Not the one I bought, and yep tubes are expensive. They aren't making 1940's W tubes anymore, so I imagine they are gonna keep going up. I paid a premium and for me it is worth it. I can't really put a price on quality sound and the enjoyment I get from good tubes. If I have the money at the time, and I see a tube I have been wanting and it is a reputable seller selling it, well then I buy it and don't look back. Seems to be a reoccurring them with me lately, but life is short folks so enjoy good tubes and sound while you can. Of course you don't have to buy the most expensive tubes to get this enjoyment, but from what I have found there is a reason why some tubes cost more than others.
Thanks for the information, seems like they are pretty rare tubes as well. Wonder if the price of these tubes are more related to there rarity, then sounding amazing, or a mixture of both. Any way the tubes I was eyeing off sold last night, so the temptation of buying them has gone.These 6SN7GT were manufactured in Eindhoven, Holland. Typically, the Philips production code is printed on the bottom of the base. The factory code for Eindhoven is "4". And the sound is similar to other common double triodes manufactured in Holland. For example the ECC40, which was manufactured in Eindhoven and Sittard. And later, the ECC88, E88CC, 6922, E188CC, 7308 and E80CC manufactured in Heerlen. I would characterize the Holland "sound" as being a bit brighter than Mullard, but not as bright as Valvo or Telefunken. To my ears, the main characteristic of the Holland "sound" is a lush, warm midrange, which tends to emphasize vocals.
I believe, but I am not sure, that this tube was also manufactured by Philips in Bruxelles, factory code = L. So if you want the Holland-made 6SN7GT, check for factory code = 4.
TungSol clear glass 6sn7gt's, with or without the mouse ears might get you there.Thanks for the information, seems like they are pretty rare tubes as well. Wonder if the price of these tubes are more related to there rarity, then sounding amazing, or a mixture of both. Any way the tubes I was eyeing off sold last night, so the temptation of buying them has gone.
Does anyone have any recommendations on a nos 6sn7 that can deliver great transparency and have good bass, without sounding warm. I am using some 1940's sylvania vt-231 at the moment. They sound great in my system, but the bass is a little bit off.
Thanks for the information, seems like they are pretty rare tubes as well. Wonder if the price of these tubes are more related to there rarity, then sounding amazing, or a mixture of both. Any way the tubes I was eyeing off sold last night, so the temptation of buying them has gone.
Does anyone have any recommendations on a nos 6sn7 that can deliver great transparency and have good bass, without sounding warm. I am using some 1940's sylvania vt-231 at the moment. They sound great in my system, but the bass is a little bit off.
Sure. Same here when I pulled the triggers on those expensive tubes i.e. B65,ECC33, ECC35, WE422 .........
Like Wes, I was very curious about the tube a couple of years ago. It is one of the best 6SN7 tubes not just due to its rarity.
It cost about $400 NIB many years ago. Just FYI.
