2. amps-preamps
  3. 1155301267

How do the Electro Harmonix 6sn7's sound?

I am curious as to how the EH 6sn7 gold pinned tubes sound relative to the classic vintage tubes like the Tung Sol round plate or the Sylvania W's or RCA grey glass, etc. I have only one 6sn7 tube in my preamp so the sound from this tube is very important and "shapes" the overall sound it get. thanks, Jim
jppenn

Showing 1 response by jtimothya

jtimothya
612 posts
 
At ~$9 a tube, the EH is priced right. I find them toward the yin side of neutral while lacking the depth of tonality I hear in a nice '40's RCA 6SN7GT. They are not as etchy, ringy, and bright as the Chinese varieties I've tried. The EH neither sheds any particular magical light nor grossly offends. If you've only one 6SN7 to buy, why not spring for several used NOS types like you mention and find out what you like - it should be fun. I'll second Andy at Vintage Tube Services as a great person to talk to about that 6SN7 in your preamp.

Here is a link I find helpful: THE 6SN7 ARCHIVE THREAD

Cheers,
Tim
More to discover