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GE JAN 6080 - black plates
GE JAN 6080 - black plates
Price: $39.00
GE JAN 6080 - black plates
This GE 6080 dual triode power tube is a ruggedized 6AS7G tube type. It has black plates, top getters, and a metal collar base. The green print on the glass reads "GE JAN-6080WC." Tube tests as new with low noise.
Vintage Svetlana
Vintage Svetlana "Winged C" 6AS7G / 6H13C
Price: $49.00
Vintage Svetlana "Winged C" 6AS7G / 6H13C
This vintage Svetlana "Winged C" 6H13C dual triode power tube is a Russian 6AS7G tube type popular in OTL and headphone amplifiers. It has black plates and dual bottom getters with lots of flashing. Tube tests as new with very low noise.
Chelmer Valve 6SL7GT / ECC35 - black plates, matched pair
Chelmer Valve 6SL7GT / ECC35 - black plates, matched pair
Price: $169.00
Chelmer Valve 6SL7GT / ECC35  - black plates, matched pair
The early 1950s Chelmer Valve ECC35 / 6SL7GT tubes in this precisely matched pair have round black plates and bottom getters. The white print on the glass has the Chelmer Valve logo. Both tubes test as new with balanced sections and very low noise.
GE 12AY7 - early black plates, windmill getter
GE 12AY7 - early black plates, windmill getter
Price: $69.00
GE 12AY7 - early black plates, windmill getter
This early 1950s GE is among the earliest 12AY7 tubes. It was made at the Owensboro, Kentucky plant shortly after GE bought it from Ken-Rad. It has black plates and a windmill getter. Tube tests as new with balanced sections.
Mullard EF86 / 6267 - silver plate, 10M label
Mullard EF86 / 6267 - silver plate, 10M label
Price: $89.00
Mullard EF86 / 6267 - silver plate, 10M label
This 1965 Mullard EF86 / 6267 tube has silver plates and a halo getter (8Y1 series). The yellow print on the glass has the broadcast quality Mullard 10M logo and the Blackburn code is etched in the glass. Tube tests as new with low noise.
RCA 5691 / 6SL7GT - red base
RCA 5691 / 6SL7GT - red base, mil spec
Price: $97.00
RCA 5691 / 6SL7GT - red base, mil spec
This 1958 RCA 5691 is a premium industrial 6SL7GT tube. It has a short bottle, black plates, extra support rods, and a triple mica. The white print on the red base has the RCA logo and reads "JAN CRC-5691." Tube tests as new and very low noise.
RCA 6V6GTA - matched pair
RCA 6V6GTA - dual O getters, matched pair
Price: $109.00
RCA 6V6GTA - dual O getters, matched pair
The late-1960s RCA 6V6GTA tubes in this precisely matched pair have gray plates and dual O getters. The red print on the bases has the RCA logo. Both tubes test as new and are matched for both current draw (mA) and Gm.
Siemens 12AX7 / E83CC - matched pair, phono grade
Siemens 12AX7 / E83CC - matched pair, phono grade
Price: $219.00
Siemens 12AX7 / E83CC - matched pair, phono grade
The late 1960s Siemens E83CC tubes in this precisely matched pair are premium quality 12AX7 / ECC83 tubes. They have gray plates and halo getters. Both tubes test as new with phono / V1 grade noise levels.
Sovtek 12AX7WXT+
Sovtek 12AX7WXT+ - triple mica
Price: From $14.00 to $29.00
Sovtek 12AX7WXT+ - triple mica
This Sovtek 12AX7WXT+ tube has gray plates and triple micas. The black print on the glass has the Sovtek logo and says "Made in Russia." Click "more info" for current availability.
Telefunken 12AX7 / ECC83 - smooth plates, matched pair
Telefunken 12AX7 / ECC83 - smooth plates, matched pair
Price: $269.00
Telefunken 12AX7 / ECC83 - smooth plates, matched pair
The 1962 Telefunken 12AX7 / ECC83 tubes in this precisely matched pair have smooth plates. The white labels have Telefunken logos (partial) with matching date codes. Both tubes test as new with phono grade noise levels.
Tung-Sol 6SN7GT - gray glass
Tung-Sol 6SN7GT - gray glass
Price: $149.00
Tung-Sol 6SN7GT - gray glass
This rare 1956 Tung-Sol 6SN7GT tube has gray glass with bottom getters. The white print on the base has the Tung-Sol logo. Tube tests as new with balanced sections.
Tung-Sol 6SU7GTY / 6SL7GT - black glass
Tung-Sol 6SU7GTY / 6SL7GT - black glass
Price: $89.00
Tung-Sol 6SU7GTY / 6SL7GT - black glass
This rare 1960 Tung-Sol 6SU7GTY is a premium quality 6SL7 tube type selected for section balance and low noise. It has round plates and black glass. The white print on the brown base has the Tung-Sol label. Tube tests as new with very low noise.
Golden Dragon 6DJ8 / ECC88
Golden Dragon 6DJ8 / ECC88 - matched pair
Price: $97.00
Golden Dragon 6DJ8 / ECC88 - matched pair
The early 1990s Golden Dragon 6DJ8 / 6922 tubes in this precisely matched pair were developed for use in high-end tube gear such as Audio Research, Mcintosh, Audio Note, etc. Both tubes test as new with phono grade sound quality.
Sovtek 6922 / E88CC - dish getter, matched pair
Sovtek 6922 / E88CC - dish getter, matched pair
Price: $44.00
Sovtek 6922 / E88CC - dish getter, matched pair
The Sovtek 6922 / E88CC tubes in this precisely matched pair have dish getters with two support posts. The black print on the glass has the Sovtek logo and says "Made in Russia" with late 1998-2001 date codes. Both tubes tests as new with low noise.
RCA 5V4G - ST bottle
RCA 5V4G - ST bottle
Price: $44.00
RCA 5V4G - ST bottle
This 1957 RCA 5V4G rectifier tube has an ST bottle, black plates, and a bottom D getter. The silver print on the base has the RCA logo. Tube tests as new and ships in its original box.

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