Whiskey - ECC99 Tube Headphone Amplifier
Whiskey - ECC99 Tube Headphone Amplifier
Pickup currently not available
Hand Built in North Carolina, USA
- Single-Ended Class A Operation
- 0.75 to 1.2 Watts of Pure Power
- JJ ECC99 tubes included
Designed and tuned for the discerning listener.
- Whiskey amplifier
- 4 × new production JJ ECC99 tubes (two pairs)
- IEC power cord
- Sticker
Features
Core Architecture
- Single-Ended Class A Design
- Stock Tube Complement: JJ ECC99
- 0.75–1.2 W output power
- Universal Headphone Compatibility: high-impedance, planar magnetic, and low-impedance models
Connectivity
- RCA Input
3 Input Upgrade (+$200 — select the 3 Inputs + Pre-Out)
- 3 Selectable Inputs
- Preamplifier Output (Pre-Out)
- Remote Control
Craftsmanship & Signal Path
- Gold-Plated Tube Sockets and RCA Jacks
- Audio-Grade Capacitors and Resistors
Power & Real-World Noise Specifications
- Heavy-Duty Power Transformer
- Custom-Wound Output Transformers and Choke
- Ultra-Quiet Operation: pristine, noise-free soundstage
Specifications
Compatible Tubes
| Tube | Adapter Required |
|---|---|
| JJ ECC99 (included stock) | None |
| 12BH7A | None |
| E80CC | None |
| E182CC | Yes — ECC99 → E182CC |
| 5687 | Yes — 12BH7A → 5687 |
Straitwire
Whiskey
Stock new production ecc99 tubes. No need to search for the right pair or worry about burning through these. You can always get some NOS types too. Roll to your heart and wallets delight.
TKD Volume control for high performance tracking and attenuation.
Custom wound output transformers for the real tube experience.
Ready for the current audiophile with 4.4 cables on everything.
A little bit of a preamp mode to provide an output for other amplifiers.