6SN7 is a dual triode vacuum tube with an eight-pin octal base. It provides a medium gain. The 6SN7 is basically two 6J5 triodes in one envelope.
6SN7 vacuum tube dual triode made by Raytheon
Soviet version 6Н8С
6SN7 by JJ Electronic
Dual triodes
A vacuum tube, electron tube, valve, or tube, is a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes to which an electric potential difference has been applied.
Later thermionic vacuum tubes, mostly miniature style, some with top cap connections for higher voltages
Hot tubes in an audio power amplifier, emitting their distinctive red-orange glow
Illustration representing a primitive triode vacuum tube and the polarities of the typical DC operating potentials. Not shown are the impedances (resistors or inductors) that would be included in series with the C and B voltage sources.
Radio station signal generator with vacuum tubes