Noob checking in here. Yes, this thread is far too long and confusing for someone (like me) who only wants to enjoy trying a few new tubes that do not cost an arm and a leg. It is difficult enough trying to tell what you might be getting online from the descriptions that various sellers...

Yes, I did when I first started reading this thread, but I think it's time to go back and go over it again. Thanks.

Sorry. I read every post From 1-200 and then skipped to 300. So, I must have missed your discovery somewhere in the gap!

Just received my NOS GE 6AQ8 tube and it sounds great! I am using the Aune T1 as a DAC streaming from my iPad to a vintage Marantz 2270 receiver through a pair of Linn Sara speakers. I am not great at describing what I am hearing, but my impressions are that this tube gives a little more...