6L6 tube recommendations requested

Lloyd,

I've rolled quite a few types of pwr tubes, both NOS and new production, in my Cary SLI-80 integrated this past year. While not my absolute favorite new production tube (that goes to the Shuguang Black Treasure 6CA7, but 12 of those would be big $$), I was VERY impressed with the Tung Sol reissue 6l6G (big bottle). I got mine from Ron at Cryoset.com--no relationship here, just a satisfied customer. I found these reissue tubes to be very good, especially given their relatively low cost. Heartily recommend you give them a try.

Good luck,

Randy

I use Sveltlana 6L6GC's in my amp ... very quiet and dynamic

(http://www.upscaleaudio.com/SED-quotWinged-Cquot-6L6GC_p_65.html) OR (http://www.upscaleaudio.com/SED-Winged-C-EL-34_p_63.html) For a warmer presentation; Kevin offers the Genelex Gold Lion reproductions, which are also a reliable tube. Check out his testing, grading, burn-in procedures and warranty. I've purchased numerous tubes from him, over the years, without a failure(or any other disappointment).

Original winged C's are very close to Mullards.

John C.

Got two matched quads of re-issue/recreate (Russian) Tung-Sols from Jim McShane for my ARC D-90b. Very happy with them - not outrageously expensive . Daily use amp - so these have picked up about 500 hours in a relatively short time - still stable and sound wonderful.

Shuguang/Valve Art KT66 are the best sounding 6L6 replacements I've found/heard - and not terribly expensive.