6AS7GA / 6080 GE NOS NIB Military Green Label – Matched Pair for OTL Amplifiers – Made in USA 1986
Direct 6080 Replacement – AMPLITREX Tested – VERY STRONG – High-Current OTL Matching at 55 mA
Description
Not just a "matched" pair: two GE 6AS7GA NOS NIB selected on Amplitrex at high current to offer stability, uniformity, and consistent behavior in compatible OTL applications.
Designed for OTL amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and 6AS7 / 6080 family circuits, this pair is selected at 55 mA per section in Auto Bias to verify the tubes' behavior under demanding conditions and identify electrically very consistent specimens.
The final matching is performed primarily by comparing the grid voltage (Vg) required for each section to reach the same anode current of 55 mA, with the Gm used as an additional parameter for electrical consistency.
The tubes have achieved a VERY STRONG classification, with stable emission, well-balanced sections, consistent behavior between the two tubes, and no shorts, gas, or instability.
These are authentic GE NOS NIB – New Old Stock, New In Box – never used, from DLA – Defense Logistics Agency military stock. Manufactured by General Electric, Made in USA 1986, Owensboro, Kentucky plant, with military green GE silk screen and original packaging.
The construction features black plates, a robust internal structure, and a domed chrome getter. The manufacturing code 86-48 identifies the 48th week of 1986.
Sonically, they offer a solid and musical performance, with full and controlled bass, natural mids, sweet highs, and fluid dynamics.
Ideal for those seeking an American NOS pair selected for:
• OTL headphone amplifiers
• compatible OTL amplifiers
• equipment designed for 6AS7GA / 6080
• high-current hi-fi circuits
• power regulators and buffers
A GE military NOS pair genuinely tested and selected by Vacuum Tubes Treasures, designed for those looking for authentic, strong, stable 6AS7GA tubes ready for serious OTL applications.
Test Results
Tubes tested on AMPLITREX AT-1000 Tube Tester
Test Conditions
Va = 230V
Vg = Auto Bias
Target anode current: 55 mA per section
Dissipation: approx. 12.6 W per section
Warm-Up: ≥ 600 seconds for cathode thermal stabilization
Note on matching protocol:
The conditions indicated above constitute the selection point used by VTT to verify tube behavior at high current. They do not necessarily represent the operating point of the specific amplifier, which depends on the design and its bias circuit.
Tube #7
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Section 1 → Gm = 3140 ; Ia = 55 mA ; Vg = -120 V
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Section 2 → Gm = 3670 ; Ia = 55 mA ; Vg = -110 V
Tube #24
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Section 1 → Gm = 3330 ; Ia = 55 mA ; Vg = -117 V
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Section 2 → Gm = 3440 ; Ia = 55 mA ; Vg = -116 V
Additional tests
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Microphonics: standard, suitable for hi-fi and musical use
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Emission: excellent, stable, no fluctuations
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Shorts and gas: absent
Custom matching for OTL amplifiers
We have a large stock of NOS GE 6AS7GA tubes and can, upon request, prepare selected and carefully matched sets larger than quartets, including pairs, quartets, octets, and larger configurations, for the most demanding OTL applications.
Availability may vary. Please contact us before purchasing to verify the feasibility of the desired configuration.
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