New Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT best sound? NOT

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It is mentioned many times the new Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT is as good or better than NOS tubes. At least in a single-ended amp that is not the case.

I compared the Tung Sol to a vintage Jan Hytron 6V6GT. The Russian 6V6GT is harsh and uneventful compared to the Hytron 6V6GT. The Hytron is crystal clear, lush and involving. Hell, I can even hear the difference in my Hammarlund SP-600 ham radio set.

Perhaps the Russian 6V6GT is better in a PP amp, it loses immensely in a SE amp with Hytron 6V6GT tubes. I suspect the same outcome in SE guitar amps too.

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Topic - New Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT best sound? NOT - sony6060 08:20:07 04/18/17 (9)

RE: New Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT best sound? NOT - Jim McShane 10:02:43 04/18/17 (7)

RE: New Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT best sound? NOT - sony6060 10:15:52 04/18/17 (6)

RE: New Russian Tung Sol 6V6GT best sound? NOT - rmyauck 21:35:33 04/28/17 (0)

Sylvania 6V6G - FenderLover 11:39:22 04/18/17 (4)

RE: Sylvania 6V6G - Michael Samra 15:31:26 04/18/17 (1)

Sylvania 6L6G and -GA - FenderLover 21:37:20 04/18/17 (0)

Those are lovely, precious. - DAK 13:24:08 04/18/17 (0)

RE: Sylvania 6V6G - sony6060 12:51:37 04/18/17 (0)

So many good 6V6GT types are still available for SE use - FenderLover 08:38:05 04/18/17 (0)

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