Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400

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Wig

Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« on: 23 Jul 2011, 04:10 am »
 Looking for the top three 6SN7 that are neutral/airy and musical for my Modwright 5400. Currently using Sophia and have some NOS Sylvania's GTB Chrome Domes coming soon that I hear will spank the Chinese tubes, we'll see in a few day.

Thaanks,
Wig :)

decal

Re: Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« Reply #1 on: 23 Jul 2011, 11:03 am »
Try some 60's era Sylvania JAN 6SN7 WGTA brown bases. If you're interested and can't find any, PM me and I'll hook you up with my vendor.

dminches

Re: Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« Reply #2 on: 23 Jul 2011, 12:36 pm »
Wig, there are so many nice 6sN7s. Check out this link which describes one person's perspective on them. http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/6sn7_vt.htm

DARTH AUDIO

Re: Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« Reply #3 on: 23 Jul 2011, 12:51 pm »
Looking for the top three 6SN7 that are neutral/airy and musical for my Modwright 5400. Currently using Sophia and have some NOS Sylvania's GTB Chrome Domes coming soon that I hear will spank the Chinese tubes, we'll see in a few day.

Thaanks,
Wig :)
Wig, what didn't you like about the Sophia 6SN7 tube? I use a hard to find Russian 6SN7 tube. This tube is open and airy with a HUGE soundstage! Check out Brent Jesse's website.

Syrah

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Re: Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« Reply #4 on: 24 Jul 2011, 12:45 am »
I've compared many a 6sn7 in my Suprateck preamp, and I find the new Tung Sols really neutral and great sounding.  Since they're cheap, they might be a good one to keep around as a base of comparison while you roll.  I settled on the Black Treasures, but the TSs are not embarassed in their company.

Wig

Re: Top 3 6SN7 for Sony 5400
« Reply #5 on: 24 Jul 2011, 03:45 am »
I figured that since it's only two tubes I might as well get some great one. For some reasons, many tube dealers think the Chinese tubes are garbage.

Thanks,
Wig