The Reference 6SN7 Thread

[Monsterzero]

So i've played with a NOS vs New Tong-Sol 6SN7GTB for some time and feel that the New outshines the NOS in width and just overall musicality, I'm in know of the high praise for NOS tubes as superior vs New tubes, I'd like to think maybe the NOS tube I have might be past it's prime? And don't feel bad if the NEW is just a better tube in comparison, anyone else feel the same?

So you prefer the Russian made over the real one?

 

[JKDJedi]

So you prefer the Russian made over the real one?

Yes, it resonates a purer and larger sound to my ears. Pairing Tung Sol 7236 and/or Westinghouse 421a with the Russian made Tung Sol just sounds better to my ears.

 

[Keno18]

So i've played with a NOS vs New Tong-Sol 6SN7GTB for some time and feel that the New outshines the NOS in width and just overall musicality, I'm in know of the high praise for NOS tubes as superior vs New tubes, I'd like to think maybe the NOS tube I have might be past it's prime? And don't feel bad if the NEW is just a better tube in comparison, anyone else feel the same?

A better test would be between the new production and either the "mouse ears" or round plates nos versions. I've done the "mouse ears" and to me it beats the new production.

 

[JKDJedi]

A better test would be between the new production and either the "mouse ears" or round plates nos versions. I've done the "mouse ears" and to me it beats the new production.

Are those the D getters? I can grab a pair for decent price at 90% new EDIT: Ok I found them, those are not 6SN7GTB , they're 6SN7GT Tubes, so not really a true comparison maybe? And thanks, now i'm curious about these guys, these right? ---> http://www.tubemaze.info/tung-sol-6sn7gt-black-t-plate-mouse-ears-mica/

 

[Keno18]

Are those the D getters? I can grab a pair for decent price at 90% new

Don't think so, the getter is on the bottom in the mouse ears. They usually turn up on ebay. The mouse ears refers to 2 mica disks on either side of the top plate support. Search on ebay for tung-sol 6sn7 mouse ears.

 

[JKDJedi]

Don't think so, the getter is on the bottom in the mouse ears. They usually turn up on ebay. The mouse ears refers to 2 mica disks on either side of the top plate support. Search on ebay for tung-sol 6sn7 mouse ears.

Just found them and edited my prior post, they seem like a keeper and not the same as the pair of tall TungSol 6SN7GTB I'm comparing. My motivation was the video posted by TYCO, he did a NEW - OLD Tung SOL caparison and I'm finding the exact same results with my headphones, the mids seem to be just a slight more forward with some extended clarity which I like.

 

[Keno18]

Just found them and edited my prior post, they seem like a keeper and not the same as the pair of tall TungSol 6SN7GTB I'm comparing. My motivation was the video posted by TYCO, he did a NEW - OLD Tung SOL caparison and I'm finding the exact same results with my headphones, the mids seem to be just a slight more forward with some extended clarity which I like.

Thanks for the clip, it'll be interesting to hear what he has to say. No one I've recommended the mouse ears to has had anything bad to say about them.

 

[JKDJedi]

Thanks for the clip, it'll be interesting to hear what he has to say. No one I've recommended the mouse ears to has had anything bad to say about them.

No thank you, I got one coming in the mail to check out, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Keno18]

No thank you, I got one coming in the mail to check out, thanks for the heads up!

After you've had a chance to evaluate it please let me know what you think.

 

[attmci]

So you prefer the Russian made over the real one?

It should be read as "So i've played with a NOS vs New Tong-Sol 6SN7GTB for some time and feel that the New outshines the NOS in width and just overall musicality in my system"

But, yes, trust your own ears, and just ignore what the others said.

And no Westinghouse 421a unless it's a rebranded tube.

 

[JKDJedi]

It should be read as "So i've played with a NOS vs New Tong-Sol 6SN7GTB for some time and feel that the New outshines the NOS in width and just overall musicality in my system"

But, yes, trust your own ears, and just ignore what the others said.

And no Westinghouse 421a unless it's a rebranded tube.

Yeah but the sound is very similar on the YouTube vid (speakers) and on my headphones... two very different systems..

 

[exdmd]

Are those the D getters? I can grab a pair for decent price at 90% new EDIT: Ok I found them, those are not 6SN7GTB , they're 6SN7GT Tubes, so not really a true comparison maybe? And thanks, now i'm curious about these guys, these right? ---> http://www.tubemaze.info/tung-sol-6sn7gt-black-t-plate-mouse-ears-mica/

If you get a chance you should try the 1940s Tung Sol 6SN7GT with black glass, black round plates with round or oval micas. Expect to pay over $200 though.

 

[Monsterzero]

If you get a chance you should try the 1940s Tung Sol 6SN7GT with black glass, black round plates with round or oval micas. Expect to pay over $200 though.

One of my favorites in my GOTL. 3D imaging is fantastic on it. I found mine for $100.00 about a year ago.

 

[JKDJedi]

If you get a chance you should try the 1940s Tung Sol 6SN7GT with black glass, black round plates with round or oval micas. Expect to pay over $200 though.

Got any pics of that?

 

[sennfan83261]

Got any pics of that?

Here's one: http://www.tubemaze.info/tung-sol-6sn7gt-round-black-plates/