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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Tube-o-phile Circle => Topic started by: Emil on 10 Dec 2023, 06:55 pm

Title: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: Emil on 10 Dec 2023, 06:55 pm
I know they are 6sN7s
Are they anything special?

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=259577)

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=259578)


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=259579)



Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 10 Dec 2023, 07:16 pm
If they are vintage/NOS and new they are desirable.
Grafited tubes are some rare but block the cathodes view.
They are CRT or D getter?
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: JakeJ on 10 Dec 2023, 07:22 pm
Can you take photo of the date codes?  Might help narrow down where they were made if we know when.
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: Emil on 10 Dec 2023, 07:31 pm
Can you take photo of the date codes?  Might help narrow down where they were made if we know when.

Hi Jake
Can't find any other markings besides what is shown

Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: Emil on 10 Dec 2023, 07:35 pm

I have no use for these and thought about selling them but have no idea how to go about selling tubes.
All I can tell you is that they work

Anyone interested PM me
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: Rusty Jefferson on 10 Dec 2023, 07:52 pm
I know they are 6sN7s
Are they anything special?....
Possibly. They may be a sought after type of VT-231 and worth a few hundred dollars if in new condition and quiet. I always suggest people sent their tubes to Andy at Vintage Tube Services and for a small fee he will test and grade them. Then you've got a starting point for selling without having to worry about someone receiving them and complaining about condition or microphonics. If you can't be bothered then sell them cheap and "as is, no returns".
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 10 Dec 2023, 07:54 pm
I have no use for these and thought about selling them but have no idea how to go about selling tubes.
All I can tell you is that they work

Anyone interested PM me
Oval mica are rare 1940s years. This site quoted $225/out of stock.
https://www.vivatubes.com/tests-nos-vintage-tung-sol-usa-ctl-6sn7gt-black-true-round-plate-smoked-tube/
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: JakeJ on 10 Dec 2023, 11:33 pm
And another example. (https://www.tubedepot.com/products/tungsol-vt231-6sn7gt-round-plates)

Looks like that recommendation to send them to Andy for testing and grading, and to get a value that is accurate, is a sound one.
Title: Re: What exactly do I have here?
Post by: Emil on 11 Dec 2023, 02:54 pm
Thanks everyone :thumb: