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JAN 6L6WGB PHILIPS ECG Matched Quad Gray Plates Side Halo Getter AMPLITREX Tested – Same Date Code – NOS NIB

JAN 6L6WGB PHILIPS ECG Matched Quad Gray Plates Side Halo Getter AMPLITREX Tested – Same Date Code – NOS NIB

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JAN 6L6WGB PHILIPS ECG Matched Quad Gray Plates Side Halo Getter AMPLITREX Tested – Same Date Code – NOS NIB

Made in USA – Military Grade – Matched & Balanced Quad

Description:

This matched quartet of 6L6WGB Philips ECGs represents one of the most reliable and musical US military versions ever produced.
Made in the Philips ECG factories to JAN (Joint Army-Navy) specifications, these valves combine the construction robustness of the military world with the timbral precision typical of the American school.

The gray plates and side halo getter configuration ensures thermal stability, quietness and linear response.
All four units share the same production code , a sign of perfect batch uniformity and consistent electrical characteristics.
Tested on Amplitrex AT-1000 , they provided excellent results, with full output and impeccable balance between the tubes in the set.

Timbre characteristics and sound description

  • Bass: Authoritative and well-controlled, with precise articulation and natural depth. The low range maintains structure and impact even at high volumes, without ever losing definition.
  • Mids: Neutral and transparent, with clean harmonic reproduction and great coherence. Vocals sound natural, fluid, and centered, while acoustic instruments retain body and realism.
  • Highs: Clear and sweet, with airy extension and a complete lack of harshness. Excellent rendition of fine detail, perfect for long listening sessions.
  • Dynamics: progressive and controlled, with precise transients and an energetic but never excessive response.
  • Soundstage: wide, stable and three-dimensional, thanks to the excellent matching between the four valves.

🎧 Use in Hi-Fi Stereo Amplifiers
Perfect for stereo push-pull amplifiers or monoblocks , the 6L6WGB Philips ECG JAN offers an ideal combination of robustness, musicality and silence .
Particularly suitable for systems where tonal balance, transparency and constant dynamic performance over time are required.

🎸 Use in Music Amplifiers
Highly appreciated also in the instrumental field, these tubes offer ample headroom, stable bass and crystal clear mid-highs , with a progressive and musical harmonic distortion.
Ideal for Fender, Mesa Boogie and boutique amps , where consistent matching ensures balanced performance and long life.

🎯 Note for audiophiles and collectors

  • Philips ECG Production – Made in USA – Specifications JAN 6L6WGB
  • Gray Plates – robust and linear construction
  • Side Halo Getter – optimal vacuum maintenance and stable dissipation
  • Same Date Code – homogeneous and selected batch
  • 💎Amplitrex AT-1000 Test – Uniform output and GM, excellent balance
  • NOS NIB – New Old Stock, in original Philips ECG boxes

A quartet of excellence, appreciated by technicians, musicians and collectors for their stability, durability and neutral timbre – a true legacy of American military production.

Test Results:

Valve tested on AMPLITREX AT-1000 Tube Tester:

  • Test Conditions: Va = 350V; Vg2 = 250; Vg = -18V
  • Average 100%: Gm = 5200 ; Ia = 54 mA
  • Test result: reading after 10 minutes of warm-up → VERY STRONG

Valve #1: Gm = 5350 ; Ia = 58.4 mA

Valve #4: Gm = 5200 ; Ia = 58.4 mA

Valve #8: Gm = 5100 ; Ia = 57.0 mA

Valve #9: Gm = 5200 ; Ia = 59.4 mA

Additional Tests Performed:
  • Microphonics: Standard. Tested and approved for use in hi-fi and guitar amplifiers.
  • Output Quality: Excellent – Very strong and stable output, no fluctuations.
  • Short circuits and GAS: Absent.

Conditions:

  • Condition: NOS - NIB - New Old Stock, New In Box - Tested and working - Supplied in original box.
  • Functionality: Fully functional.
  • Cosmetic condition: Excellent – Excellently preserved lettering, minimal signs of wear. See photos for details.
  • Manufacturing Code: 84-13 → RMA/EIA Open Date Code → manufactured 13th week of 1984

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Terms of Sale & Safety

Sales Terms & Product Safety

Each vacuum tube is carefully selected, tested, and verified in our laboratory before shipment. Where stated in the listing, test results, matching data, and declared characteristics refer to measurements performed using the specified test equipment and operating conditions.

Sound descriptions are provided for guidance only and reflect the characteristics generally associated with that particular tube type. Personal sound preferences, tube rolling, or perceived differences between audio systems do not constitute a product defect.

Before installation, please verify the tube’s electrical and mechanical compatibility with your equipment and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

New production and NOS tubes are shipped with a tamper-evident security seal and internal technical documentation to ensure traceability of the product’s condition at the time of shipment.

Product Safety (GPSR)

Vacuum tubes are electronic components intended exclusively for use in compatible equipment and must be installed in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

Due to their historical or vintage nature, certain technical specifications may be based on original datasheets or equivalent technical documentation when documentation from the specific manufacturer is unavailable.

Use only with suitable equipment. Keep out of reach of children.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping & Returns

We ship worldwide using carefully selected express carriers and protective packaging specifically designed for vacuum tubes.

If you change your mind, you may exercise your right of withdrawal within 14 days of delivery, where applicable under the relevant consumer protection laws. The product must be returned complete with its original packaging and accessories, in the same commercial condition in which it was received. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Every returned item undergoes a technical inspection. Installation, use, tube rolling, or any other handling may reduce the product’s commercial value and may affect the refund amount, in accordance with applicable law.

If you believe the product has a lack of conformity, our laboratory will carry out the necessary inspections and apply the remedies provided by the applicable consumer protection legislation.

For further details, Customers are invited to consult the “Terms and Conditions” and “Refund Policy” sections of our website, or to contact us before placing an order.

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