Mullard ECL86 / 6GW8 – NOS/NIB – GE Branding – Awesome 1964

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1964 Mullard ECL86 / 6GW8 – NOS/NIB – GE Branded – Fully Tested

Key Features:

Tube Type: ECL86 / 6GW8 (triode + power pentode combo tube)

Manufacturer: Mullard

Branding: GE (General Electric)

Date Code: 1964

Getter: O-Halo

Condition: NOS (New Old Stock) / NIB (New In Box)

Packaging: Original GE tube box (note: some external wear)

📊 Test Results (Triplett 3444):

Pentode Section:

Gm: 12,000 (Min Good: 6,500 | Avg New: 10,000)

mA: 53

Triode Section:

Gm: 1,560 (Min Good: 970 | Avg New: 1,500)

mA: 1.1

✅ No shorts, gas, leakage, noise, or microphonics detected.

🎛️ Compatibility:

Used in a wide range of integrated tube amps and vintage gear, including:

Shindo Aurieges L linestage

Sennheiser Orpheus headphone amp

Telefunken Hymnus 1962

Revox Model 40

Grundig SO 190

Hammond M-100

Headamp Aristaeus (2007)

🧰 Notes:

The Mullard ECL86 is prized for clarity, warmth, and low-noise performance in compact amp circuits. This NOS example is strong-testing and GE-branded — perfect for tone-sensitive builds or restorations.

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Inv. # 7-1 88812826