{"product_id":"6sn7gta-nos-sylvania-chrome-top-matched-quad-same-production-code-low-noise-microphonics-amplitrex-tested-1","title":"6SN7GTA NOS SYLVANIA Chrome Top Matched Quad - Same Production Code - Low Noise \u0026 Microphonics - AMPLITREX Tested","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6SN7GTA NOS SYLVANIA – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop\u003c\/span\u003e – Matched Quad – Same Data Codes – Made in USA 1955\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMPLITREX Tested – VERY STRONG – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGreen Dot \u0026amp; Gray Dot \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003eLow Noise \u0026amp; Microphonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes tested on \u003cstrong\u003eAmplitrex AT-1000 Tube tester\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVa = 250V, Vg = -8V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage 100% Gm = 2600 ; Ia = 9.0 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e VERY STRONG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube #18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 1: Gm = \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2600 ; Ia = 7.8 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 2: Gm = 2700 ; Ia = 8.2 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube #26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 1: Gm = 2600 ; Ia = 7.6 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 2: Gm = 2700 ; Ia = 8.6 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube #14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 1: Gm = 2600 ; Ia = 7.6 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 2: Gm = 2800 ; Ia = 8.6 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube #33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 1: Gm = 2700 ; Ia = 8.0 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSection 2: Gm = 2700 ; Ia = 8.2 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional tests:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurn-in \/ Stability Test:\u003c\/b\u003e 48h – OK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrophonics and noise:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very Low. Tested and suitable for use in hi-fi equipment and guitar amplifiers, including the most sensitive audio stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very good. The sections are consistent and well-matched, making the tube suitable for use as a phase inverter in hi-fi and instrument applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmission:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent – Very strong and stable emission, without fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShort Circuits \/ Gas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e absent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional NOS quad of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6SN7GTA Sylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced in the United States in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and carefully selected as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatched Quad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All four specimens share the identical manufacturing code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e288 \/ 513\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traceable to the 13th week of 1955, and feature the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort Base Chrome Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction. A homogeneous and particularly desirable set, an expression of authentic 1950s American Sylvania production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe measurements carried out with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplitrex AT-1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlight a remarkable electrical uniformity among the eight sections. The transconductance is between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2600 and 2800 µmhos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with averages per tube of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2650, 2650, 2700 and 2700 µmhos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all above the nominal reference of 2600. The anode currents range from 7.6 to 8.6 mA, with averages between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.0 and 8.1 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, compared to the reference of 9.0 mA. The extraordinary closeness of the averages, especially in the anode currents, confirms a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecareful and consistent matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly appreciable in a vintage quad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll four tubes passed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 hours of burn-in and stability testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, demonstrating very strong and constant emission, without fluctuations, short circuits, or gas. The tests also confirmed very low noise and microphonics levels, with special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Dot and Gray Dot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e classification. A selection that offers greater peace of mind when used in quality audio equipment, even in the most sensitive stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6SN7GTA Sylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tubes find application in hi-fi preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, driver stages, and compatible phase inverter circuits. 1950s Sylvania production is traditionally appreciated by audiophiles for a musical presentation generally described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen, natural, and well-defined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with an expressive balance that continues to make it interesting for tube listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour NOS specimens from the same production week in March 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with perfectly preserved original markings, excellent cosmetic condition, and such close electrical characteristics, represents a particularly interesting opportunity. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal 1950s Sylvania Matched Quad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of combining historical authenticity, selection uniformity, and verified performance, ideal for those seeking a consistent and carefully matched vintage set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e NOS - New Old Stock - Tested and working - Supplied in our custom box for optimal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Perfectly operational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent – Markings perfectly preserved, minimal signs of age. See photos for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eselection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enoise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicrophonics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003everified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eusing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplitrex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAT-1000.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sylvania Electric Products Inc., USA – original marking on the base 288 \/ 513. 288 Sylvania Internal code. 513 - 13th week of 1955 (March 1955).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why our tubes are different – the VTT protocol that improves sound, reliability, and longevity\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumtubestreasures.com\/blogs\/notizie\/perche-le-nostre-valvole-sono-diverse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover why our tubes are different →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SYLVANIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59662474019164,"sku":"03902","price":2722.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3775\/5127\/files\/1_6dff86d7-7033-41a7-960f-6c03b03941dc.jpg?v=1793124070","url":"https:\/\/vacuumtubestreasures.com\/en-cn\/products\/6sn7gta-nos-sylvania-chrome-top-matched-quad-same-production-code-low-noise-microphonics-amplitrex-tested-1","provider":"Vacuum Tubes Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}