Groove tubes gold series gt 6l6 s matched power tubes medium 47 gt rating duet guitar amp tubes are slovakianmade with high power and very aggressive dynamic tone. Although it will work fine in most 6l6 circuits, the kt66 has a higher filament current of 1. The 6l6 provides high power output sensitivity and high efficiency. Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode t.
The jjs are very nice 6l6s to my ear, they sound great and theyre reliable too, very hard to kill. Latest version with support rods to reduce microphonics. The sound is better defined than the electro harmonix with less compression than eh or jj. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. Groove tubes gt6l6ge pentode this is our flagship gt tube, the one we spent nearly 4 years developing from scratch after purchasing the original general electric design, the original rca grid winding machines that made this tube, and tons of the original materials. This black plate tube is focused and tight with crisp, chimey highs. Tubes 6 v6gta 5v6 gt beam pentode description and rating the 6v6gt is a beampower, and low third and higherorder harmonic distortion. The 6l6gcstr has ruggedized construction making it especially suitable for use in musical instrument amplifiers. Groove tubes gt6l6r medium power tube for professional amplifiers, matched pair2 mfr. And their first 6v6s with the allblack glass started as 6l6types, slightly failed specs but passed 6v6 specs and got new smaller black glass envelopes hiding the russian tube construction. The 6v6gt may also be used as a triodeconnected verticaldeflection amplifier in. New gt design with more power and heavy duty components. Beam pentode for af power amplifier applications, 6l6gc datasheet, 6l6gc circuit, 6l6gc data sheet. I will ship with tracking to the continental united states.
Class a1 singl tube pushpull u a 250 v 270 v u g2 250 v 270 v u g1 14 v 17,5 v i a 72 ma 4 ma i g2 5 ma 11 ma r a 22,5 k. Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. Check out our 6l6 tube catalog page for 6l6 tubes we stock. If the page is blank click here rca 6l6gc datasheet. Groove tubes gold series gt6l6s matched power tubes medium 47 gt rating duet guitar amp tubes are slovakianmade with high power and very aggressive dynamic tone. High power type with more highs and lows than other 6l6 types. Taxes are charged in the following regions either by the seller, per their tax policy, or by reverb as a marketplace facilitator. Resistance coupled amplifer cathode grid bias limiting values. Beam pentode for af power amplifier applications, 6l6 gc datasheet, 6l6 gc circuit, 6l6 gc data sheet.
Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power. And their first 6v6s with the allblack glass started as 6l6 types, slightly failed specs but passed 6v6 specs and got new smaller black glass envelopes hiding the russian tube construction. A mediumoutput power tube generally 2025 watts often used in fender professional amplifiers including the bassman, bandmaster, concert, dual showman, hot rod series, pro series, super reverb, tremolux, twin, vibrolux, supersonic, blues deluxe, blues deville and others. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Svetlana 6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode. With all the gt variations, its doubtfull all of the 6l6 line are rated at 500 volts etc. It is still in use in audio applications, especially electric guitar amplifiers.
Groove tubes gt6l6r medium power tube for professional. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. This tube was originally intended to be produced here. Single tube pushpull ua 250 270 v ug2 250 270 v ug1 14 17,5 v ia 72 4 ma ig2 5 11 ma ra 22,5. These are one of the best sounding 6v6 tubes in the market. The gt 6l6s has also been described as sweet and punchy.
The tungsol 6v6 gt is an outstanding tube and i feel it delivers a much smoother overdrive that you could describe as creamy instead of crunchy. The two gl6 tubes were old and not even the same brand so i replaced them with a pair of matched groove tube gt6lbr medium duet amplifier tubes. The preferred oem tube of 50sera fender tweed champ and deluxe amplifiers the tungsol 6v6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps plus heavier plate and grid materials. Tungsol 6l6gc the 6l6gcstr is a beampower tetrode primarily designed for use in audiofrequency power amplifier applications.
