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Best 6sn7 for a Magnum Rogue 99?

Hello, I realize that this topic has been discussed before, but I'm looking for more of a palaple, 3d, and warmer low end midrange without sacrificing the lows and highs. Currently using the Russian nos tubes that came with my Magnum upgrade. My system consists of: Cary 303/100 cdp, Magnum Rogue 99, Innersound esl amp, and Magnepan 1.6qr's. People in the past have suggested American tubes(Sylvania,Ge,etc.). Thanks for any suggestions.
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david99
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the Russians are pretty good.I have some myselfin my 99.They replaced some G.E.'s. The Russians are 'maybe' a tad better in the mids.Its close.
david99
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Ed- the Russian Brad and I speak of is not a current production tube.It is NOS and pretty nice sounding.
as good as a (USA made) G.E.
I got mine from Mark at Rogue Audio.All I know about it is NOS Russian.I can't tell anything else about it because all the writing on the boxes is in Russian..:~)
david99
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Brad-When I bought my new 99 I ordered it with NOS G.E.'s
I lived with those for a year or so.
Mark contacted me and asked if I'd want some NOS Russian's he was thinking of offering in the 99's and he wanted my opinion of them.
I find the G.E.'s and Russian's very similar sounding.
The Russians 'maybe' have a tad deeper bass.Its real close though.
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