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In Reply to: RE: To clarify... posted by Vinyl Valet on June 29, 2015 at 18:04:19
There are so many classic NOS and good testing OS 6dj8/6922 floating around I can't figure why people even bother with new production tubes. I can see the argument with costly power tubes but 9 pin tubes? The NOS tubes sound better and last longer. What's not to like?
I have tried the EH in my ARC preamp (phono section) and it is my least favorite by a long shot. Grainy is right. Not familiar with the JJ or Genelex.
Those using lesser tubes in multi thousand dollar preamps are doing themselves a big disservice IMO.
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The Genalex is a superb tube, that's why. It's also available in quantity and in matched and/or low noise selected sets which is a real advantage over old stock. Quite often I get feedback that the Genalex is better than the OS that were in use prior to obtaining the Genalex.
The EH (aka 6H23P-EV) is not as good sounding (not that it sounds bad!), but it is extremely rugged which makes it quite useful. It is also a very good value since it is quite inexpensive.
IMHO those are good reasons for people to consider the new production Russian tubes.
Hi Jim!
As I mentioned, I have not heard the Genelex reissue so I can't argue as to how it would compare to a good Amperex or Telefunken or Siemens. I use those exclusively in my ARC and they sound great (but each is different) and I have never had one go noisy on me although I roll them regularly.
Quite often I find these for the same or less than the Genelex.
If people with megabuck preamps like the CJ Art don't try some NOS tubes how will they really know if the Genelex is that good? Try different tubes that's all I say. Maybe I will even try the Genelex if you think it is that good.
I agree - if the budget allows check out as many as you can - both new and old stock.
I do get a lot of positive comments on the Genalex. It has significantly more warmth than any of the other current production 6922 tubes which is a welcome improvement for many. That warmth and lack of harshness was often the reason the Amperex/Mullard tubes were so well liked. You might want to give the GLs a try - I suspect you'll enjoy them.
Thanks for the post!
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