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Unleash the relentless power of your amplifier with the Tube Amp Doctor - 5881 WXT Premium Power Tubes. Engineered with an aggressive modern character, these tubes infuse your sound with a unique bite, allowing it to pierce through on stage. Favored by well-known brands such as Fender®, Engl®, and Mesa Boogie®, and hand-selected for premium quality, these tubes have undergone rigorous testing to ensure superior performance. Delivering slightly less power than a 6L6GC, but with a distinctive upper-mid range edge, the TAD 5881WXT is the top choice for hard rock enthusiasts and low-tuned guitar players. Each tube is accurately matched with identical Plate Current and Transconductance, ensuring seamless operation. With a 6-month guarantee, they are not merely premium - they are a symbol of relentless pursuit for audio excellence. Compliant with RohS, these tubes are a perfect blend of passion, precision, and power.

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Tube Amp Doctor - 5881 WXT Premium Power Tube

Step into a higher plane of tonal intensity with the Tube Amp Doctor's 5881 WXT Premium Power Tube. With its reputation as a supremely reliable 6L6GC type tube, this robust little amp component offers a savagely modern and strikingly aggressive character to your sound output. Engineered to produce a dynamic upper mid-range bite that guarantees your sound slicing assertively through any stage mix, this tube may produce slightly less power than a 6L6GC, but punches way above its weight in raw sonic charisma.

Favoured by the likes of Fender, Engl, and Mesa Boogie, musicians knee-deep in hard rock genres or those with a penchant for low-tuned guitar melodies will find themselves drawn towards the perfect symphony of power and control offered by the 5881WXT. The seal of 'Premium Selected' that each power tube boasts is certainly not for show – it signifies an arduous journey through a battery of stringent tests that include Plate Current, Amplification, Microphonic, Sonic, Shock and Listening tests followed by a detailed scrutiny for shorts and leakage, ensuring only the robust and the sonically superior make the grade. And that's not it – each tube is subject to TAD's Premium RT-Matching, which ensures absolute equivalence of Plate Current and Transconductance.

For unparalleled sonic power, precision and consistency, accept nothing less than the Tube Amp Doctor - 5881 WXT Premium – Power Tubes. RohS Compliant and backed by a sturdy 6-month warranty, you can trust the TAD 5881 WXT to give your amp the voice it deserves.

Features:

  • 6L6GC type tube: Offers a blend of dependability and a unique modern, aggressive character that enhances your sound with a specialised upper mid-range bite.
  • Premium Selected: Each tube has undergone exhaustive tests like Plate Current, Amplification, Low Noise, Sonic, and Listening tests, ensuring only the best-performing and most reliable tubes reach the customers.
  • RT-Matching: Advanced TAD Premium RT-Matching guarantees uniformity of Plate Current and Transconductance between power tubes – an assurance of consistent performance and synchronized operation.
  • Robust 6-month warranty: Offers peace of mind with a robust 6-month warranty protecting against quality irregularities.
  • RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in accordance with environmental standards, making the product safer for both the user and the environment.
  • Superior sound: Favored by industry giants such as Fender, Engl, Mesa Boogie and more, this power tube is the go-to choice for musicians seeking superior sound quality.

Benefits:

  • Superior performance: The 5881WXT's modern and aggressive character promises to elevate your performance, offering a distinct upper mid-range bite that ensures your sound stands out on stage.
  • Reliability: Premium selected and extensively tested, these power tubes are built to last and offer dependable performance.
  • Consistent sound: With RT-Matching ensuring absolute consistency in Plate Current and Transconductance, you’ll experience consistent, balanced audio power output from all tubes.
  • Peace of mind: Rest easy knowing your investment is safeguarded with a robust 6-month warranty and quality checks.
  • RoHS Compliance: Contributes towards a safer environment without compromising on your enjoyment of unparalleled quality of sound.
  • Preferred by professionals: Used by professional musicians world over, bring the sound and quality of pro-grade equipment to your performance or studio.
Specification Information
Type 6L6GC
Character Modern and Aggressive
Power Level Slightly less than 6L6GC
Unique Features A special bite in the upper mid range
Recommended Use Hard rock and low-tuned guitar playing
Compatibility Used by Fender®, Engl®, Mesa Boogie® and more
Premium Selected Passed Plate Current (PC) and Amplification (TC) Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Tests, Listening Tests, Shorts & Leakage Tests
Matching RT-Matching of Power Tubes with identical Plate Current (PC) and Transconductance (TC)
Warranty 6 months for the quality criteria mentioned above
Compliance RohS Compliant

In conclusion, the Tube Amp Doctor - 5881 WXT Premium - Power Tubes elevate the audio experience to an unparalleled level of intensity and precision. They epitomize a rigorous quality assurance process, marked with the coveted 'Premium Selected' seal that represents unbeatable durability and superior sonic output. Moreover, the impeccable RT-Matching ensures absolute symmetry in plate current and transconductance count, resulting in unmatched consistency and power. Whether you aim to stand out in a hardcore rock band or are simply driven by an opus of low-tuned melodies, these tubes rightly encapsulate power and control in a singular, stellar package. Step up from the ordinary and into an audacious sound landscape tailor-made for the passionate and the persistent. Reach out to The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, and amplify your world with the Tube Amp Doctor - 5881 WXT Premium - Power Tubes today. Experience unwavering quality, extraordinary performance, and the reassurance of a sturdy 6-month warranty. It's time to lend your amp the voice it truly deserves.

ℹ Specifications
Specification Information
Type 6L6GC
Character Modern and Aggressive
Power Level Slightly less than 6L6GC
Unique Features A special bite in the upper mid range
Recommended Use Hard rock and low-tuned guitar playing
Compatibility Used by Fender®, Engl®, Mesa Boogie® and more
Premium Selected Passed Plate Current (PC) and Amplification (TC) Low Noise Test, Microphonic Test, Sonic Tests, Shock Tests, Listening Tests, Shorts & Leakage Tests
Matching RT-Matching of Power Tubes with identical Plate Current (PC) and Transconductance (TC)
Warranty 6 months for the quality criteria mentioned above
Compliance RohS Compliant
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