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6SN7 GTB NOS SYLVANIA CHROME TOP Green Dot Black Plates Tested Tube USA '50s

6SN7 GTB NOS SYLVANIA CHROME TOP Green Dot Black Plates Tested Tube USA '50s

€49,75 EUR
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6SN7GTB NOS SYLVANIA CHROME TOP Green Dot Black Plates Tested Tube Made in USA '57

The 1957 Sylvania 6SN7 GTB , with black plates , chrome top , and green dot selector, represents one of the finest and most consistent NOS configurations in postwar American production. The green dot was a factory-applied marking by Sylvania to identify tubes selected for low noise and low microphony , intended for critical military, professional, and high-end audio applications. The build quality of this generation makes it an excellent choice for stereo tube preamplifiers , driver stages , and dual-mono configurations , where tonal consistency, quietness, and natural musicality are essential requirements.

These valves are distinguished by a transparent and three-dimensional voice , with a neutral but musical character, capable of enhancing the microdynamics without forced colorations.

Bass : tight and well-defined. The low range is articulated, dry, and free of bloat , offering a controlled and stable harmonic foundation. Ideal for maintaining clarity and precision in the lower registers, even with complex passages.

Mids : Clear and natural. The midrange is balanced and free of artifacts , with well-focused vocals and a realistic rendition of acoustic instruments . No artificial emphasis, but a consistent transparency that promotes deep and engaging listening.

Highs : Fine and non-fatiguing. The high range is delicate, extended and airy , with a discreet brilliance and detail perfectly integrated into the musical fabric . Excellent for long listening sessions without fatigue.

Dynamics : Fluid and modulated. The dynamic response is progressive , capable of naturally reproducing minimal nuances , but also of sustaining energetic passages without stiffening. The valve reacts quickly but in a controlled manner, ensuring constant musicality.

Soundstage : Wide and stable. The soundstage is wide and deep , with excellent instrument placement and coherent layering . The stereo image is precise, focused and relaxed .

🎧 Use in Hi-Fi Stereo Amplifiers
An ideal choice for high-end preamps and driver stages, the 6SN7 Sylvania Chrome Top is renowned for its ability to combine transparency and warmth, offering a perfect balance between detail and musicality, making extended listening sessions consistently enjoyable.

🎸 Use in Instrument Amplifiers
While not the primary choice for traditional guitar amps, the Sylvania Chrome Top 6SN7 GTB finds use in boutique designs , jazz guitar amps, and studio-grade circuitry, where transparency and harmonic control are preferred over over-the-top distortion.

🎯 Note for audiophiles and technicians
A rare and valuable NOS selection , quiet and stable , ideal for critical stereo stages, luxury restorations and applications where precision and musicality must coexist. The combination of black plates, chrome top and green dot selection is considered among the most successful of the 1950s Sylvania school.

Test Results:

Valves tested on Amplitrex AT-1000 Tube tester :

  • Test Conditions: Va = 250V, Vg = -8V
  • Average 100% Gm = 2600 ; Ia = 9.0 mA

Valve:

  • Section 1: Gm = 2600 ; Ia = 9.5 mA
  • Section 2: Gm = 2800 ; Ia = 9.8 mA
Additional Tests Performed:
  • Microphonics and Noise : Very Low. Tested and approved for use in hi-fi, including phono stages and guitar amplifiers. Also suitable for V1.
  • Balance: The sections present a coherent overall balance, fully compatible with use in hi-fi and musical amplifiers, in all applications where absolute symmetry between the sections is not required.
  • Output Quality: Excellent – Very strong and stable output, no fluctuations.
  • Short circuits and GAS: Absent.

Conditions:

  • Condition: NOS - New Old Stock - Tested and working - Supplied in our custom box for optimal protection.
  • Functionality: Fully functional.
  • Cosmetic condition: Excellent – Excellently preserved lettering, minimal signs of wear. See photos for details.
  • Manufacturing Code: 166 718 - Manufactured by SYLVANIA USA - 166 → customer EIA code ( Chicago Electronic Engineering Company, Inc., Chicago 47, Ill. ) - 718 → 18th week of 1957

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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.

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