Audio Database

SQ38F
Commentary

50C-A10 is newly adopted to improve the output limit of SQ38D.

It was developed as the latest model without using the transistor which had started to spread and without using even a single transistor. The initial letter F of Final is added at the end of the model number to mean the last of the 38 series.

50CA10 newly developed by NEC is used for the output tube.
This tube can obtain an output of 30E by push-pull, which improves the output limit of the famous triode 6RA8.

The output transformer is OY15 type.
The SQ38 uses a slightly smaller OY14 type, and the SQ38F was the first to use this OY15 type transformer as a finished amplifier.

The power amplifier section is the same Mulard type as the SQ38, and the preamplifier section is further improved.

Model Rating
Type Tube type pre-main amplifier
Power Amplifier Unit
Continuous output 30W/30W
Distortion factor 1% or Less (30W)
Frequency characteristic 10 Hz to 50 kHz -1dB
Input Sensitivity / Impedance 0.55 V (30W) / 1M Ω
Residual noise 0.5 mV or less
Damping factor 16(1kHz)
Attachment Stereo headphone jack
Preamplifier Section
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 20 kHz -1dB
Distortion Factor (1 kHz, 1 V) Not more than 0.1%
Equalizer Phono:RIAA
Tape Head:NARTB
Tone control LUX System NF Variable Turnover
Bass : 300 Hz, 150 Hz, Defeat
Treble : 3 kHz, 6 kHz, Defeat
Filter Low Cut : 50 Hz, 100 Hz
High Cut : 5 khz, 9 khz
Accessory circuit Tape monitor switch
DIN standard tape connector
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Used vacuum tubes, etc.
Vacuum Tubes (12 pcs) 12AX7 : 3
12AU7 : 3
6267 : 2 pieces
50C-A10 : 4
Diode (8 pcs) DS-16A : 4
DS-16C : 4
Power supply voltage AC100V
Power consumption No signal : 180 VA
Maximum power : 270 VA
External dimensions Width 476x Height 190x Depth 335 mm
Weight 18kg