So far this tube in my first factory tests of these, they are pretty darn amazing. Ignore the marketing claims modeled after the rca blackplate as they are nothing like the rca and werent modeled after. Thicker plates, improved heat dissipation, higher transconductance, and increased linearity are just some of the inherent aspects of the new sovtek super 6550s. Many of the vacuumtube amplifiers in modern production are factoryfitted with sovtek valves. The 7199 is a vacuum tube, combining a pentode and triode. This tube features larger plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. Sovtek 12ax7 lps they have very large ribbed plates and great sound reproduction. The 6l6wxt is arguably the most widely used 6l6 in cp installations. The 5881wxt or 58816l6 wgc same tube different base is used as the oem power tube for almost all amps calling for 6l6gcs by fender, mesa, marshall. It is nearly impossible to find data on the tubes output in class ab operation which is what we are concerned with for guitar amps. Platinum matched tubes this new sovtek is modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate.
However, being rated for 500 plate volts with 2 tubes, they will probably handle any guitar amp you are. The sovtek 5881 might be a mediocresounding tube in many applications, but its great at handling high plate voltages. Everyone please stay safe and we are filling orders daily. This 6l6 tube features larger plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. The optimal bias varies from tube to tube, so the tube factories sort them after theyre manufactured and sell tubes that have the same optimal bias together. Wrl globe 65 transmitter modifications page 3 qrz forums. Built to rigid military standards, the 5881 will tolerate higher voltages than any other 6l6. This tube is commonly found relabeled by fender and groove tubes to gt6l6b. Its different than the usual spring reverb sound, kind of more like a plate reverb, to my ears it has some of that pillowy quality.
I swapped the two valves and it redplated in the adjacent socket. They have a little bump in the midrange, tight bass, good top end extension. All were biased to 70%of a 25w maxeven for 6l6s 41ma in this amp after installing. Click and register to be notified when its back in stock again.
Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. They are often used in guitar amplification and include versions of the popular 12ax7, el84, el34, and 6l6. Sovtek militarygrade vacuum tubes are manufactured in saratov, russia, and are well known for their range, from warm and broad to tight and overdriven. It has a winged c logo which indicates the tube was produced at svetlana factory in st. The 6l6s were close enough to each other to make a generalization. A matched pair of sovtek 6l6wxt power vacuum tubes valves. The 6l6wxt has a higher wattage dissipation rating 20 watts over the 5881.
Built to rigid military standards, the sovtek 5881wxt will tolerate higher voltages than most other 6l6 tubes. A matched set of two sovtek 6l6wxt power vacuum tubes valves higher in gain than the 5881wxt with full base sovtek is proud to announce the release. The sovtek 5881wxt tube is a reliable beam tetrode delivering a warm, round tone that sweetens any vintage or modern guitar tube amp design. Seems like the sovtek version one with the back glass is one of their sovtek s.
Warm detailed and well balanced sound this valve has become very popular in audio amplifiers. They are very smooth and well balanced in terms of bass, mids and treble response. I noticed though that one of them started to red plate. The vintage 6l6gc are a 30 watt tube, but so expensive due to audiophile and musician demand. Some amps are selfbiasing and you dont need to manually bias them. Some further investigation shows the stock 6l6 plate dissipation is 24 watts. Sovtek 5881 slim base same as the wxt standard base version but with a slim base for marshalls etc the sovtek 5881 delivers a warm, round tone that sweetens any vintage or modern guitar amp design. The quality of a tube can not be determined by the brightness. As for tone they are very similar with the 5881 breaking up earlier. In the lower left corner you can see the measured plate and screen currents, which are pretty close to the nominal 72 and 5ma.
If you use opera you have to disable opera turbo function to download file. Sovtek mig50 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. This unusual tube variant sometimes called the 6h30, 6n30 or 6n30p was first used in hifi audio by balanced audio technologies. It also features mica spacers with metal springs to eliminate tube rattle and microphonics. Its relatively close to the electroharmonix 12ax7 with a little less gain.
The resulting performance advantages include 5% higher output power, increased reliability, greater headroom, and superior tone. I tried a sovtek 6l6wxt in its place and it too redplated, but the one good 6n3c seems to handle the high filament and plate voltage without a problem so far. I have been reading some old posts discussing the quality of the sovtek 6v6s not the new electro harmonix 6v6s. When you buy power tubes, replace them all at once with a matched set. Sounded good and last a decent amount of time considering how i was punishing them. The sovtek 6h30pi tube is a fantastic tube for highend audio. Almost all of the tube data in commonly available receiving tube handbooks is for. Tried 4 types of 6l6gc jj, ruby, eh, ge, stock sovtek 5881s, and chinese kt66s. Some seller state 5881 wxt is that is only a 19 watt tube. This 6l6wxt is modelled directly off of the rca black plate 6l6gc with larger plates and a different grid structure which increases its ability to handle power 20% greater increase that their 5881wxt tube. A special thanks to all those who work in law enforcement, healthcare and in essential businesses. It is still the best thing sovtek has produced in a 12ax7, with very good gain. The svetlana 6l6gc has the same voltage rating as the sovtek.
