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SYLVANIA

USN 6922 SYLVANIA USA Gold Pin Horseshoe Getter Military Grade Amplitrex Tested

USN 6922 SYLVANIA USA Gold Pin Horseshoe Getter Military Grade Amplitrex Tested

692,00 RON
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USN 6922 SYLVANIA USA Gold Pin – Horseshoe Getter – 1962 – Military Grade – Amplitrex Tested – STRONG

Description:

This USN 6922 SYLVANIA , produced in the USA in 1962, is a military version intended for the US Navy, built to more stringent specifications than the civilian production.

This is an authentic SYLVANIA USA production , with construction features typical of the first half of the 60s:

  • Gold Pins
  • Horseshoe Getter
  • Robust and compact Sylvania internal structure
  • Original USN markings
  • Certified US military production

A 6922 USA with a solid, stable and consistent character.

Sound Characteristics

The Sylvania USA Military 6922s are distinguished by a balanced and controlled timbre setting.

Bass: Compact and well-articulated, with good control and a sense of stability.

Mids: Clean and linear, with excellent vocal intelligibility and natural rendering of voices.

Highs: Defined but not aggressive, with an orderly and never fatiguing brilliance.

Dynamics: Fast and precise, suitable for sensitive circuits.

Soundstage: Stable and well-centered image, with good focus.

It is a valve for those seeking American reliability and neutrality , rather than overt romanticism.

🎧 Use in Hi-Fi Amplifiers

Ideal for:

  • MM / MC phono stages
  • Tube DACs
  • Headphone amplifiers with single 6922
  • Line preamplifiers
  • Guitar Amplifiers (also in V1)

Microphonics were found to be low during testing, making it suitable even for sensitive circuits.

🎯 Note for audiophiles and technicians

This is not a rebranded European production, but a real military USA SYLVANIA .

It is proposed as:

  • Valve selected
  • VTT Class: STRONG
  • Electrically coherent and stable
  • Ready for real-world use in hi-fi or instrumental systems

It is not offered as a NOS collectible, but as a reliable and high-performance component.

Test Results

Tested on AMPLITREX AT-1000 Tube Tester

Voltage Test: Va = 90V ; Vg = -1.2V
Average 100%: Gm = 12.5 ; Ia = 15.0 mA
TEST RESULT: STRONG

Valve :

  • Section 1 : Gm = 9.32; Ia = 11.0 mA
  • Section 2 : Gm = 9.28; Ia = 10.0 mA

Additional Tests Performed:
  • Microphonics: Low. Tested and approved for use in hi-fi, including phono stages and guitar amplifiers, including V1.
  • Balance: The sections are coherent and well aligned, making the valve also suitable for use as a phase inverter in hi-fi and instrumental applications.
  • Output Quality: Excellent – ​​Strong and stable output, no fluctuations.
  • Short circuits and GAS: Absent.

Conditions:

  • Condition: Vintage tubes - Tested and in perfect working order. Shipped in our custom box for optimal protection.
  • Functionality: Fully functional.
  • Aesthetic condition: Very good – Clearly legible writing with minor signs of wear, no obvious defects. See photos for details.
  • Manufacturing Code: 62-26 → RMA/EIA Open Date Code → manufactured week 26 of 1962

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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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    Please understand that the writing on the glass of vintage valves has become very delicate over the years and comes off easily. You must handle them with extreme care to avoid this. Wear and damage to the writing on the valves reduces their market value and causes damage. Please exercise extreme caution.

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