Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05

Hi

Just an update.

I have tried using the RCA 6SN7 GT Grey Glass in the balanced input buffer positions with a quad of the stock EH in the positive and negative, left and right gain positions. This made the treble warmer and filled out the midrange - but probably a wee bit too much as some vocals got a bit chesty. I am guessing if I used RCA's all throughout it may be too much of a good thing. Using the stock EH in the balanced input buffer postions and a quad of RCA 6SN7 GT Grey Glass in the positive and negative, left and right gain positions did not do much to tame the bright treble - I am guessing the phase gain positions do not have as much of an impact as the balanced input positions(?).

I am trying to get a quad of early Sylvania 6SN7 GT's which are Chrome Domes but of the same construction as the 6SN7W's with black plates - has anyone heard these and how do you think they will sound with the RCA's in the balanced input buffer?

I think the Sylvania will provide a ton of clarity which might not be what you need. I had them in my Rogue and took them out fairly quickly as they had too much energy. Your mileage may vary. The Sylvania GTB of mid 50's vintage may work better.

I have read elsewhere that the Suguang Treasure CV181 tubes don't physically fit into the Cary SLP-05. Can someone (Jtran?) confirm if these tubes actually fit through the chassis?

The new Pavane CV181 (6SN7) would fit.

Jtran - there is no Psvane CV181 (6SN7). Do you mean the Shuguang Treasure 6SN7?