Buy groove tubes gt 6v6s medium duet amplifier tube. I agree with the folks whove said that the gt groove tubes rating system is basically just marketing hype. Combining our passion for music with the science of sound, the groove tubes team still employs the same testing, grading and matching disciplines that continue to deliver flawless performance every time. Following the introduction in july 1936 of the 6l6, the potential of the. El34, 6v6, 6l6, etc that the circuit was designed to accommodate. Alaska, hawaii, and international shipments may incur additional charges. H absolute maximum ratings parameter symbol ratings unit mcr1004 200 v mcr1006 400 v peak repetitive offstate voltagenote 1. The electroharmonix is oem in most current guitar amplifiers. The 6p3s output beam tetrode are miniature devices enclosed in glass bulb and are provided with a octal 8pin base, rigit leads and an indirectly heated oxidecoated cathode. Tried nos rca, raytheon nos in a gibson ga5 amp and the eh 6v6 was the most dynamic sounding, good bass clear and open, big sounding from a 8 speaker, creamy highs, and a mid range that only good eq amps will give you.
Gec beam pentode for af power amplifier applications,alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors. They are a russian servo tube that with some creative rebasing and switching a few pinouts worked as an amp tube, somewhat like a 6l6. It can take a very much higher anode voltage than normal for a 6v6. A development of the 6l6 was the 807 a valve that took the basic 6l6 design, but used a top cap connection for the anode to enable it to be used in rf power applications. Ia 1,18 2,45 0,86 1,72 0,48 1,02 ma operating characteristics. I have a 65 fender super reverb amp and noticed the sound just wasnt quite right. The groovetubes website doesnt list data sheets that i can find with the voltage ratings on their tube line 6l6 in particular. This high quality beam tetrode tubes used in output stages of low frequency amplifiers. The result better mids and bottom while keeping the smooth top of the classic 6v6s. For over 30 years, groove tubes have been trusted and demanded by touring professionals and their techs. Choosing and using vacuum tubes includes information on replacement tubes. The two gl6 tubes were old and not even the same brand so i replaced them with a pair of matched groove tube gt 6lb r medium duet amplifier tubes.
Svetlana 6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode the svetlana 6l6gc is a glass envelope beampower tetrode intended for highpower audio amplifier service. Further improving the design, we added gts exclusive. Combining our passion for music with the science of sound, the groove tubes. The tungsol 6v6gt is an outstanding tube and i feel it delivers a much smoother overdrive that you could describe as creamy instead of crunchy. I would vastly prefer jjs to any russian or chinese 6l6 version. The 6l6gc is the current standard, and can withstand higher plate voltages. The groove tubes 6l6s is slovakian made power tube that has a very aggressive, dynamic tone.
The 6l6 first appeared before the second world war, and was widely used in many applications, especially in audio amplifier, finding particular favour in guitar amplifiers. Groove tubes gold series gt6l6r matched power tubes medium 47 gt rating quartet. What is the difference between el84 el34 and 6l6 power. But note, its gain curve is much as any other 6v6 or 6l6 for that matter, so you will not get more or less power out of it unless you seriously mess with the ht and bias of your amp. Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode he svetlana sv6l6gc is a glass envelope beampower tetrode intended for highpower audio amplifier service. Tube datasheets here youll find a modest collection of datasheets for some popular tubes. Buy groove tubes gt6v6s medium duet amplifier tube.
At the time philips had already developed and patented power pentode designs, which were rapidly replacing power triodes due to their greater efficiency. The 6l6 has plenty of headroom and does not break up nearly as quickly as the el84 or el34 tubes. Gtpowered amps have rocked the world in some of the most famous rigs ever played from studio to stage. The beam tetrode design of the 6l6 allowed rca to circumvent philips pentode patent. Because of this, there are many versions by different manufacturers. Close manufacturing specification tolerances and improv ed processing provide improved reliability and superior sonic performance. Triode u a 450 v u g2 450 v w a 30 w pentode u a 500 v u. Octal u f 6,3 v i f c a0,9 a typical characteristic. Gec, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors. Guitarists commonly mean 6l6gc when they simplify, mistakenly speaking about 6l6 as if it is synonymous with 6l6gc this causes confusion but only with those who are aware that the true 6l6 is a slightly different.
Close manufacturing specification tolerances and improved processing provide improved reliability and superior sonic performance. The jjs are very nice 6l6 s to my ear, they sound great and theyre reliable too, very hard to kill. Groove tubes gold series gt6l6s matched power tubes. The electroharmonix 6v6 is warm sounding, with a sweet sustain and crunchy overdrive, making it a very musical tube. It had a metal envelope which was popular at that time for use in radio sets since it was less likely to break than a glass envelope.
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