Includes matching in any quantity you need at no extra charge. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Mar 29, 2020 the vintage 6l6gc are a 30 watt tube, but so expensive due to audiophile and musician demand. Vacuum tube 6a3, sovtek sovtek 6a3 power triode tube. This new sovtek is modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate. Sovtek vacuum tubes, duet platinum matched, quartet. Ive been gifted a peavey 212 valveking from a friend who has waaay too much gear. The right side might look confusing but you can just focus on the most important parameters, ignoring the second column. Sovtek claims it has 20 percent higher output than their 5881wxt.
The sovtek 6550we was designed to be the finest 6550 ever produced. The sovtek 5881wxt 6l6gc vacuum tube is a reliable beam tetrode that delivers a warm, round tone that sweetens any vintage or modern amplifier design. May 09, 2009 tried 4 types of 6l6gc jj, ruby, eh, ge, stock sovtek 5881s, and chinese kt66s. The large plates make them more prone to microphonics and in combo amps, and high gain preamp stages. Seems like the sovtek version one with the back glass is one of their sovteks.
Sovtek is a brand of vacuum tube owned by mike matthews s new sensor corporation and. I am more comfortable with the sovtek 6l6wxt 500 volt plate rating. Mar 29, 2020 some further investigation shows the stock 6l6 plate dissipation is 24 watts. This 6l6wxt is modelled directly off of the rca black plate 6l6gc with larger plates and a different grid structure which increases its ability to. Ps did i see that someone out there was doing some characteristic curve traces on these. It is a reliable, low cost replacement, and its probably what you have in there now. I do not know when they will be released to the public, but if the 100 samples i went though follow through to production, they will be a cool contender in the 12ax7 market, and probably at the same price as the wa or. They have very large ribbed plates and great sound reproduction. Also some files are djvu so you need djvu viewer to open them. Originally, sovtek guitar amplifier valves were claimed to have been. Please read the sovtek 5881 wxt 6l6 wgc tube guide if you havent. Ecc83 12ax7wcsovtek sovtek the sovtek 12ax7wc is the same valve as the wawb versions but it is factory selected for fender for low noise, low.
Here youll find a modest collection of datasheets for some popular tubes. The sovtek 5881 wxt6l6 wgc tube guide ii cracking the sovtek tube code. Question is there a way to avoid having to bias my tube amp when replacing tubes. This valve is a medium to high gain double triode with long structure anode plates.
This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. If this describes the rig you use, then this is one of two modern tubes you should consider. Moderate gain compared to the jj tesla and tung ground. Sovtek 5881wxt 6l6gc vacuum tube features cryoacoustic treatment by music direct for better sound and longer life. Typically, the pentode was used for the input stage, and the triode as a phase inverter. My sovtek 5881 wxt 6l6 wgc tube guide has been immensely popular, and i thank everyone for the many emails i receive. So is the 6p3s, but that is a different tube to the 6p3se. Unfollow sovtek 12ax7 tube to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vacuum tube 6550we, sovtek antique electronic supply. Sovtek is a brand of vacuum tube owned by mike matthewss new sensor corporation and manufactured in saratov, russia. In addition, some files are archived, so you need winzip or winrar to open that files. Pss data suggests these can be operated at very high accelerations, so how bout some groovin tube amps for space shuttle mig crews. It has a 20 percent higher output than the sovtek 5881wxt.
Stick with the jj6v6gts or grab some svetlana c 6l6gc or sovtek 6l6wxt. Wrl globe 65 transmitter modifications page 4 qrz forums. These tubes are very rugged, reliable, and sound great. Also i switched over to 6l6s, the tonal differences between the jj kt88s and the sovtek 6l6wxts i have are pretty minor, but the pt was getting pretty hot with the kt88s. Question is there a way to avoid having to bias my tube amp. The 6l6wxt are good quality valves and i am pleased with them. El84sovtek sovtek the sovtek el84 has been the industry standard go to el84 for over 20 years.
I purchased the sovtek 6l6 valves to replace electro harmonix 6l6 valves in my kustom. If you cannot download this file, try it with chrome or firefox. Pss data suggests these can be operated at very high accelerations, so how bout some. Chances are if an amp uses 6l6style output tubes, it has sovtek 5881s in its sockets. Few have a very good report on the floors clean, although i prefer the electroharmonix is more colorful, but my taste above the lamp is made to be phase inverting amplifier of the push pull, my amp are equipped in this. Fullsize base allows for easy installation in vintage amplifiers. If you have an audio research amp, this is the tube you want. One of the toughest tubes ever is the sovtek 58816l6wgbits really not a 5881 but it will handle huge plate volts though overall power is just a. A 5881 6l6gb is a 24 watt plate dissipation tube thus will work and appears the plate overvoltage is not an issue.
Marshall, fender and mesa boogie mesa relabels as the mesa 6l6 452 use them more than any other 6l6. We burnin, test, and match all of our sovtek tubes. The base is the black plastic part the the pins stick out of on the bottom of. They have about 20% lower output than a true 6l6gc. Question is there a way to avoid having to bias my tube. Quote the sovtek 6l6wxt is so heavy duty it has the 6550 tube plate inside with 18 removed from the fins. Open for business music is a vital source of comfort, and it can help us get through these difficult and frustrating times. They introduced it to the audiophile world in the 1990s.
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