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Very nice.
Very nice.
If you want something a bit more mellow, then try an RCA "grey-glass" 6SN7GT.
On the chance you haven't seen these threads, I think you might find them useful:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/209782/the-6sn7-identification-guide
http://www.head-fi.org/t/117677/the-reference-6sn7-thread
Many believe that tubes manufactured during the 1940's are best. However, I suggest you get several pairs, early to late, and decide for yourself.
Great guides. I'm now learning the different parts to look for. Thanks it will help a lot. Learning new stuff everyday from this site and great members.
I think I will be in the habit of changing 6SN7 type tubes. Would this tube saver be okay to use?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CED-ST8-1000-VACUUM-TUBE-8-PIN-OCTAL-SOCKET-SAVER-for-6L6-6V6-6SN7-EL34-/150688246271?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2315b829ff
Hell no, those look exactly like the cheap ones I bought that were full of shorts. I have these gold and ceramic ones on order, they look very nice so I have high hopes:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191109289479?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
For 9-pin savers (WA6-SE), I can recommend these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371136795417?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT