Beschreibung
Perfect matched & balanced pair of vintage Amperex USN-CEP 7308 audio tubes w/ Gold Pins - Made in USA (1964) - Strong NOS - Very Rare Tube Overview Built and tested according to military specs of the US Navy, Amperex USN-CEP 7308 has been rated one of the most reliable 7308/E188CC tubes known to the world: its quality is more than premium, although it doesnt carry the aweing PQ label like its more expensive siblings do; its performance is superb and in fact very few tubes in this price range can claim to be stronger; its low noise should only by judged by the most experienced sound experts because we are talking about the very tube built for and certified by the US Navy for mission-critical communication devices; its sound signature is phenomenal (I dont use this word very often to describe tube sound) and many audiophiles consider the Holy Grail (75 Reflektor 6N23P) the only possible upgrade path to go from here. Sound Qualities The clarity and sound detail on USN-CEP 7308s are second to none. These tubes deliver the same resolution and grip you get from the best German and Dutch tubes from the same league(7308/E188CC.) These tubes have a clean, incisive presentation, but are also euphonic and musical. Like the HGs they put all the differing and competing attributes together in one excellent package. As a result, theres no one area they are weak in so you can use them for most listening occasions - music, monitoring or movie watching. The sound stage is not only wide but also deep so every listening experience feels like at a live concert. The instrument separation is not done as beautifully anywhere else, as one would expect from tubes this quiet. The top end is smooth and airy and theres absolutely no brightness or harshness. The midrange presentation is very similar to the Amperex Holland 7308/E188CC tubes - large, expansive and transparent - with added thickness in the upper midrange, which makes your sound warm and intimate, especially on the vocals. The bass delivery is world-class, as one should expect from a military tube at this level of the game: accurate, full-bodied, dynamic and always present. Professional Sound Evaluation The pair worked wonderfully and sounded terrific in our professional studio setup for monitoring. - Input: Cambridge Audio CXC V2 dedicated CD transport + Schiit Audio Bifrost 2 Multibit DAC - Amplification: Liquid Platinum Tube Amplifier by Alex Cavalli - Output: Focal Clear MG Pro open-back headphones Our full tube sound review was written 100% based on the actual listening experience while this pair of tubes were running in the system described above. Appearance & cosmetic condition This pair is so rare because about 95% of the inscription (Amperex brand, Made in USA print and PQ logo) is intact. The identical date code etched on glass is perfectly visible on both tubes: VR5 *4D (* = Amperex New York, 4 = 1964, D = April.) Professional Tube Testing Both tubes tested Strong NOS (110%+ GM) on a Mercury 2000 tube tester with the following result (mutual conductance in uMhos): Tube 1: 14,000/13,900 Tube 2: 14,000/13,800 Good tubes start at 7000 and new tubes (incl. NOS/NIB) 12,500 - 13,000, and the Mercury 2000s rated mutual conductance (nominal) for new tubes is 12,500. Test result can also be seen in the pictures. In case you wonder what all these numbers mean to your sound experience, its actually quite straightforward: mutual conductance directly translates to a tubes ability to amplify sound, so the higher the numbers the stronger. Shipping Policy - Ship worldwide! Flat-rate shipping (USPS First-Class) within the US. - Same business day handling. Orders placed by 2:00PM US Pacific Time on weekdays are posted on the same day, otherwise the next business day. - Combined shipping available. Please request invoice for total before making payment or receive shipping credit after order ships. - Customers outside the US please pay extra attention: International shipping is through USPS First Class Mail International by default. Its the least expensive option (even cheaper than eBay International Shipping) but may take longer than other carriers. If you prefer to use a different carrier please contact us before you buy so we can get you the correct shipping rates. Return Policy - Please READ carefully First of all, returns are acceptable as long as you are reasonable. Soundlumia sets extremely high quality standard for the products we deliver. Tubes we sell are guaranteed to work because we run professional tests and sound evaluation before they are approved for listing AND before we ship them to customers. So the defective item case doesnt exist and please do not bother trying - this type of returns will NOT be accepted without proof that tubes do not work and we will open a dispute with eBay. Sound experience is a very subjective thing, and lets be real its not that easy to run into compatibility issues between amps and tubes (so that one wont fly, either.) Please contact us to work things out before submitting return requests claiming item is defective or item not as described. We would really appreciate your respect to the professional work we have done (sourcing, testing & matching tubes, evaluating tube sound, sharing our sound experience with you, packing and shipping) to make these wonderful vintage tubes available to you at reasonable prices. Secondly, if you are a tube roller looking to game the return system, Number One STOP. Soundlumias founder is a seasoned sound professional who has advised orchestras and music studios in sound production in USA for over two decades, and knowing sound is the minimum skill requirement of our team. No tricks here please. Abusive behaviors will be reported to eBay immediately and negative feedback will be left to your account - thats guaranteed. We have already reported several abusers and eBay has ruled in our favor the dispute cases. We are more determined than ever to continue working with eBay to help rid of these unprofessional, unjustified, unkind, unfair and unacceptable abuses that are detrimental to the eBay marketplace, the vintage tubes market and the audiophile community.
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