General Electric / 6550A-GENERAL ELECTRIC USA JAN
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The General Electric 6550A has become one of the great classic valves that really define the sound of audio. The military USA made General Electric Jan 6550A is regarded as the best 6550 ever made and has a huge audio following by users of Conrad Jonson and Audio Research amplifiers.
So this is what you have here and defiantly the last chance to get an original 6550A valve.
These are the full JAN specification with the green print and have 6550a USA acid edged into the glass.
The view of many audiophile's particularly Audio Research owners the Jan General Electric 6550A valve outperformed the legendary GEC KT88 in their amplifiers. When you consider that GEC KT88 are now selling for between £1000 to £1500 a pair The General Electric Jan 6550A are a real bargain
The GE 6550A has a sonic punch that hits you in the chest and fluidness in the bass is like no other, the valve has an airy openness and clarity in the treble which makes it excel in audio applications. The top end sings and has a detailed sound especially on stringed instrument. The bass end on the GE is deep and powerful with clear note clarity and definition.
We have special sets of precisely matched U.S.A made General Electric JAN 6550A which have undergone a controlled burn in process to ensure stability. Then tested for cathode heater insulation, gas and continuity before finally undergoing our bust testing to ensure complete reliability and then matched on anode current and plate current.
The General Electric 6550A soundstage is huge making the amps sound powerful and in command of the music. They are not cheap, but then quality never is cheap and if you want the best then look no further than the classic Jan 6550A from General Electric.
We have very limited stock on this item which is available in specially selected matched pairs and quads
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