6SN7 vs 12SN7


I have a pre-amplifier that can use either 6 SN7 or 12SN7 ( with jumpers on the circuit board).  The manufacturer suggests there is little sonic difference between the two ( within same branding and era etc).  Has anyone direct experience with these two tubes?

mpomerantz

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as old stock tubes go 6sn7 octals are still relatively plentiful as many many many were used in mass market television production - they are still relatively cheap and the us made ones by ge sylvania and rca (under various brand names) sound very good, very spacious, and are usually well balanced side to side, no need to pay nosebleed prices for these and the common variants