth it!
Offering these NOS-NIB @ $200.00 each tube in original boxes
Matched pairs @ $400.00
Free shipping to anywhere in Canada!
Payment by e-transfer please
(No Paypal please).
These tubes were selling at:
TUBE-DEPOT selling $249.95 USD + taxes +shipping = $420. cdn. each tube
and also at Upscale TUBE $249.95 USD
