[JKDJedi]

Do you feed Finnegan Caviar and Champange also?

If you're asking for opinions.....

The Electro Harmonix and Sovtek (pretty much the same thing) will be the most detailed....and are also pretty threadbare in the mids and can be uncomfortably aggressive in the treble depending on what 'phones you're using. The new production Tung Sol isn't bad, but that doesn't mean it's good, only that it's not bad. For my personal tastes, the Shuguang would be my first pick of what you listed, but it will be warmer sounding than the rest and will not be the most detailed.

Whats interesting about the Electro Harmonix and the new Tung Sol..is they're carbon copy the same build minus the color of the base.

 

[therremans]

I am looking into current production tubes, PCX has:

electroHarmonix 6sn7 $21
electroHarmonix 6sn7 gold pin $43
shuGuang "treasure" CV-181-Z (6sn7) $110
sovtek 6sngt $23
Tung-sol (russian?) 6sn7gtb $27

which one is the most detailed?

Get these:

Edit: I also just remembered that I have two, I would sell one if you want a discount. I bought them as a two pack but only really need one.

 

[bcowen]

Whats interesting about the Electro Harmonix and the new Tung Sol..is they're carbon copy the same build minus the color of the base.

Might even be made in the same Russian factory, but probably at different times. The new Tung Sol didn't chew on my ears like the Electro Harmonix did for whatever reason.

 

[JKDJedi]

Might even be made in the same Russian factory, but probably at different times. The new Tung Sol didn't chew on my ears like the Electro Harmonix did for whatever reason.

Was it this Harmonix?

 

[bcowen]

Was it this Harmonix?

I don't remember them having a flat top like that. Probably an earlier version as they sound more like the Sovtek than the Tung Sol. They're in a box in the basement with some GE's and Philips ECG's....you know, for easy disposal the next time I move.

 

[JKDJedi]

I don't remember them having a flat top like that. Probably an earlier version as they sound more like the Sovtek than the Tung Sol. They're in a box in the basement with some GE's and Philips ECG's....you know, for easy disposal the next time I move.

Almost forgot about them Philips....

 

[therremans]

@SilverCans There are also Sylvania "Bad Boys" 6SN7GT that allegedly is also known for bass. I've never had these, so someone else may be able to comment on them more intelligibly especially what makes them the real deal (or search on other threads - I know this is thoroughly discussed). But one more thing to consider - some people swear by the Sylvania house sound.

I’ve heard the Sylvania vt-231 sounds similar. I own a pair of them, they sound pretty good.. but an overrated tube (with my setup). I do think it’s hyped like many tubes.

 

[JKDJedi]

I’ve heard the Sylvania vt-231 sounds similar. I own a pair of them, they sound pretty good.. but an overrated tube (with my setup). I do think it’s hyped like many tubes.

The Bad Boys have more down low than the earlier VT-231

 

[JKDJedi]

Speaking of low end.... the Tung Sol/Chatham 6080..... Nice. @therremans recognize that adapter?

 

[bcowen]

The Bad Boys have more down low than the earlier VT-231

That's why they're called Bad Boys. of course.

 

[Slade01]

... and Philips ECG's....you know, for easy disposal the next time I move.

Are you talking about those abomination Philips with the blue text/print?

 

[therremans]

The Bad Boys have more down low than the earlier VT-231

VT-231 bad girls. That makes sense as I don’t recall the low end being notable. But more balanced sound with a clear high end.

 

[JKDJedi]

That's why they're called Bad Boys. of course.

HAH!!!

 

[bcowen]

Speaking of low end.... the Tung Sol/Chatham 6080..... Nice. @therremans recognize that adapter?

Agree....without spending a fortune. That's the good steel plate version with the metal spring mica supports and silver edges at the top and bottom of the plates. The version below lacking the mica supports and silver edging is rather ordinary to my ears. Not bad at all, just not as good as the other.

 

[JKDJedi]

VT-231 bad girls. That makes sense as I don’t recall the low end being notable. But more balanced sound with a clear high end.

BadBoys have all that and a bag of chips..