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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Tube-o-phile Circle => Topic started by: bladesmith on 17 May 2019, 04:59 pm

Title: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: bladesmith on 17 May 2019, 04:59 pm

Anyone have a recommendation for a
6N9P tube replacement..?

Thanks..
😁😁😁

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: Tyson on 17 May 2019, 05:07 pm

6SL7 is a direct replacement.

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: cheech on 17 May 2019, 11:33 pm

Below is a link to Brent Jesse's website - page has some good info about different 6SL7s , and also what he has available should you have interest - note I am just a customer

http://www.audiotubes.com/6sl7.htm

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: bladesmith on 17 May 2019, 11:54 pm

Ok, thanks Tyson and thanks cheech..

😎👍

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: Tyson on 18 May 2019, 02:32 am

If you can pick up some NOS Tung Sol 6SL7s from the 60's or before, those are some of the best I've heard.  National Union and Ken Rad are a close 2nd to the Tung Sols.  But really, go for the Tung Sols especially if you love big tube sound. 

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: bladesmith on 18 May 2019, 03:30 am

Quote from: Tyson on 18 May 2019, 02:32 am

If you can pick up some NOS Tung Sol 6SL7s from the 60's or before, those are some of the best I've heard.  National Union and Ken Rad are a close 2nd to the Tung Sols.  But really, go for the Tung Sols especially if you love big tube sound.

I'll get some and try them. 👊😎
Right now, I ordered some
JAN CHS 6SL7GT VT-229/Sylvania.

I like to have a few extra sets laying around...

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: Tyson on 18 May 2019, 03:35 am

Sylvanias are also quite good.  Better than RCA and much better than GE. 

Title: Re: 6N9P equivalent..
Post by: FullRangeMan on 18 May 2019, 09:24 am

6H9C always a good value:
http://gstube.com/catalog/?key=6h9c&submit=Find