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Made at the JSC Svetlana factory in St. Petersburg, Russia. These tubes are now known as 'Winged C's' (or SED in the USA) and have the justifiable reputation as the best quality tubes in current production in the world.
Russian military standards and meticulous quality control ensure that these tubes are not only durable but also deliver the sound quality you expect of the legendary 'SVETS'. These tubes are used as original equipment by many high quality tube amp makers including: Aguilar Amplification - Audio Research - Bogner Amplification - Conrad Johnson - Convergent Audio Technology - Manley Laboratories - Mesa Engineering - Mutine - Rogue Audio - Thor Audio - Vacuum Tube Logic - VHT Amplification.
updated August 20, 2010
6L6GC
The 'Winged C' 6L6GC is a glass envelope beam-power tetrode intended for high-power audio amplifier service. Close manufacturing specification tolerances and processing provide high reliability and superior sonic performance. Design and construction based on the Sylvania 6L6GC/STR387. Extra rugged construction for use in music amplifiers - thick mica spacers and extra bracing. Gold-plated grid and precise grid/screen alignment. Base fits into Fender socket clamps. This is, without a doubt, one of the best sounding 6L6 types available today and it sounds every bit as rich and detailed as the original RCA black-plate from the 1960s. This tube works well in Golden Tube Audio amps, vintage hi-fi gear such as the McIntosh MC30. SV6L6GCs are available in singles, matched pairs and quads. This tube is now standard equipment in Mesa-Boogie and many other 6L6 guitar amplifiers. A recent published Power Tube Taste Test in Guitar Player Magazine rated the WC 6L6GC as the best-sounding new 6L6GC! |
Prices in Australian
Dollars
Quantity No GST GST included Single 47.27 52.00 Matched pair 94.55 104.00 Matched Quartet 109.09 208.00 |
6550C
The 'Winged C' 6550C is a significant improvement over the original GE 6550A. Improvements have been made in its design that perfectly aligns grids to reduce plate heating. This tube is powerful sounding with great bass slam, musical mids and detailed, but not harsh highs. It is built like a tank and will be a very long-lasting component. More high-end manufacturers use the WC 6550C in their equipment including Audio Research. According to most OEMs, experts and end-users, this the best new 6550 type available. It is a high power beam power tetrode intended for ultra-linear audio frequency power amplification service. It has increased cathode emission from new cathode materials, gold plated grid with precise grid/screen alignment and gives stable operation from extended processing and aging. |
Prices
in Australian Dollars
Quantity No GST GST included Single 89.09 98.00 Matched pair 178.18 196.00 Matched Quartet 356.36 392.00 |
EL34
(ALSO KNOWN AS 6CA7) The 'Winged C' EL34 is almost an exact copy of the classic Mullard EL34 Type III and is the perfect tube for any EL34 hi-fi amplifier - new or vintage, Marshall guitar amps and other EL34 applications. In fact, Marshall now installs the WC EL34 in all of their guitar amplifiers. The sound is rich, musical and detailed. A recent published Power Tube Taste Test in Guitar Player Magazine rated the WC EL34 as the best-sounding new EL34! It is intended for ultra-linear audio frequency power amplification service in either pentode or triode connection and single or push-pull/parallel tube applications. It has an indirectly-heated oxide cathode, which may be DC operated for absolute best hum and noise performance. This tube is manufactured to the original Mullard design and gives electrical and audio performance very similar to that of the original Mullard EL34. |
Prices
in Australian Dollars
Quantity No GST GST included Single 45.36 49.90 Matched pair 90.72 99.80 Matched Quartet 181.44 199.60 |
KT88
The 'Winged C' KT88 is a direct descendant of the original Gold Lion KT88 from Genalex in the UK. The tube uses hard and thick glass, the plate structure is similar to the original Gold Lion with with tri-metal anode plates and screen grid coolers for cooler operation. Screen grid material is gold-plated to better control emissions and improve sonics. This tube was designed at the request of Sidney Corderman, Chief Engineer for McIntosh who is using them in the legendary MC2000 amplifier. The WC KT88 offers a significant improvement over any of the current-production KT88s in terms of sonics and reliability. A perfect match for Dynaco, McIntosh, Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, Quicksilver, Harman-Kardon and most new equipment that uses KT88 or 6550 tubes. Available in precision matched pairs or matched quads.It is a glass-envelope beam power tetrode. It is intended for audio frequency power amplification service. Patterned on the original MOV/GEC design, it has the classic British tetrode sound that the US could not imitate with the 6550. Like other 'Winged C' power tubes, it has a rugged design, increased cathode emission and improved grid/screen alignment. |
Prices
in Australian Dollars
Quantity No GST GST included Single 98.18 108.00 Matched pair 196.36 216.00 Matched Quartet 392.73 432.00 |
