[Brayden]

Assuming this sub isn't dead what would be the best tube under 70$ for black and death metal. I have a brimar 6060 which sounds amazing with metal but causes too much tube noise with the ember

 

[Astral Abyss]

Assuming this sub isn't dead what would be the best tube under 70$ for black and death metal. I have a brimar 6060 which sounds amazing with metal but causes too much tube noise with the ember

Metalhead here. I'd choose either a 12au7/ecc82/5814A, or it's older equivalent, the octal based 6sn7 (with adapter). They all have less gain than the 6060 and will be quieter.

Now, I have a number of these tubes and my favorite tube for metal is the Tung Sol 5814A/12AU7A. The NOS ones, not new ones. Look for the black glass.

If you can't find one for a price you want to pay, there's lots of other options.

 

[KillerQ]

Assuming this sub isn't dead what would be the best tube under 70$ for black and death metal. I have a brimar 6060 which sounds amazing with metal but causes too much tube noise with the ember

Mmmmm, black metal! Try either of these. Ken Rad is amazing.

 

[tradyblix]

Assuming this sub isn't dead what would be the best tube under 70$ for black and death metal. I have a brimar 6060 which sounds amazing with metal but causes too much tube noise with the ember

You'll want detail and not care as much about bass, so I would always suggest a bugle boy 12AX7 if you can get a real one NOS for a good price. I got one recently for under 100 bucks so I know it's possible.

 

[Astral Abyss]

You'll want detail and not care as much about bass, so I would always suggest a bugle boy 12AX7 if you can get a real one NOS for a good price. I got one recently for under 100 bucks so I know it's possible.

But he's going to get even more tube noise than with a 6060/12AT7.

 

[Brayden]

Mmmmm, black metal! Try either of these. Ken Rad is amazing.

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I've seen you on reddit If I'm not mistaken. What's the difference between the metal and glass tube?

 

[tradyblix]

But he's going to get even more tube noise than with a 6060/12AT7.

I never had any issues with it. I went through probably 20 tubes on my ember and it was clearly the best. They're also highly regarded so yeah. I actually bought a second one I liked it so much.

 

[Deaf ear]

Assuming this sub isn't dead what would be the best tube under 70$ for black and death metal. I have a brimar 6060 which sounds amazing with metal but causes too much tube noise with

I really like the 6BS8. It's a standard 9 pin. They are dead quiet, and under $10 on ebay. I have a couple and can't notice much difference between brands.

 

[vormhat]

Metalhead here. I'd choose either a 12au7/ecc82/5814A, or it's older equivalent, the octal based 6sn7 (with adapter). They all have less gain than the 6060 and will be quieter.

Now, I have a number of these tubes and my favorite tube for metal is the Tung Sol 5814A/12AU7A. The NOS ones, not new ones. Look for the black glass.

If you can't find one for a price you want to pay, there's lots of other options.

Not sure I listen to enough metal bands to qualify as a metalhead, but been really really going deep into Meshuggah. They also came around few months back Nov 23 with In Flames and Whitechapel, which was an awesome show. Just got a used Ember and I'll have to check these tubes out.