Cello, Thanks. The 6SN7 tubes like the Kenrad, Raytheon, Tung-sol & GE are apprantely good. Which ones do you recommend?
Looking forward to the pre.
Looking forward to the pre.
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Jay461, I highly recommend the Tungsol round Plates VT-231/6SN7. There are three types that I have. Looking at the top (clear glass), both filaments are horseshoe shape but one is oriented on the same direction, and the other type is 180 degrees from each other. Also, I have a pair with 180 degrees horse shoe filament but the plate that supports the filament are complete circle instead of an oblong type. All of them sounds great! On my Chenin, I tried RCA gray glass, Kenrad VT231 staggered plates, Sylvania VT231 bottom getter, and Raytheon VT231's with good results but nothing comes close to the Tungsols. goodluck |
Jay461, . Regarding 6sn7 tube choices: For me, in my system, The Tungsol Black Glass Round Plate NOS are the best by a wide margin. . The TungsolÂs are hard to find but well worth the effort/money. . Try Bob Malecki at www.tubeseller.com or email him directly at tubeseller.com - best to email him and tell you what you are looking for. He specializes only in 6SN7's. He is not cheap, but quite honest and all of the tubes I have gotten from him have been excellent quality. . You can email him and if he does not have a tube in stock he will contact you when he finds a pair matching what you want. . Also try Brendan Biever at www.tubeworld.com or email him at [email protected]. Great inventory of all types of tubes - expensive, but honest and great quality tubes. . I think you are better off paying a bit more on the expensive tubes from a reputable dealer who will stand behind his products. . Good luck - you are going to have some fun. . |
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