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the 6cg7 is a 9 pin version of the 6sn7

Posted by DAK (A) on October 6, 2016 at 12:46:07

In Reply to: 6cg7 tube question... posted by onemug on October 5, 2016 at 11:43:15:

While this is a little off topic, the 6cg7/6fq7 are the mini 9 pin version of the 6sn7. Of course it will cost less to build a 9 pin version of the 6sn7 because at the manufacturing level saving a penny is worth millions in the long run. So, it was inevitable that the 6sn7 needed to be economized. But for me with a choice between using either tube in a new build i would always choose the octal tube. To me it easier to use the octals as there is more space with the socket. You have way more brand choices with the 6sn7. The tube itself seems to be sturdier, and since the 6sn7 has a older manufacturing record, i believe they were made better. I have not compared the 2 side by side in a sound competition but i would bet on the octal tube to win. regards, Dak

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