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6SN7GT Electron Tube NOS in boxes
6SN7GT Electron Tube NOS in boxes
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R 500.00 ZAR
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Key Characteristics & Specifications
- Type: Octal-base dual (double) triode. [1]
- Structure: Contains two electrically independent, medium-gain triode sections inside a single glass envelope. [1, 2]
- Heater Voltage: 6.3V (with 12.6V equivalent variants like the 12SN7). [1]
- Gain / Mu: Medium-gain (approximately 20 dB amplification factor). [1]
- Common Equivalents & Replacements: 6N8S (Soviet), CV1988 (British), B65, and direct family variations like 6SN7GTA and 6SN7GTB (which handle higher plate voltage ratings up to 450V compared to the standard 300V limit of original GT versions). [1, 2]
Popular Applications
- Hi-Fi Audio Preamps: Used extensively for voltage amplification and driver stages in tube power amps.
- Sound Signature: Valued by audiophiles for introducing a pleasing, musical second-harmonic distortion profile that adds warmth and depth to digital or solid-state source material. [1]
- Modern vs. Vintage Production: While original New Old Stock (NOS) tubes from manufacturers like Sylvania, RCA, and Tung-Sol are highly prized, current-production equivalents are actively made by brands such as PSVANE, Linlai, and Shuguang. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
| Tube Variant / Brand Option | Key Feature / Strength | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania / RCA NOS 6SN7GT | Classic black/gray plates, rich 2nd-harmonic warmth | High-end vintage Hi-Fi preamplifiers |
| 6SN7GTA / 6SN7GTB | Higher plate voltage rating (up to 450V vs 300V) | Circuits requiring higher headroom or modern builds |
| PSVANE Art / Summit Series | Contemporary high-density frequency response and craftsmanship | Modern audiophile tube rolling and upgrades |
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