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In Reply to: Is the new JJ 6v6-S a suitable replacement for a 6v6-GT? posted by Mike D on March 29, 2006 at 16:33:51:
In order of wonderfulness,Tung-Sol Russian whatever,
ElectroHarmonix as above.
Interestingly, these have almost (welding
pattern) identical plate structures. Both
have terrific sound and bulletproof operating
consistency. The Tung-Sol are a little more
dynamically robust, tonally rich. Just a
little.To me, these two trump every NOS 6V6 I have
experienced. As the purveyor of a commercial
6V6 amp, I am in hog heaven.Aloha,
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Is this enough to tip the mind? Placebo effects are real and serve as the basis for most high end audio, especially tweeks.Yes, the Russian high end 6V6GT is a nice tube, possibly the best.
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The EH has the typical Novisibursk setup; bottom getter, 'chinese hat' getter pan. The Tung-Sol has top getter, 'halo' getter pan, a little different rod structure. The plates themselves are almost identical, except that the EH has three or four dozen little spot welds holding the plate halves together, where the TS has a very pretty continuous weld.I like them both, but so far, the Tung-Sol is just a little better.
Aloha,
I have noticed some of the "re-issuse" tubes have steep prices. The EH 6v6 is nice and cheap. Regardless thanks for the info, I will have to give the Tung-Sol a try.
They're a little higher than the EH, but not bad. I pay about $40 for a quartet of EH, shipped; and about $48 for the Tung-Sol. Not bad, when guys are popping a grand for a pair of WE 300Bs.Aloha,
I just went and looked at the invoice; it was $60 plus shipping, so about $68.
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