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Best 6SN7 TUBES out there

hi, looking for best 6SN7 tubes to compliment my Cary Audio SL 80 F1 signature intergrated amp? I have old NOS 6SN7 made in China and have tried Shugaung NATURAL SOUND CV181-T / 6SN7...not overly impressed. Tried 1952 Slyvania bad boys, but tubes were dead. Listen to all kinds of music but prefer clear kids to high vs huge bass slam. Any ideas and places to go other than tube depot or tube store? Looking for reputable on.line store with NOS type tubes, unless you feel there are better new tubes. Thank you.
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Excellent thanks I will contact him.
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@Johns I will take your advice on the new Shuguang Dawning Series WE6SN7 PLUS tubes. Who did you buy them from? Thanks!
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Fortunately a fellow audigon member was kind enough to lend me a pair of Amperex Navy-CEP 6922/7308s (early 60's, grey shield, large halo getter and a pair of Ken Rad VT-231s (early 40's, w/black, staggered plates and copper rods) to try. For those who are interested in how they sound in my Cary Audio SL-80 F1 signature,  let me know. Thanks everyone for your input. 
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