Electric & Co EC6

Electric & Co EC6 recreates the EC600 amplifier circuit, also known as Stereo 6/Ampex 600 — a classic American tube design prized for a direct, slightly raw character distinct from European preamps of the same era.

American Character Instead of European Smoothness

An EF86 input tube paired with a 12AU7 output tube, combined with Cinemag transformers, produces a more open, forward sound than typical European Neve or Telefunken-style clones — great on drums, guitars, and vocals that need to cut through a mix.

60dB for Everyday Sessions

Mic and line pads plus a DI input provide the flexibility needed in day-to-day tracking — from a quiet vocal to bass or guitar plugged in directly — without losing the circuit's signature character.

This circuit works especially well on drums and electric guitars, where directness of attack matters more than maximum smoothness — a preamp for sounds meant to cut through, not hide in the background.

KEY FEATURES

• Circuit modeled on the Ampex 600 (Stereo 6)
• EF86 and 12AU7 tubes
• Cinemag input and output transformers
• Mic and line pads
• DI input
• Regulated phantom power

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Gain: 60 dB
• Tubes: EF86, 12AU7
• Transformers: Cinemag (input and output)
• Inputs: mic, line, DI
• Capacitors: film/foil polypropylene
• Resistors: Mil-Spec film and carbon composition
• Potentiometers: PEC 2W carbon
• Phantom power: regulated +48V
• Format: single channel, rack chassis
• Use case: drums, electric guitars, vocals that need to cut through